Video Editor Intern
Video Editor Intern
Company: People's Voice
Location: Miami, FL (On-site, required)
Start Date: Immediate start available for Winter 2025 session students. Spring 2026 semester positions also available.
Duration: One semester (Winter session or Spring 2026)
Hours: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week (flexible around class schedule)
Compensation: Unpaid, academic credit eligible
About People's Voice
People's Voice is a Miami-based media technology startup that connects citizens directly with journalists and content creators. Our platform allows users to submit and fund questions they want asked to politicians, public figures, athletes, and CEOs. We're building a new model for accountability journalism and creator-driven content.
About the Internship
This internship is designed to provide hands-on learning in video editing, post-production, and content creation for a fast-paced media startup. You will edit a wide variety of content - from polished marketing videos to quick-turnaround social media clips to highlight reels from live reporter streams.
This is not a passive internship. You will be editing real content that gets published to real audiences. You'll work on projects ranging from professional brand videos to funny, viral-style content designed to grab attention on social media. The skills you develop here transfer directly to careers in video production, post-production, film, marketing, social media, and content creation.
This is a fully on-site position at our Miami office. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
The Role
People's Voice relies on video content to grow our audience and showcase our platform. As a Video Editor Intern, you will be responsible for turning raw footage into polished, engaging videos that inform, entertain, and drive action.
Your work will include:
- Marketing videos: Professional explainers, testimonials, and brand videos that showcase how People's Voice works
- Social media clips: Short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Twitter/X
- Reporter highlights: Editing clips from live reporter streams to create shareable moments and highlight reels
- Promotional content: Event teasers, announcements, and campaign videos
- Viral content: Funny, creative, and trend-driven videos designed to capture attention and spread organically
You'll work closely with our News & Social Media team to ensure content is delivered quickly and meets platform-specific requirements.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this internship, you will be able to:
- Edit video content efficiently using professional editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, or similar)
- Create short-form videos optimized for different social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)
- Edit content in multiple styles and tones-professional, journalistic, humorous, and trend-driven
- Work under tight deadlines and deliver quick-turnaround edits for time-sensitive content
- Add graphics, text overlays, transitions, and basic motion graphics to enhance videos
- Understand aspect ratios, export settings, and technical requirements for various platforms
- Collaborate with a content team to align video output with overall marketing and brand strategy
- Build a professional portfolio of published work
Responsibilities
- Edit raw footage into polished videos for marketing, social media, and promotional purposes
- Create short-form video content (15-60 seconds) optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
- Edit highlight clips from live reporter streams and Q&A sessions
- Add text overlays, captions, graphics, music, and sound effects to enhance videos
- Create multiple versions of videos for different platforms (vertical, square, horizontal formats)
- Collaborate with the News & Social Media team to ensure timely delivery of content
- Organize and manage video files, project folders, and assets
- Stay current on video trends, editing techniques, and platform best practices
- Participate in team meetings to review content performance and discuss upcoming projects
- Deliver quick-turnaround edits when breaking news or time-sensitive content requires fast action
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled at a college or university in the Miami area
- Proficiency in video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or similar)
- Understanding of short-form video formats and social media content
- Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
- Creative eye for pacing, storytelling, and visual engagement
- Attention to detail - ability to catch errors and ensure polished final products
- Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Able to commute to our Miami office for all scheduled work hours
Preferred but not required:
- Previous coursework in film, video production, communications, or media studies
- Experience with motion graphics or animation (After Effects, Motion, etc.)
- Experience with color correction and audio editing
- Portfolio or reel of previous video work
- Familiarity with TikTok and Instagram trends and editing styles
- Experience creating content for social media (personal or professional)
Supervision & Mentorship
Interns will report directly to William Michael Permuy, CEO & Founder of People's Voice. You will receive:
- Onboarding and training during your first week, including an overview of brand guidelines, video standards, and workflow processes
- Weekly one-on-one check-ins to discuss progress, challenges, and professional development
- Real-time feedback on edits and projects
- Exposure to all aspects of running an early-stage media startup
Resources Provided
- Dedicated workspace at our Miami office
- Access to video editing software and tools
- Access to stock footage, music, and graphics libraries
- Brand guidelines and video templates
- Direct mentorship from company leadership
Academic Credit
This internship is designed to complement coursework in film, video production, communications, marketing, and media studies. If your school offers academic credit for internships, we are happy to work with your academic advisor to ensure the internship meets your program's requirements.
We are accepting applications for both:
- Winter 2025 session (immediate start, mid-December)
- Spring 2026 semester (start mid-January)
Please indicate in your application which term you are applying for.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Your resume
- A brief cover letter (1-3 paragraphs) explaining why you're interested in this role and what you hope to learn
- Please indicate whether you are available to start immediately (Winter session) or in Spring 2026
- Required: Portfolio, demo reel, or links to video work you have created (YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Google Drive, etc.)
People's Voice is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.