Social Media Video Editing Internship | Fall 2026

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end short-form video editing for multiple brands across platforms with a focus on Reels, TikTok, and Shorts.

  • Own: edit from raw footage to publish-ready assets for various client brands.
  • Must-have: hands-on editing in CapCut, Premiere, or Final Cut Pro with a portfolio.
  • Standout: strong trend-sensing and ability to propose fresh formats and hooks.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Edit and produce short-form video content (Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts) for client brands across multiple platforms, from raw footage to polished, publish-ready assets.
  • Collaborate with the social media team to align video content with editorial calendars and campaign timelines.
  • Maintain consistent brand look, feel, and tone across all video edits for each client.
  • Edit UGC, brand footage, and creator content into thumb-stopping Reels and TikToks optimized for each platform.
  • Add captions, text overlays, transitions, sound design, and on-trend effects to elevate raw video content.
  • Create simple motion graphics and branded title cards to complement video content.
  • Assist with writing hooks and caption copy that complement the video creative.
  • Organize and manage video asset libraries in Airtable and shared drives.
  • Monitor video performance metrics (views, watch time, saves, shares) and surface insights to the team.
  • Stay current on trending audio, video formats, editing styles, and platform-specific best practices (especially TikTok and Instagram).

Requirements

  • You must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior.
  • Hands-on experience editing short-form video content (personal, academic, or professional projects accepted).
  • 3.0 GPA or above
  • Be able to commit at least 15 hours a week during office hours, 8-5 in your time zone.
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Proficiency in at least one video editing tool (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar) with a portfolio or examples of past work
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Professional demeanor and a drive to succeed
  • Eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions
  • Resourceful attitude and keen attention to detail

Preferred

  • Resourceful, committed, and deliberate
  • Lives on TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts — constantly studying what makes videos stop the scroll.
  • Excited about building a strong career foundation to build from post graduation.
  • Has a genuine eye for visual storytelling and understands how editing drives engagement

Benefits

  • Reimbursement of $250 per month for using personal cell phone, computer, and home internet.
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Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
51 employees (29 in marketing)

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