Video Editing Intern

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:

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. Normal business hours, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility.

Day to day:

• Track video performance in YouTube Studio and note what worked.
• Turn around feedback rounds within 24 hours on weekdays.
• 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.
• Organise project files, footage and exports in Google Drive.
• Use CapCut for quick social edits when speed matters more than polish.

Who can apply:

• Based in the US for the duration of the internship.
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Good working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Comfortable with tight deadlines and quick feedback.
• Available 20 to 40 hours a week.

Nice to have:

• Experience editing for YouTube channels with real subscribers.
• Motion graphics experience in After Effects.
• Thumbnail design skills.

Duration: 12 weeks

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: $19.00 - $25.50 per hour

Perks:

• Home office setup stipend.
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.
• Return offer opportunities.

No recruitment agencies, please.

Duration: 12 weeks. Start: Jan 2027.

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