Video Editor Intern (Short-Form + Thumbnails + Motion Graphics/VFX)
TID Podcast / TID Collective | 115K subscribers on YT and 35k on IG in 1 year
Location: Hybrid (Bengaluru preferred)
Type: Paid Internship (4 months)
Compensation: Competitive stipend
Career path: Full-time conversion possible for high performers in a fast-paced setup
About TID Podcast
The Innovators and Disruptors (TID Podcast) features conversations with builders, enterprise leaders, and innovators across startups, GCCs, tech, policy, and leadership. We've reached 115K YouTube subscribers on YT and 35k on IG in 1 year, and we're scaling short-form content aggressively across platforms.
Role overview
You'll take long-form podcast footage and turn it into high-retention short-form content (Shorts/Reels/LinkedIn), including thumbnails and motion graphics/VFX.
Responsibilities
- Edit 810 short-form videos per week for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and LinkedIn
- Do basic content research: identify standout moments, hooks, and story arcs from long-form recordings
- Create thumbnails optimized for clicks and clarity
- Add captions/subtitles, b-roll, punch-ins, sound polish, basic color correction
- Execute motion graphics/VFX (lower-thirds, callouts, kinetic text, transitions, simple compositing)
- Use AI tools to speed up captioning, cutdowns, cleanup, and workflow
- Collaborate with the team on a weekly content calendar; iterate quickly on feedback
Requirements
- Solid short-form editing sense: hook, pacing, retention, storytelling
- Proficiency in Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve / Final Cut
- Thumbnail design skills (Photoshop/Canva/Figma or similar)
- Motion graphics/VFX proficiency (After Effects / Resolve Fusion / similar)
- Strong communication, reliability, and deadline discipline
Added advantages
- You already have licensed editing tools/assets
- Familiar with AI tools like Descript / CapCut / Opus Clip / Runway / ElevenLabs (or similar)
- Understanding of platform-native formats and trends
Qualifications
- Proficient in Video Production and Video Editing techniques
- Experience in Video Color Grading and Motion Graphics to enhance visual appeal
- Strong skills in creating and incorporating Graphics into video content
- Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards
- Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for storytelling through visuals
- Familiarity with industry-standard video editing and motion graphics software
- Prior experience in video content creation is a plus
- Currently pursuing a degree in Media, Film Production, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
