Internship Opportunity: Video Editor

Role Overview:

As a Video Editing Intern, you will assist in creating short-form and long-form video content for YouTube and other social media platforms. You’ll learn how to use AI-based editing tools, optimize videos for YouTube, and develop a professional workflow for digital news production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit daily news videos using raw footage, voiceovers, and graphics.
• Add motion text, transitions, background music, and effects to enhance viewer engagement.
• Collaborate with the scripting and voiceover team to produce cohesive video outputs.
• Create YouTube thumbnails, intros, and outros aligned with the brand style.
• Experiment with AI-powered editing tools (e.g., Runway ML, Descript, Pika Labs, CapCut AI, Synthesia).
• Maintain editing timelines and deliver content promptly.

Who Can Apply:

• Students or recent graduates in Media, Visual Communication, Journalism, or related fields.
• Passionate about video editing, news content, and digital storytelling.
• Familiar with Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut.
• Interested in learning AI video editing and automation tools.
• Must have a good sense of visual flow, timing, and basic audio syncing.
• Excellent proficiency in written Tamil is required.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English (both verbal and written) is essential.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-time experience working in a digital news environment.
• Training and exposure to AI editing and automation tools.
• Mentorship from the J News production team.
• Internship certificate upon successful completion.
• Potential for a full-time or paid role after internship based on performance.

Stipend:

Performance-based / project-based (details to be discussed during onboarding).

Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 6 months

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Location: Remote