Video Editor & Social Intern

Giant Apple Media, New York, NY, USA – Contractor, Remote

About the role

We are seeking a creative, highly motivated student intern to own our end-to-end video pipeline and social media distribution. This remote/flexible role is perfect for a student who excels at both visual storytelling and social media platform strategy. You will take raw footage, turn it into compelling long-form and short-form assets, and strategically deploy them to grow our audience on YouTube, Instagram, and X.

Responsibilities

• Edit long-form horizontal video per week and cut it into engaging vertical shorts/reels.
• Design clean, click-worthy YouTube thumbnails and select trending audio tracks for Instagram Reels.
• Write compelling, platform-native copy, text hooks, and SEO descriptions tailored for YouTube, Instagram, and X.
• Use scheduling tools to ensure consistent, timely publishing across all active channels.
• Review basic analytics weekly to determine which video styles and hooks are driving the highest engagement.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (Journalism, Media Production, Communications, Marketing, or Film preferred).
• Proficiency in video editing software.
• Strong understanding of social media algorithms, formatting constraints, and audience trends (specifically YouTube, Instagram, and X).
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a computer capable of processing video.

Schedule

Minimum of 5 hours per week and currently a maximum of 10 hours per week, with flexibility should business needs shift.

Pay

$17/hour. This is a contractor position that will be reviewed quarterly for fit, qualifications, and business needs.

Benefits

• 100% remote and asynchronous work from anywhere in NY, with a flexible schedule around your university classes.
• Opportunity to collaborate with your academic department for course credit, including all necessary paperwork and evaluations.
• Build a portfolio with tangible, real-world metrics and published assets to showcase to future employers.