Video Editing Intern

Readers call and email with tips, complaints and wedding announcements. Small newsroom, one press day a week, and an office on the square.

Overview

We need an editor who understands pacing, captions and a strong hook in the first three seconds. You can work from home anywhere in the US. We have no office requirement. Most of our work is async, and meetings are kept short. We use Slack, Notion and Google Meet. Cameras on for team calls.

What you'll do

• Track video performance in YouTube Studio and note what worked.
• Repurpose podcast and webinar recordings into short clips.
• Colour correct footage and balance audio so every video sounds consistent.
• Turn around feedback rounds within 24 hours on weekdays.
• Create simple motion graphics, lower thirds and intros in After Effects.
• Pick royalty-free music and sound effects from the company library.
• Organise project files, footage and exports in Google Drive.
• Design YouTube thumbnails in Photoshop or Canva.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2026 or 2027.
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Based in the US for the duration of the internship.
• Available 20 to 40 hours a week.
• Pursuing a degree or diploma in Mass Communication, Film, Media, Design or any field, graduating in 2026 or 2027.
• Able to deliver 1 to 2 short videos a day.

Nice to have

• Understanding of YouTube and Instagram analytics.
• Thumbnail design skills.
• Motion graphics experience in After Effects.

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: $19.00-$26.50 an hour

What we offer

• Flexible hours.
• Home office setup stipend.
• Company laptop.
• Return offer opportunities.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

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