Video Editor Internship | In-Person | Stipend Provided

About the role

The Recap Group is a leading digital entertainment company that works with global media companies such as Fremantle and ITV - producers of beloved talent shows like America’s Got Talent, The Voice and more. We are redefining how legacy television content finds new life in the digital age. By combining creative ingenuity with data-driven strategies, we transform classic TV moments into fresh, engaging, and viral content tailored to today’s online audiences.

Responsibilities

• Video Production: Edit raw footage into compelling, high-quality videos for our YouTube channels and social platforms, focusing on narrative flow and visual appeal.
• Trend Analysis: Keep abreast of YouTube trends, performance analytics, and platform updates to tailor our content strategy effectively.
• Visual and Audio Enhancement: Apply visual effects, transitions, graphics, and audio enhancements to create standout videos.
• Asset Management: Efficiently edit, organize, and manage video resources for quick and effective content delivery.
• Compilation Editing: Master the art of creating engaging compilation videos from talent show performances.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with leaders who manage our top channels like @talentrecap, @top10talent, and @toptalent
• Edit original content and full-length TV episodes into engaging, viral-ready videos tailored for YouTube and other social platforms; optimizing pacing, hooks, and storytelling
• Learn and analyze performance metrics and how to adapt editing to retention, AVD, and other important metrics
• Support the editorial team with file organization, media management, and timely deliveries
• Learn how traditional TV content is transformed for today’s digital world

What You Will Learn

• Storytelling through editing: Develop narrative instincts — pacing, narrative structure, and emotional arc in long-form and short-form content.
• Technical Skills: Learn to be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - primarily Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Media Encoder, and After Effects.
• Video Performance Analysis: Reading retention curves, CTR data, AVD data, and platform analytics to improve edits and audience engagement.
• MAM System Usage: Ingesting, tagging and retrieving assets within a Media Asset Management platform.

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to work directly with premium TV content from top entertainment companies like Fremantle, ITV, and more
• Hands-on experience reimagining legendary TV moments and giving them a second life online
• Direct mentorship from seasoned editors and channel managers
• A portfolio filled with high-profile projects that reach millions online
• A monthly stipend for your contribution

Requirements

• Adobe Premiere: Familiarity with Adobe Premiere
• Interest in how to turn legacy content into modern day internet gold
• Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
• Adaptability: Comfortable with rapid changes and able to pivot quickly; a true team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Growth Mindset: Committed to personal and team development, always looking to push the boundaries of what's possible in video content creation.
• Positive energy and a strong willingness to learn in an in-person, collaborative setting

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Weekly $250 stipend