Summer Production Intern

PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP  

SUMMER 2025: June 3rd - August 14th

V A G R A N T S is a creative production company based in Boston, MA. We are a director-led shop that seeks to push the boundaries of filmmaking in commercial advertising and beyond. Our team comprises talented directors, filmmakers, editors, and producers united by a shared vision to make the best work possible for brands and agencies.

See our work at www.vagrants.com.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We seek an intern to join our production staff to support our producers and directors. This internship will be a crash course in the basics of commercial production. The right candidate should be an organized, self-motivated, and creative problem solver who is taking  steps toward a career in either producing or directing. A strong background in design and creative writing is desired!

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES

● Assist directors in the writing, design, and assembly of commercial treatment decks.

● Develop, organize and maintain a database of reference videos and images to

support director treatments.

● Coordinate with producers in the research necessary to bid on upcoming productions.

● Work directly with producers, directors and associated crew in the assembly of

pre-production books for upcoming projects.

● Flexing into a Production Assistant role on shoot days. Tasks to be assigned by

producers and production managers.

● Keep the office vibes high! Assist in stocking kitchen and office supplies.

● General assistance to Vagrants team members in the day-to-day operations of the

Company.

● Tracking, organizing, and maintenance of production assets.

● Assist in office event planning and staffing.

● Research AI tools and strategies to aid company operations.

REQUIREMENTS

● Motivated self-starter skilled in multitasking, time management, and organization.

● Interested in a career in commercial production and/or advertising.

● An excellent communicator with a charismatic personality who is driven, efficient, curious, and resourceful.

● Proficient in Google Suite..

● A digital native, but a vocal communicator.

● Comfort in navigating the difficult scenarios in the heat of a production schedule and a resourcefulness to find useful tasks in downtime.

● Willingness to provide creative feedback as well as quality control.

● Calm and deliberate demeanor within a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment.

● A valid US driver’s license and personal laptop.

This candidate should be a self-motivated, tech-savvy, video junkie that has a passion for process and an eye for detail. We are seeking grit over experience and humility over ego. This is an opportunity to grow your experience and technical know-how in all things production. Successful interns will be considered first for paid positions at Vagrants.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

This is a part-time, 11-week paid internship starting on June 3rd and ending on August 14th.  Work will be conducted in person at Vagrants’ office 2 days/week in Somerville, MA. The program starts with hands-on training but develops into more responsibility and creative freedom as the intern masters skills. 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send your cover letter, resume/CV and work samples to anabel@vagrants.com with the subject line: Vagrants Internship - Production Staff Internship.