Video Editor & Digital Media Intern

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The Video Editor & Digital Media Intern will play a key role in planning, editing and producing high-quality video content that supports SOLV Energy’s brand storytelling and digital communications. This hands-on, creative role focuses primarily on video editing and production, with secondary support for select social media content when video needs are lighter.
We’re seeking a motivated visual storyteller with strong editing skills, a collaborative mindset and a passion for creating compelling digital content. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with raw footage, experimenting with edits and adapting content for various platforms and audiences.
Through this internship, you will help capture and highlight SOLV Energy’s work across the U.S. and contribute to impactful video content that informs and inspires our communities. You’ll also gain valuable production experience and build a professional portfolio within the renewable energy industry.

Summer 2026 Internship. This role is based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Primary Video Editing & Production (Core Focus)

• Edit short- and long-form videos for social media, internal communications, corporate storytelling and campaign needs

• Cut, assemble, and color-correct footage; add motion graphics, captions, music and sound design as needed

Secondary Social Media & Digital Support (As Needed)

• Create simple, short-form social videos from existing footage when needed Draft light social media copy to accompany video content Support the digital team in sourcing assets, scheduling posts or maintaining the content calendar Assist with other creative or communications tasks as time allows

• Repurpose long-form content into short-form clips for platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram Reels

• Organize, catalog, and maintain video project files, footage logs and digital asset libraries

• Assist with pre-production tasks including storyboarding, script outlines, shot lists and timelines

• Support on-site and remote video shoots (b-roll capture, set-up assistance, equipment management)

• Capture basic video footage or photography during field visits, events and community engagements

• Ensure all video content is brand-aligned, polished and optimized for platform-specific delivery

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree or recent graduate in film, digital media, communications, marketing or a related field

• Foundational to intermediate skills in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred; Final Cut or DaVinci Resolve acceptable)

• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing and visual composition

• Familiarity with social video formats (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)

• Ability to work with raw footage and manage multiple editing projects at once

• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational habits

• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid or remote environment

• Appreciation for renewable energy, innovation and community impact

• Willingness to travel occasionally for field shoots or content collection

Please prepare three samples of your best video-related work. Examples may include edited videos, reels, motion graphics clips or other digital media projects that demonstrate your creative and technical abilities.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Range:

$20.00 - $22.00

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J12370

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.