Video Editing Intern

Charter., in partnership with Forge Virtual Studios, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Video Editing Intern who wants to develop their craft in a professional commercial environment. This role is designed for someone who loves post-production, including organizing footage, assembling edits, refining stories, and preparing final exports. This is a post-production-focused internship rather than a general production or studio operations role. It is an opportunity for an aspiring editor to learn alongside an experienced creative team while contributing to real client work and internal content. The Video Editing Intern will work closely with the Creative Director and other members of the creative team, supporting projects from media ingestion through final delivery. Projects will be scoped to the intern’s experience level, with regular mentorship and feedback. All client-facing work will be reviewed and approved by the Creative Director or an experienced editor before delivery. Key Responsibilities Assist editors with organizing, syncing, labeling, and preparing project media Create string-outs, selects, rough cuts, and short-form edits under the direction of the Creative Director or an experienced editor Organize footage, maintain project files, and follow established post-production workflows Export internal and client review cuts, assist with version management, and prepare deliverables for review and approval Source music, sound effects, and stock assets when appropriate Assist with basic color correction, audio cleanup, graphics updates, and finishing tasks as skill level allows Incorporate creative feedback and make revisions while maintaining organized project versions Content Support Edit internal marketing, behind-the-scenes, case-study, and social media content Support revisions based on feedback from the creative and marketing teams Help maintain an organized media library and archive completed projects Prepare reusable clips, selects, and assets from completed projects when requested This role does not include primary responsibility for production crews, studio operations, social media management, or final client approvals. Occasional exposure to productions may be available when it supports the intern’s understanding of the editing process. What You'll Learn Professional commercial and branded-content editing workflows Media organization, project setup, version management, and archival practices Editing techniques related to pacing, storytelling, continuity, and audience engagement How to receive, interpret, and apply creative and client feedback Basic color correction, audio cleanup, motion graphics, finishing, and delivery workflows How projects move from production through post-production and final client delivery How editors collaborate with creative directors, producers, marketers, and other production professionals How to prepare portfolio-quality work in a professional environment Requirements Current student or recent graduate pursuing film, media production, editing, communications, or a related field Strong interest in video editing and post-production Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro Basic understanding of editing fundamentals, storytelling, pacing, and continuity Comfortable receiving feedback and revising creative work Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage footage and project files responsibly Able to work independently while following established creative direction and workflows Dependable and able to communicate clearly about progress, questions, and deadlines Interested in commercial, documentary, branded, and high-quality digital content Available to work in person at the Hanover Park studio during agreed-upon hours Nice to Have - Not Required Experience with Adobe After Effects or DaVinci Resolve Basic knowledge of color correction, audio mixing, or motion graphics Experience editing personal, academic, freelance, or social media projects Familiarity with file organization, media management, proxies, and common video formats An interest in commercial production, virtual production, or documentary storytelling What We Offer Paid, hands-on experience in a professional commercial post-production environment Direct mentorship and regular feedback from experienced creative leadership Exposure to professional client projects and established editing workflows Opportunities to build portfolio-quality work across commercial, branded, documentary, and digital content Access to professional editing tools, production resources, and creative facilities A flexible schedule designed to work around school commitments A collaborative, respectful, and growth-oriented creative culture Potential consideration for future freelance or junior editing opportunities based on performance, availability, and business needs #J-18808-Ljbffr Charter