Junior Video Editor (Internship)

Started in 1980 out of a spare bedroom, the agency now has a small office downtown. Our clients usually talk directly to the person doing the work. We have been family run since 1980. Most of the team works hybrid, three days in the office.

The internship

Dovestead & Co. is hiring a video editing intern to cut YouTube videos, Reels and Shorts for our channels. The company is based in Kenosha, the US. Our team works from several countries. You will intern remotely with our team in Kenosha. We have hosted remote interns from several countries before. You will need at least 4 hours of overlap with US Central time. Most communication happens in Slack, with short video calls when needed.

Responsibilities

• Organise project files, footage and exports in Google Drive
• Edit Reels and YouTube Shorts from raw footage in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
• Colour correct footage and balance audio so every video sounds consistent
• Create simple motion graphics, lower thirds and intros in After Effects
• Track video performance in YouTube Studio and note what worked
• Export videos in the right formats and aspect ratios for each platform
• Design YouTube thumbnails in Photoshop or Canva
• Turn around feedback rounds within 24 hours on weekdays

What we're looking for

• Eligible to work in Mexico
• Available for the full internship period
• Based in Mexico for the duration of the internship
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027 or 2028
• Headphones for audio work
• Laptop or desktop that can handle 1080p editing (4K preferred), plus an internet connection fast enough for large file downloads
• Familiar with auto-caption and subtitle tools
• Portfolio or showreel with at least 3 edited videos
• Available 20 to 40 hours a week
• Pursuing a degree or diploma in Mass Communication, Film, Media, Design or any field, graduating in 2027 or 2028

What you'll learn

• Faster editing workflows, templates and presets used by working editors
• Working to a content calendar with fixed posting times
• Your edits will go live on channels with a real audience

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Mar 2027

Stipend: MXN 11,500 - MXN 14,000/month

Perks

• Flexible hours
• Letter of recommendation
• Internet allowance
• Online learning budget
• Possibility of a full-time offer
• Paid public holidays

Duration: 6 months. Start: Mar 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Dovestead & Co. LLC.