Video Editing Intern (Summer 2026)

Areya Media • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Video Editing Intern is a hands-on creator within our post-production team, responsible for editing, shaping and finishing compelling video content. Collaborating closely with producers and senior editors, you will be directly involved in the creative process-from assembling raw footage to applying color correction and graphics-to bring our brand’s stories to life in a polished final product.

The Video Editing Intern edits all video content for OkayAfrica & Okayplayer, managing projects from raw footage to final delivery. This includes mastering the editor's workflow—assembly, color correction, audio mixing, and graphics implementation. A sharp creative eye and adaptability are vital for meeting our team's evolving technical needs:

Requirements

• A deep and authentic passion for Black culture, with a strong knowledge of its musical evolution, including Hip-Hop and R&B (from the 90s to present), Afrobeats, and Amapiano.
• The ability to work on-site at our Brooklyn office 3 days per week and be based in the NYC metropolitan area.
• A strong, practical understanding of various social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, etc.) and how video is consumed on each.
• Previous internship experience or a portfolio of personal/academic projects that demonstrates an interest and aptitude for video editing and digital media management.
• Hands-on experience with video editing software; proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro is highly desired. Familiarity with mobile editing tools (e.g., CapCut) is also a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a keen eye for detail that is essential for logging, archiving, and tracking assets.
• A collaborative spirit with strong communication skills, ready to support the post-production team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with mobile editing tools (e.g., CapCut) is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit a variety of short-form (social clips, reels, promos) and long-form (interviews, mini-docs) video projects from start to finish.
• Ingest raw footage from shoots, organize media, and archive completed projects according to our post-production workflow.
• Sync audio and video from multi-camera and multi-source recordings to prepare projects for editing.
• Perform color correction and apply brand-consistent color grading to ensure a high-quality, professional look across all footage.
• Resize and reformat videos for various distribution channels, including social media (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) and web platforms.
• Add and animate assets, including applying GFX (titles, lower thirds) and other design elements to enhance storytelling and brand identity.

Benefits

• Rate $17/hr

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed