Social Media and Video Editing Intern

About the Role

This is a creative role for someone who enjoys shaping stories through editing and design. You will work on podcast episodes for YouTube, repurpose long-form content into short-form videos, and support social media campaigns through graphics/digital assets for Instagram and LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

• Podcast and long-form video editing: Edit podcast recordings and conversations into polished, engaging YouTube videos. Improve pacing, clean up cuts, add titles, subtitles, transitions, audio adjustments, and other finishing touches.
• Short-form video production: Turn podcasts, interviews, events, and existing footage into platform-ready Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Identify strong hooks and moments, and adapt edits to suit different formats.
• Social media design: Create static posts, carousels, thumbnails, campaign creatives, and other visual assets in line with Nurturing Gaia’s brand.
• Campaign support: Help plan and execute digital campaigns, content series, and event-related communications across social platforms.
• Content research and ideation: Explore relevant climate, sustainability, and environmental topics; contribute ideas and story angles/formats that make complex issues accessible.
• Content organization: Maintain organized project files, footage, design assets, and exports, and coordinate with the team on briefs, feedback, and publishing timelines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A strong interest and prior experience in video editing, with the ability to create clear, engaging, and well-paced content.
• Graphic design skills and familiarity with tools like Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
• A good visual eye, attention to detail, and an understanding of how content works across social platforms.
• Reliability, openness to feedback, and the ability to manage tasks and deadlines.

Good to Have

• Motion graphics, animation, sound design, or advanced subtitle/captioning skills.
• Basic coding or web skills, or an interest in experimenting with digital tools and automation.
• An interest in reading and researching environmental issues, climate policy, sustainability, or ecology.

Role Details

• Work arrangement: Remote
• Duration: 3-6 months
• Time commitment: Flexible working hours
• Stipend: Performance-based compensation