Motion Graphics Intern

About us:

Readers call and email with tips, complaints and wedding announcements. Founded in 1995, the paper has not missed an issue since. Breaking news means staying late, and comp time makes up for it.

About the role:

We need an editor who understands pacing, captions and a strong hook in the first three seconds. Remote within India. The team meets in Thiruvananthapuram once a quarter, travel covered. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday.

Day to day:

• Use CapCut for quick social edits when speed matters more than polish
• Organise project files, footage and exports in Google Drive
• Colour correct footage and balance audio so every video sounds consistent
• Design YouTube thumbnails in Photoshop or Canva
• Turn around feedback rounds within 24 hours on weekdays
• Track video performance in YouTube Studio and note what worked
• Export videos in the right formats and aspect ratios for each platform

What we're looking for:

• Students currently pursuing B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, B.Sc or a related degree, or fresh graduates (2027 or 2028 batch)
• Women returning to work after a career break are welcome to apply
• Are available for a full-time work from home internship for the entire duration
• Own a laptop and have stable internet at home
• Good working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve
• Basic understanding of pacing, cuts and transitions
• Headphones for audio work
• Available 20 to 40 hours a week

What you get out of it:

• Certificate and recommendation letter on completion
• Your edits will go live on channels with a real audience
• Strong interns get paid freelance work after the internship
• How retention graphs and click-through rates change the way you edit

Duration: 4 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: ₹14,000 to ₹17,000 monthly

What we offer:

• Laptop provided for the internship
• Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers
• 5 days a week
• Performance bonus

Please submit your CV in English.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Jan 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at The Thiruvananthapuram Times.