Video Editor Intern

We're looking for a Video Editor Intern to join our creative team, with a strong focus on organic social content. The ideal candidate lives and breathes short-form - someone who edits with the first 3 seconds in mind, understands platform-native pacing, and has genuinely grown or contributed to an organic page before.

You'll bring a sharp eye for storytelling, and the instinct to turn raw footage into scroll-stopping content.

Key Responsibilities

Edit raw footage into polished, engaging content optimized for organic reach across Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and other platformsCut with hooks front-of-mind - pacing, text overlays, and openers that stop the scroll in the first 13 secondsManage post-production workflows from ingestion to final deliveryCollaborate with the creative team on concepts, scripts, and shot lists to shape content that performs organicallyPerform advanced editing, graphics integration, and audio cleanupOrganize assets, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines across a high-volume content calendar

Required Skills and Qualifications

Strong video editing and sound design fundamentalsAn instinct for hooks - able to identify or construct the strongest hook from raw footage, and edit to sustain retention through the full videoStrong storytelling ability demonstrated through portfolio/reelKnowledge of video production pipelines and pre/post-production workflowsProficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; After Effects a plusUnderstanding of video formats, compression, and delivery requirements across platformsDemonstrated experience growing or working on an organic social page for a brand (personal or professional)

Bonus: motion graphics and animation skills; experience with meme/shitpost or deadpan-tone content formats

Portfolio Requirements

Range of editing styles and techniques, with an emphasis on short-form/organic work

At least one example where you can speak to why it worked - hook choice, pacing, retention

Work across multiple formats (professional, academic, or personal projects welcome)