IRONCLAD is the most trusted name in high-stakes storytelling.

For over a decade, we’ve operated at the intersection of elite operators, world-class brands, and real-world credibility, building content that doesn’t just entertain, it influences, sells, and shapes perception at scale.

We don’t make content.
We build attention assets for an audience the industry has ignored for too long... the doers:

entrepreneurs
business owners
first responders
high-performers
This is a massive audience.
And authenticity is paramount.

🚨 THE NON-NEGOTIABLE: IN-PERSON ONLY

This is a 100% ON-SITE internship at our HQ in Virginia Beach. REMOTE applicants will not be considered. We believe elite skills are forged in the room, not over a Slack channel. If you are looking for a "work from home" or hybrid opportunity, this is not the place for you. Do not apply if you cannot be physically present.

POST-PRODUCTION INTERN (FALL 2026 SERIES)

IRONCLAD | Virginia Beach, VA (100% ON-SITE)

The IRONCLAD Experience

Most film internships involve sitting in a remote home office or running coffee for a crew that doesn't know your name. This is not that (except for maybe the coffee part… someone has to keep the editors caffeinated).

• Location: 100% On-Site at the IRONCLAD HQ in Virginia Beach.
• Workload: Associate Editing; DIT; Storage Solutions & File Hygiene.
• Mentorship: Direct feedback from Tier 1 Senior Editors and Filmmakers.
• Impact: Your organization and technical support drive the final delivery of global IP.

Terms & Compensation

• Duration: Up to 12 weeks (Fall Series).
• Commitment: 10–12 hours per week.
• Compensation: This is a non-monetary position. Compensation is provided in the form of valuable hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and portfolio building.
• College Credit: We will gladly work with your institution to provide College Credits where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Post-Production Operations

• Associate Editing: Assist senior editors with stringouts, rough assemblies, and social media deliverables.
• DIT & Storage: Assist with the ingest of footage, checksum verifications, and managing our professional storage solutions to ensure no data is ever lost.
• File Hygiene: Maintain an obsessive level of organization across video, image, and audio files using our internal naming conventions.
• Creative Cutting: Potential opportunities to take ownership of a creative edit and participate in "edit-critique" sessions with our senior team.

AI + Workflow Optimization

• Post Tech: Learn to use AI tools for automated transcription, audio cleanup, and accelerating the "assembly" phase of an edit.
• Workflow Efficiency: Help the post-production team identify and implement new tools to stay on the bleeding edge of delivery speed.

Required Proficiencies

Tools & Software

• Premiere Pro: A solid foundational understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro is required.
• Technical Literacy: Familiarity with codecs, frame rates, and file formats is a plus.
• Communication: Proficiency in Google Chat/iMessage and Monday.com.
• The "Sponge" Factor: You must be able to take direct, candid feedback and use it to elevate your craft.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Culture Fit: You are a positive, professional person who is a value-add to the studio environment.
• Obsessive Detail: You understand that "organized" is the baseline—you catch the missing audio file or the mislabeled clip before anyone else.
• Punctual & Reliable: You are committed to your scheduled hours and respect the production timelines.

How To Apply

Send:

1. The Portfolio: Show us your best edits or projects that demonstrate your sense of story and technical ability.
2. The "Why": A brief note on why you want to learn the IRONCLAD post-production workflow specifically.
3. AI Proof: Any examples of how you use AI to move faster or stay more organized.

If you aren't ready to be in the trenches with us at HQ, don't apply.