Undergrad Co-op - Videographer

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Undergrad Co-op - Videographer

This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is seeking an undergraduate student with a passion for video storytelling to join our Corporate Communications team as a Videographer Co-op. In this role, you will contribute to creating dynamic and engaging video content that highlights Amgen’s headquarters and operations in Thousand Oaks, California.

This position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in visual storytelling within a leading biotechnology company. You will collaborate with communications, manufacturing and, technical teams to capture, edit, and produce video assets that illustrate the science, innovation, and people behind Amgen’s mission to serve patients.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Gain practical experience in video production and storytelling within a global biotechnology company.
• Learn how to communicate complex manufacturing processes in an accessible and visually engaging way.
• Collaborate with professionals in communications, branding, and manufacturing.
• Build a portfolio of work that demonstrates video storytelling in a corporate and scientific context.

Work Arrangement

This position is based at Amgen’s Thousand Oaks, California headquarters. The co-op is part-time, lasts for a duration of 3-4 months, and is hybrid with the need to be on the Thousand Oaks campus approximately 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conceptualizing, filming, and editing video content focused on Amgen’s manufacturing story.
• Capture footage of people, facilities, and processes at Amgen’s Thousand Oaks headquarters.
• Support the creation of short- and long-form video pieces for use across internal and external channels.
• Collaborate with communications and subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and alignment with brand standards.
• Incorporate storytelling techniques to translate complex manufacturing processes into compelling and accessible video narratives.
• Maintain organized production files, including video footage, audio recordings, and graphics.
• Provide support on set, including lighting, sound, and camera operation as needed.

Here’s what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate individual we seek is a video storyteller with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent
• Completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
• Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program following the potential internship or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university
• Must not be employed at the time the internship starts
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship OR co-op

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Film/Media Production, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong technical skills in video production, including filming, lighting, sound, editing, and post-production.
• Proficiency with industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).
• Experience in 2D or 3D with motion graphics is a plus.
• New to the field or experience with using artificial intelligence to create or enhance video content.
• Demonstrated creativity in visual storytelling, with a portfolio or samples of prior work.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple video projects with deadlines.
• Interest in science, healthcare, or corporate storytelling is preferred.
• Familiarity with audio recording and mixing for interviews, podcasts, or live events.

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth in addition to their well-being:

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $24.70 - $28.30 per hour.

• Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
• Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
• Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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