Social Video Intern (Summer 2027)

We employ 540 journalists, producers, engineers and sales staff. Corporate functions, including digital product and ad operations, are based in Southaven. Breaking news means staying late, and comp time makes up for it.

Overview:

Our Video team posts daily on Instagram and YouTube. You will help keep that schedule without missing deadlines. This role is fully remote within the US. Normal business hours, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility. Please make sure you have a quiet place to work and a solid internet connection.

Responsibilities:

Repurpose podcast and webinar recordings into short clips. Cut long-form YouTube videos of 8 to 15 minutes, removing pauses and mistakes. Colour correct footage and balance audio so every video sounds consistent. Use CapCut for quick social edits when speed matters more than polish. Track video performance in YouTube Studio and note what worked. Turn around feedback rounds within 24 hours on weekdays.

Requirements:

Based in the US for the duration of the internship. Available 40 hours a week for the full internship. Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply. Able to deliver 1 to 2 short videos a day. Comfortable with tight deadlines and quick feedback. Familiar with auto-caption and subtitle tools. Available 20 to 40 hours a week.

Bonus points:

Motion graphics experience in After Effects.

Duration: 10 weeks

Start date: Summer 2027

Stipend: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Perks:

Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual). Learning and development stipend. Company laptop.

Duration: 10 weeks. Start: Summer 2027.

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