Maverick Studios Production Support Intern - Summer 2026

Inspire Brands
Atlanta, GA

OUR TEAM
Maverick Studios is where creativity meets impact. As the in-house agency for Inspire Brands, we craft awardwinning work that spans design, video, photography, print, and beyond. Serving six iconic brands—Arby's,�
Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and Sonic—our team is a powerhouse of� collaboration and passion. We're all about delivering best-in-class creativity, innovation, and solutions that� resonate across every project.�

OUR CULTURE
At Inspire Brands, we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We thrive on innovation and welcome bold ideas at�
every level, from the kitchen to the boardroom. Here, taking risks and thinking differently aren't just�
encouraged—they're celebrated. It's how we started, and it's how we succeed.


ABOUT THE ROLE
Join The Content Kitchen, the production arm of Maverick Studios, Inspire Brands' award‑winning in‑house�
creative agency in Atlanta, GA. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to the production and producing process, designed for students� who want to learn how professional content gets made. You'll support producers and production teams�
across pre‑production, on‑set execution, and post‑production while building foundational skills in the� following ways:

  • Support Inspire's family of brands by assisting in the photography/video production of world-class� content for our fellow brands and shared services teams.

  • Ensure the culture and values of Inspire Brands is reflective in all content created.

  • Collaborate and support other members of the Studio to ensure that broader team goals are met.

  • Support Inspire's family of brands by working directly with the creatives to elevate our brands and� improve the effectiveness of our marketing and communications to both internal and external� stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

  • Serve as a Production Assistant on set, supporting day-to-day production needs to ensure smooth� and efficient shoots.�

  • Assist with pre-production preparation, including building and distributing call sheets, organizing preproduction books, and preparing shoot documentation.�

  • Support on-set operations by assisting with studio setup and breakdown and stage organization.�

  • Coordinate logistics such as transporting equipment, materials, props and documents to and from� set using a personal vehicle.�

  • Complete regular food runs, prop runs and supply pickups in support of production needs.�

  • Assist with administrative duties including but not limited to:�

  • Storage room organization and inventory upkeep

  • Budgeting and expensing support

  • Reviewing bid decks and vendor estimates

  • General office tasks and production paperwork management.

  • Act as on-set support for producers, directors and crew, responding quickly to production needs as� they arise.�

  • Help manage production paperwork, schedules, shot lists, and releases to ensure accuracy and� organization throughout the production lifecycle.�

  • Support the transition from production to post-production by assisting with file management.�

  • Proactively identify and help resolve minor on-set issues while escalating larger concerns to the� appropriate team members.�

  • Uphold all production safety protocols and handle equipment responsibly at all times.�

  • Work closely and collaboratively with a variety of teams, at the corporate, brand and franchisee� level.

  • Collaborate and learn from other creatives of various skillsets, specialties, and levels of experience to create and execute high quality work.

  • Learn, build, and implement industry skills.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

  • Rising Junior or rising Senior working towards a 4 year / bachelor's degree

  • Must be currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a 4-year bachelor's degree or� equivalent Photography/Broadcast/Visual Media/Production degree combined with a promising� portfolio of work, appropriate for the level of experience and opportunity one has had to date in this� field.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

  • Previous experience in a production, media or creative environment preferred (internship, student� productions, freelance, or academic projects).�

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

  • Availability to commit to 2-3 days a week.

  • Flexibility to work irregular weekday hours, as needed, and travel, within GA, as required

  • Personal vehicle is required�

  • Understanding of camera equipment, lighting, and other technical aspects of still photography and film production.�

  • Familiar with the processes and work of a creative / video / production work environment.

  • Knowledge of workflow process in video OR photography and workflow in software management.

  • Experience with a wide array of media, formats, platforms, and mediums including broadcast,� digital/mobile/social, POP, events and video.

  • A basic understanding of traditional corporate communication and collaboration tools such as�

  • Microsoft Office, Teams, Sharepoint, Google Workspace/G-Suite, and other platforms such as Zoom,� airtable, etc.

  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and learn on� the job.�

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with� diverse teams.�

  • Using one's natural creativity to solve problems, find answers and contribute what is needed as well� as what is asked for.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to admit what you do not know, could improve upon, and need to learn.

  • Desire to learn and be better through experience while taking direction and cues from more senior� team members.

  • Patience, grace, and empathy for others


Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
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