Video Editing Intern (Summer 2026)

The Video Editing Intern is a hands-on creator within our post-production team, responsible for editing, shaping and finishing compelling video content. Collaborating closely with producers and senior editors, you will be directly involved in the creative process-from assembling raw footage to applying color correction and graphics-to bring our brand’s stories to life in a polished final product.

The Video Editing Intern edits all video content for OkayAfrica & Okayplayer, managing projects from raw footage to final delivery. This includes mastering the editor's workflow—assembly, color correction, audio mixing, and graphics implementation. A sharp creative eye and adaptability are vital for meeting our team's evolving technical needs:

• Edit a variety of short-form (social clips, reels, promos) and long-form (interviews, mini-docs) video projects from start to finish.
• Ingest raw footage from shoots, organize media, and archive completed projects according to our post-production workflow.
• Sync audio and video from multi-camera and multi-source recordings to prepare projects for editing.
• Perform color correction and apply brand-consistent color grading to ensure a high-quality, professional look across all footage.
• Resize and reformat videos for various distribution channels, including social media (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) and web platforms.
• Add and animate assets, including applying GFX (titles, lower thirds) and other design elements to enhance storytelling and brand identity.

We are seeking a candidate who is deeply immersed in the culture we represent and is eager to build a foundation in media production. This role is a key support function for our creative team. To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A deep and authentic passion for Black culture, with a strong knowledge of its musical evolution, including Hip-Hop and R&B (from the 90s to present), Afrobeats, and Amapiano.
• The ability to work on-site at our Brooklyn office 3 days per week and be based in the NYC metropolitan area.
• A strong, practical understanding of various social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, etc.) and how video is consumed on each.
• Previous internship experience or a portfolio of personal/academic projects that demonstrates an interest and aptitude for video editing and digital media management.
• Hands-on experience with video editing software; proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro is highly desired. Familiarity with mobile editing tools (e.g., CapCut) is also a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a keen eye for detail that is essential for logging, archiving, and tracking assets.
• A collaborative spirit with strong communication skills, ready to support the post-production team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the following are working conditions that will be encountered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Remote / Hybrid work schedule

Areya Media LLC. offers the following:

• Dates: 06/15/26 - 08/15/26
• Rate $17/hr
• No more than 24 hours/week

Areya Media is committed to defining and amplifying the voices of creators, contemporaries, and the people they inspire.

The creation of bold, original and compelling content to entertain, inform and inspire Areya Media’s audience.