Video Editor Intern

About us

Patel Press owns more than 100 newspapers, TV stations and websites across the US. We employ 210 journalists, producers, engineers and sales staff.

Overview

Patel Press is hiring a video editing intern to cut YouTube videos, Reels and Shorts for our channels. Our headquarters is in Los Angeles, and about a third of the team works remotely from other countries. The internship is fully remote. Interns join our Los Angeles team on daily calls and get a named mentor. You will need at least 3 hours of overlap with US Pacific time.

What you'll do

• Colour correct footage and balance audio so every video sounds consistent.
• Edit Reels and YouTube Shorts from raw footage in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Repurpose podcast and webinar recordings into short clips.
• Use CapCut for quick social edits when speed matters more than polish.
• Track video performance in YouTube Studio and note what worked.
• Cut long-form YouTube videos of 8 to 15 minutes, removing pauses and mistakes.
• Add captions, subtitles and on-screen text that match brand style.

Who can apply

• Available for the full internship period.
• Undergraduates or recent graduates in IT, computer science, management or a related field.
• Based in Sri Lanka.
• Basic understanding of pacing, cuts and transitions.
• Familiar with auto-caption and subtitle tools.
• Comfortable with tight deadlines and quick feedback.
• Able to deliver 1 to 2 short videos a day.
• Headphones for audio work.

Nice to have

• Motion graphics experience in After Effects.

What you get out of it

• Faster editing workflows, templates and presets used by working editors.
• Certificate and recommendation letter on completion.

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: $150 - $160/month

Perks

• Internet allowance.
• Certificate.
• Informal dress code.
• Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers.
• 5 days a week.
• Laptop provided for the internship.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

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