POOLHOUSE, a Republican political and advertising agency, is looking for smart, driven, and detail-oriented interns to join our post-production team this summer. Our 10-week paid summer internship is a full-time program for rising college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates who want to build real-world editing experience, get a front row seat to how high-performing political TV and digital ads are crafted, and contribute to fast-paced post-production workflows supporting campaigns across the country.
Interns will work alongside our post-production team for the length of the program, gaining hands-on experience, practical techniques from tenured professionals in the advertising industry, and day-to-day exposure to how a fast-paced post department operates.
Requirements
- Collaborating with our Editors on edit prep, asset management, pulling selects, creating string-outs, and all things related to “offline-editing”
- Complete quick-turn edits
- Assist with internal project management including creative timelines and quality control for video projects
- Assist with media encoding and exporting files in the necessary formats
- Participate in our archiving efforts for proper storage of completed projects
- Provide entry-level motion graphic skills on edits that require them
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications for editing
- Proven organization skills and the ability to adapt to new assignments, deadlines, and conditions quickly
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people across multiple accounts
- Working knowledge of G Suite.
Additional Information:
- Interns are paid minimum wage and will work full-time
- Interns must be available for a full-time, 10-week in person program running from June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026
- Interns must have reliable transportation
- Interns will be asked to be present in the Richmond office – Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Candidates must attach a resume and demo reel or personal portfolio
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications for editing
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Developed interpersonal skills and ability to work with various people
- Proven organization skills and adaptability to new assignments
- Working knowledge of G Suite
What We Do
POOLHOUSE is an ad agency that creates bold campaigns that win elections, empower brands, and move people to action. We work to win, and build our clients razor-sharp spots. From YouTube all the way down to television; no one will make it better. POOLHOUSE has succeeded at the highest level of politics, corporate and public affairs – including Presidential Campaigns, Fortune 500 companies, and leading national associations. With a proven track record of building award winning ad campaigns and communicating visual messaging we know the best results are based in top-notch creative. We make sure every razor-sharp ad we cut best tells our client’s unique story. Headquartered in Richmond, VA with offices in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC
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