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Assistant Assembly Editor Interns play an important role in supporting BYU-Pathway Worldwide’s video production and digital outreach efforts. This position focuses on preparing, organizing, and assembling large amounts of video footage from trips, interviews, and events around the world so editors can work efficiently and effectively.
This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organization, technical skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, and the ability to work carefully with captions, audio, large video projects, and multilingual content. Assistant Assembly Editors help create clean, organized, and usable project files that allow the video team to produce meaningful stories about BYU-Pathway students, missionaries, and gatherings throughout the world.
These positions will help BYU-Pathway clearly and effectively communicate its mission, and the profound impact it has on thousands of students and Church-service missionaries throughout the world using video content. As a member of a professional marketing and communication team, students will gain meaningful experience and skills applicable to the marketing and communication field.
This full-time position typically works (Monday – Friday between the hours of 8 am - 5 pm). This position is a hybrid position, with occasional in person workdays.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please submit the following as a supporting document on your application:
Provide a link to your online portfolio or samples of previous video work. This is required to be considered for the positionBy applying for this position, you are indicating that you are currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, are willing to physically reside and perform the work in Utah.
Applicants MUST reside in Utah or Idaho to be eligible for this job.
If you are a BYU-Pathway student who lives anywhere other than Utah or Idaho please reach out to the CAREER SERVICES team for opportunities in your area.
Click here: https://www.byupathway.edu/career-services.
- Prepare and organize large amounts of footage by syncing audio with video, organizing A-roll and B-roll, and creating clean Adobe Premiere Pro project files for other editors to use.
- Create master timelines with interviews and footage organized by topic, quality, speaker, story, and usefulness.
- Create accurate captions and transcripts with careful attention to spelling, grammar, punctuation, names, and terminology; assist with translation when needed using language skills or trained AI-assisted workflows.
- Export long master video files, upload content to platforms such as SharePoint, and help package, manage, and maintain organized project files and video libraries.
- Strong video editing skills using Premiere Pro
- Excellent planning, organizing, time management, and communications skills
- Ability to proactively overcome obstacles with minimal supervision
- A strong understanding of pacing and the ability to edit in sync with the narrative flow of video storytelling
- Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading skills, especially when creating accurate captions and transcripts.
- Must have access to an active Adobe Premiere Pro subscription.
- Must have fast, reliable high-speed internet capable of downloading, uploading, and managing large video files. You must be a resident of Utah to be qualified for this position
Preferred Skills
- Studying Marketing, Business or Communications with an emphasis in Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, or Advertising
- Demonstrated success or university coursework in any of the following fields:
- Video editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Basic audio editing
- Basic color grading
- Transcribing and captioning audio
- Adobe After Effects
- Basic keyframe animation
- Adobe audition
- Basic audio editing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
Spanish, Portuguese, or French language skills preferred
Worthiness Qualification
Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
Assistant Assembly Editor Interns play an important role in supporting BYU-Pathway Worldwide’s video production and digital outreach efforts. This position focuses on preparing, organizing, and assembling large amounts of video footage from trips, interviews, and events around the world so editors can work efficiently and effectively.
This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organization, technical skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, and the ability to work carefully with captions, audio, large video projects, and multilingual content. Assistant Assembly Editors help create clean, organized, and usable project files that allow the video team to produce meaningful stories about BYU-Pathway students, missionaries, and gatherings throughout the world.
These positions will help BYU-Pathway clearly and effectively communicate its mission, and the profound impact it has on thousands of students and Church-service missionaries throughout the world using video content. As a member of a professional marketing and communication team, students will gain meaningful experience and skills applicable to the marketing and communication field.
This full-time position typically works (Monday – Friday between the hours of 8 am - 5 pm). This position is a hybrid position, with occasional in person workdays.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please submit the following as a supporting document on your application:
Provide a link to your online portfolio or samples of previous video work. This is required to be considered for the positionBy applying for this position, you are indicating that you are currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, are willing to physically reside and perform the work in Utah.
Applicants MUST reside in Utah or Idaho to be eligible for this job.
If you are a BYU-Pathway student who lives anywhere other than Utah or Idaho please reach out to the CAREER SERVICES team for opportunities in your area.
Click here: https://www.byupathway.edu/career-services.
- Prepare and organize large amounts of footage by syncing audio with video, organizing A-roll and B-roll, and creating clean Adobe Premiere Pro project files for other editors to use.
- Create master timelines with interviews and footage organized by topic, quality, speaker, story, and usefulness.
- Create accurate captions and transcripts with careful attention to spelling, grammar, punctuation, names, and terminology; assist with translation when needed using language skills or trained AI-assisted workflows.
- Export long master video files, upload content to platforms such as SharePoint, and help package, manage, and maintain organized project files and video libraries.
- Strong video editing skills using Premiere Pro
- Excellent planning, organizing, time management, and communications skills
- Ability to proactively overcome obstacles with minimal supervision
- A strong understanding of pacing and the ability to edit in sync with the narrative flow of video storytelling
- Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading skills, especially when creating accurate captions and transcripts.
- Must have access to an active Adobe Premiere Pro subscription.
- Must have fast, reliable high-speed internet capable of downloading, uploading, and managing large video files. You must be a resident of Utah to be qualified for this position
Preferred Skills
- Studying Marketing, Business or Communications with an emphasis in Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, or Advertising
- Demonstrated success or university coursework in any of the following fields:
- Video editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Basic audio editing
- Basic color grading
- Transcribing and captioning audio
- Adobe After Effects
- Basic keyframe animation
- Adobe audition
- Basic audio editing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
Spanish, Portuguese, or French language skills preferred
Worthiness Qualification
Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
Video Editor Internship Market
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Tips for Your Video Editor Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large studios, networks, and media companies open summer internship applications the preceding fall, roles with June start dates often close by November or December. Smaller production companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so check for new openings regularly throughout the year.
Build a portfolio reel before you apply
Hiring teams for video editor internships evaluate your editing ability directly, not your work history. Assemble two or three complete projects, narrative cuts, promotional videos, motion graphics sequences, and host them somewhere reviewers can watch immediately. Name the software you used on each piece.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and your professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you can reach.
Practice your portfolio walkthrough out loud
Video editor intern screens often include a portfolio review where you talk through your creative and technical decisions on a piece. Practice explaining why you made specific cuts, color choices, or pacing decisions before your interview, interviewers weigh how you think through your process as much as the finished product.
Target structured internship programs built for newcomers
Larger media companies, studios, and broadcast organizations run cohort-based internship programs designed to train candidates new to professional production environments. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often include structured feedback and mentorship. Identify the programs that fit your focus area and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 20% of the video editor internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings, on-site positions may require relocation, while remote cohorts attract more applicants and close faster. Filter by location and work type first so you focus on roles you can actually take.
Video Editor Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a video editor internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For video editor candidates, a portfolio reel or showreel is the concrete artifact recruiters use to assess your actual editing ability. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a video editor internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for video editor interns is the quality of your work on real projects, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Treat the internship as an extended audition, but have other applications running in parallel.
When should I apply for video editor internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large media companies, studios, and broadcast networks typically recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications for June starts often open in September or October. Smaller production companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means new openings appear year-round and it pays to check regularly.
Are video editor internships paid?
Most professional video editor internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, a large entertainment studio will typically pay more than a small regional agency. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, so you can compare opportunities before you apply.
What should a video editor internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. List two or three complete editing projects, name the software you used, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and link to the work directly so reviewers can watch it. Add relevant coursework in film, media production, or motion graphics. Keep everything to one page.
Are there remote video editor internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 80% of the video editor internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from outside the local market, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get video editor internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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