Lead Video Editor - Intern

Company Description Media Production- Entertainment Company/Project Name: "MBJ Network" Project Overview: News-Entertainment Location: Based in Chicago, IL The Production Team is seeking a Lead Video Editor Intern that is passionate and motivated. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience for a career in Entertainment Video Editing by accomplishing independent tasks. The company's executives intend to create an online platform via the Radio/TV show that is not only artful and engaging, but also appealing to a wide audience without the need of large studio budget. With high production quality, and marketable content, the MBJ Network will be all the more appealing to distributors and fans of the fighting world. MBJ will allow for the most success for a self-distribution campaign. Small commercially viable outlets have performed well in the past decade on most media platforms in recent years in the effort to accrue a profit. The MBJ Network brand is one that holds a high potential in regard to making an impact in the fighting world. Website:

• This is a 100% UNPAID internship.
• Executive letters of recommendation are awarded after the completion of the contract.

Job Description Entertainment Video Editor - Internship Program ( 3-6 Months) We are looking for a talented video editor to assemble recorded footage into a finished project that matches director's vision and is suitable for broadcasting. Ultimately, as a film and video editor, you should be able to bring sight and sound together in order to tell a cohesive story Manipulating and editing film-news pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience Taking a brief to grasp production team's needs and specifications Reviewing shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes' value and contribution to continuity Responsibilities Manipulate and edit film-news pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience Take a brief to grasp production team's needs and specifications Review shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes' value and contribution to continuity Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects Create rough and final cuts Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running Consult with stakeholders from production to post-production process Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry's best practices to maximize efficiency. Qualifications Requirements Proven work experience as a video editor Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut) Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing Creative mind and storytelling skills Completed/Pursuing a BS degree in film studies, cinematography or experience in related fields Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. For more info contact: Production Team View phone number on click.appcast.io Videos To Watch MBJ Network