Video Editing Intern

Local news, classifieds and event listings for New York make up the core of the site. We started in 2009 and have grown to about 140 people. We ship small changes daily rather than big quarterly releases.

About the role

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 New York City once a quarter, travel covered. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday. We ship you a laptop and accessories before your first day.

Day to day

• Repurpose podcast and webinar recordings into short clips.
• Organise project files, footage and exports in Google Drive.
• Cut long-form YouTube videos of 8 to 15 minutes, removing pauses and mistakes.
• Create simple motion graphics, lower thirds and intros in After Effects.
• Edit Reels and YouTube Shorts from raw footage in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Design YouTube thumbnails in Photoshop or Canva.
• Export videos in the right formats and aspect ratios for each platform.
• Colour correct footage and balance audio so every video sounds consistent.

Who can apply

• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027.
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Pursuing a degree or diploma in Mass Communication, Film, Media, Design or any field, graduating in 2027.
• 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.
• Comfortable with tight deadlines and quick feedback.

Preferred

• Motion graphics experience in After Effects.
• Basic scripting or storyboarding.
• Understanding of YouTube and Instagram analytics.

What you get out of it

• Certificate and recommendation letter on completion.
• Strong interns get paid freelance work after the internship.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: $19.50 - $22.50/hr

Perks

• Paid company holidays.
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.
• Flexible hours.
• Company laptop.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

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