Videographer & Short-Form Content Creator (Life Sciences) – Volunteer / Internship
Chicago,
IL,
United States
Role Description
We're looking for a videographer to help us create short-form video content that brings our products and technology to life. This role focuses on filming and editing quick demos, simple explainers, social clips, and other visual assets that support customer engagement in the life sciences. You will work directly with the CEO and marketing team to plan, capture and produce content that highlights real use cases and simplifies complex ideas.
Special note about the role
This position allows a step in the door at a fast-moving life science platform company based in the Chicago area, great networking opportunities and real-life entrepreneurial learnings! Content will be created at our customer and partner sites that have world-class facilities.
Responsibilities
- Film and edit short videos for product demos, social media and web content.
- Capture footage of devices, workflows, and quick how-to sequences.
- Add text overlays, simple graphics, and basic motion elements when needed.
- Maintain organized video files and help shape a consistent visual style.
- Collaborate with the team to storyboard and translate technical topics into clear visual content.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with video editing tools such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut or DaVinci Resolve.
- Exposure to AI video and 3D animation tools
- Comfortable filming with DSLR, mirrorless, or phone-based setups.
- Interest in science, research or biotechnology is a strong plus.
- Ability to work independently and meet quick turnarounds.
- Creative thinker with attention to detail.
- Available ~4-8 hours per week (however, we are flexible!).
- Required to be onsite for filming, with ability to edit remotely.
Compensation
- This is a Volunteer position that is Unpaid and assessed on a monthly basis.
Responsibilities
- Film and edit short videos
- Add graphics and motion elements to videos
- Shape consistent video style
- Collaborate with team to storyboard
- Translate technical content into visual stories
Must Have
- Experience creating video content from concept to final cut
- Familiarity with video editing tools
- Video editing and storytelling
- Highly creative and autonomous
- Ability to dedicate (>4 hrs / week) unpaid
Nice to have
- Proven animation creation experience
- Entrepreneurial background
- Ability to work independently
- Strong technical writing / documentation skills
- Interest in the Life science industry
What's great in the job?
- Real ownership of video content in a fast-moving life science startup.
- Close collaboration with founders and marketing leaders.
- Opportunity to build a strong portfolio with product-focused and technical video work.
- No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
- Expand your technical knowledge and kindle your entrepreneurial spirit
- Create products that will help our users advance Life science and Medical applications
- A friendly culture that values learning and hands-on experience.