Application due: May 15, 2026*
Click here to apply. Apply early for more time for review. You will get an email follow-up about your application by May 27th at the latest.
Goal:
The goal of this internship is to grow the number of local candidates working in the film industry AND the energy efficiency field in Central Illinois! Ameren Illinois is our partner and main client and this internship is a collaboration with both Aluma Media and Ameren Illinois. More details to follow…
Details:
- Intern will work approx. 32 hours each week (Monday-Thursday)
- Wage is $18/hr
- The internship will be approximately from June 1 – August 7, 2026 (some flexibility with this)
- Main focus will be animating, editing, and serving as a production assistant for Energy Efficiency videos
- Training opportunities to improve videography/editing skills
- The intern will attend 1-hour weekly webinars hosted by the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program (virtual)
- For the most part, the internship will be in person in Peoria, Illinois, but a hybrid option may be possible
What we are looking for in the applicant:
- Applicant should have some experience in animation/motion graphics
- Experience with animation tools, particularly Adobe After Effects and Illustrator
- Ability to work with animation templates and supplement them with their own artwork and edits
- Strong graphic design skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Familiarity with Premiere Pro and video editing is a plus
- Applicant should be based in Central Illinois
- Preference will be given to applicants who plan to stay in Central Illinois after the internship is over
- Intern should possess soft skills such as professionalism, respectfulness, timeliness, and effective email communication
- Preference will be given to applicants who are passionate about film, video, and/or energy efficiency
*Aluma Media does not have animators on staff, but we have freelancers that we can connect you with to learn more about animating and freelancing in motion graphics/animation. We hope to provide the time, feedback, and opportunity to grow your skills, but we will not be able to personally teach you how to animate.
Please check out alumamedia.com to learn more Aluma’s previous work. And feel free to reach out with questions.
