Content Creator Intern

Traffic during holiday peaks can reach ten times normal levels, and the platform is built for it.

About the internship:

Houston Online is hiring a Content Creator Intern for June 2027. We need an editor who understands pacing, captions and a strong hook in the first three seconds. Remote within the US. The team meets in Houston once a quarter, travel covered. We keep meetings to a minimum and work mostly async.

What you'll do:

• Create simple motion graphics, lower thirds and intros in After Effects.
• Pick royalty-free music and sound effects from the company library.
• Use CapCut for quick social edits when speed matters more than polish.
• Colour correct footage and balance audio so every video sounds consistent.
• Organise project files, footage and exports in Google Drive.
• Cut long-form YouTube videos of 8 to 15 minutes, removing pauses and mistakes.
• Edit Reels and YouTube Shorts from raw footage in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Track video performance in YouTube Studio and note what worked.

What we're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Headphones for audio work.
• Available 20 to 40 hours a week.
• Good working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Basic understanding of pacing, cuts and transitions.
• Laptop or desktop that can handle 1080p editing (4K preferred), plus an internet connection fast enough for large file downloads.
• Pursuing a degree or diploma in Mass Communication, Film, Media, Design or any field, graduating in between December 2027 and June 2028.

Nice to have:

• Motion graphics experience in After Effects.

What you'll learn:

• Certificate and recommendation letter on completion.
• Faster editing workflows, templates and presets used by working editors.
• Your edits will go live on channels with a real audience.

Program dates: June 2027, 12 weeks.

Intern pay: $17.50 - $24.00/hr

What we offer:

• Home office setup stipend.
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)
• Paid company holidays.

Houston Online is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

No agencies or third-party recruiters, please.

Duration: 12 weeks. Start: June 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Houston Online.