Podcast Editor Intern - Spring 2027

Golden Hippo • Woodland Hills, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Golden Hippo is seeking a creative and motivated Podcast Editor Intern to support the growth of The Dr. Gundry Podcast on YouTube and audio platforms. Working under the Creative Director, YouTube & Podcast, and alongside the lead editor, the intern will edit weekly full episodes, segment clips, and Shorts; prepare audio episodes; and help keep the channel’s weekly publishing schedule on track. The internship is a hands-on learning opportunity focused on podcast audio and YouTube content in the health and wellness space.

The intern will edit a 30–45-minute weekly full-length episode for YouTube, including multicamera synchronization, audio cleanup, pacing edits, intros, lower thirds, and graphics. They will create an approximately 10-minute segment clip and four weekly YouTube Shorts, prepare audio exports and ad reads, and ready videos for upload with captions, chapter timestamps, and thumbnail drafts. Additional work includes applying feedback, meeting deadlines, suggesting creative and trend-aware ideas, organizing project files and footage, and, as time allows, creating topic-based compilation videos from the back catalog.

The internship is hybrid in Woodland Hills, California, and runs from January 11, 2027, through March 14, 2027. The posted base hourly range is $18–$20, subject to change based on state and other factors.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least one year of experience editing YouTube video in Adobe Premiere Pro; school, freelance, or personal projects count.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong understanding of podcast structure in audio and YouTube formats.
• Understanding of hooks, pacing, and retention and what makes viewers click and keep watching.
• Passion for YouTube, content creation, and digital storytelling.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Openness to feedback and ability to apply it quickly.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and deadline-driven.
• Interest in health, wellness, and educational content.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of podcast culture and structure.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Basic experience with Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Drive.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate coursework in related fields.
• Experience editing multicam interview or podcast footage.
• Audio cleanup and mixing experience using Adobe Audition or similar.
• Familiarity with YouTube Studio and basic performance data.
• Color grading skills.
• After Effects skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit the weekly 30–45-minute full-length podcast episode for YouTube, including multicam sync, audio cleanup, pacing edits, intros, lower thirds, and graphics.
• Cut an approximately 10-minute segment clip from each episode with a strong opening hook.
• Edit four YouTube Shorts per week from episode footage, formatted for reuse on Instagram and TikTok.
• Prepare and export each episode’s audio version for the audio podcast partner, including ad read insertion as needed.
• Prepare videos for upload, including captions, chapter timestamps, and thumbnail drafts in Photoshop.
• Apply feedback from the Creative Director and lead editor and complete revisions on schedule.
• Manage priorities and workload to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Bring creative ideas and trend-aware suggestions to help evolve the channel’s content strategy.
• As time allows, create compilation videos by combining three to four back-catalog videos on the same topic.
• Learn internal systems and organize project files and footage according to company specifications.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, mentorship, and continuous learning programs.
• Fully stocked kitchen for employees coming into the Woodland Hills office.
• Free on-site gym for employees coming into the Woodland Hills office.
• Virtual and in-person company events, including an annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights.
• Opportunity to contribute to communities through the company’s charity sponsorships.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED