Podcast Editor Intern - Spring 2027
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. The intern will work under the Creative Director, YouTube & Podcast, alongside the team’s lead editor. This hands-on learning opportunity focuses on editing weekly full episodes, segment clips, and Shorts; preparing audio versions; and helping maintain the channel’s weekly publishing schedule. The role is hybrid in Woodland Hills, California, and runs from January 11, 2027, through March 14, 2027. The intern will edit a 30–45-minute weekly YouTube episode, create a roughly 10-minute segment clip and four Shorts each week, prepare audio for the podcast partner, and help prepare videos for upload. They will apply feedback, manage deadlines, contribute creative and trend-aware ideas, organize project files, and, as time permits, create compilation videos from existing episodes.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least one year of experience editing video for YouTube in Adobe Premiere Pro; school, freelance, and personal projects count.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Strong understanding of podcast structure in both audio and YouTube formats.
- Good understanding of podcast culture and structure.
- Understanding of what encourages viewers to click and keep watching, including hooks, pacing, and retention.
- Passion for YouTube, content creation, and digital storytelling.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to receive feedback and 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.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
- Basic Google Workspace experience, including Docs, Sheets, and Drive.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate coursework in related fields.
- Experience editing multicamera interview or podcast footage.
- Audio cleanup and mixing experience using Adobe Audition or similar software.
- Familiarity with YouTube Studio and basic performance data.
- Color-grading experience.
- After Effects experience.
Responsibilities
- Edit the weekly 30–45-minute podcast episode for YouTube, including multicamera synchronization, audio cleanup, pacing edits, intros, lower thirds, and graphics.
- Create a roughly 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 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, completing revisions on schedule.
- Manage priorities and workload to meet schedules and deadlines.
- Offer creative ideas and trend-aware suggestions to help evolve the channel’s content strategy.
- As time allows, create compilation (“mash-up”) videos by combining three to four videos on the same topic from the back catalog.
- Learn internal systems and organize project files and footage according to company specifications.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities, mentorship, and continuous learning programs.
- For employees coming into the Woodland Hills office: a fully stocked kitchen and free on-site gym.
- Virtual and in-person company events, including an annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights.
- Opportunity to contribute to communities worldwide through the company’s charity sponsorships.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
