Video Editing Intern (Remote)

ABOUT THE SOUTHAVEN TIMES:

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:

Remote internship with the YouTube team. Raw footage is shared on Google Drive and you edit from home. This role is fully remote within the US. Clear written English is a must, as the team works across time zones.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Pick royalty-free music and sound effects from the company library.
• Turn around feedback rounds within 24 hours on weekdays.
• Cut long-form YouTube videos of 8 to 15 minutes, removing pauses and mistakes.
• Design YouTube thumbnails in Photoshop or Canva.
• Create simple motion graphics, lower thirds and intros in After Effects.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Based in the US for the duration of the internship.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2028.
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Good working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Pursuing a degree or diploma in Mass Communication, Film, Media, Design or any field, graduating in 2028.
• Familiar with auto-caption and subtitle tools.

BONUS POINTS:

• Knowledge of colour grading.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• Your edits will go live on channels with a real audience.
• Working to a content calendar with fixed posting times.
• Certificate and recommendation letter on completion.

Duration: 5 months

Start date: Feb 2027

Stipend: $18.50 - $22.50 per hour

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Learning and development stipend.
• Final presentation to leadership.
• Flexible hours.
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.

Duration: 5 months. Start: Feb 2027.

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