Video Editing & Motion Graphics Intern

About the Opportunity

The Global Counter Terrorism Council (GCTC) seeks creative and technically skilled individuals for a 13-month full-time, in-person internship in Video Editing & Motion Graphics. This role contributes to developing professional audiovisual content for GCTC's conferences, dialogues, interviews, programmes, and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Video Editing & Audiovisual Production
• Edit conference sessions, keynote addresses, panel discussions, expert interviews, and institutional videos.
• Create engaging short-form videos for platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn.
• Produce promotional videos, conference teasers, opening films, event highlights, and post-conference summaries.
• Assist in creating documentary-style videos, expert interviews, and thematic explainers.
• Transform lengthy discussions and conference recordings into concise, informative video content.
• Motion Graphics & Visual Storytelling
• Create animated titles, speaker introductions, lower-thirds, transitions, and motion graphics.
• Develop animated infographics, visual explainers, and branded video elements.
• Integrate approved institutional logos, speaker details, event branding, and graphic elements.
• Add professional subtitles, captions, onscreen text, and visual effects.
• Develop consistent video templates for GCTC's digital platforms.
• Post-Production & Media Management
• Perform colour correction, audio enhancement, noise reduction, and sound editing.
• Optimise videos for YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and conference presentations.
• Coordinate with research and social media teams to ensure content accuracy.
• Organise raw footage, project files, and completed videos within GCTC's digital archives.
• Support videography, recording, and audiovisual coverage during conferences and events as required.
• Explore AI-assisted tools to improve production quality and efficiency.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Working proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or comparable editing software.
• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects or other motion graphics tools.
• Understanding of video composition, storytelling, transitions, and editing techniques.
• Ability to edit short-form and long-form videos.
• Knowledge of subtitles, audio correction, and colour grading.
• Understanding of video formats and platform-specific requirements.
• Strong creativity, attention to detail, and time-management skills.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in documentary or interview editing.
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.
• Basic camera handling, photography, or videography.
• Experience with multicamera recordings.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted video editing tools.

Internship Stipend & Benefits

• Duration: 13 Months
• Months 1–3: ₹10,000 per month
• Months 4–6: ₹11,000 per month
• Months 7–10: ₹12,000 per month
• Months 11–13: ₹12,500 per month
• Stipend progression is subject to satisfactory performance reviews.
• Additional Performance-Based Completion Incentive: Up to ₹3,500 per month, with a maximum cumulative incentive of ₹45,500, payable upon successful completion, subject to performance.
• Professional Exposure:
• Produce audiovisual content for national and international conferences.
• Edit interviews and discussions with policymakers, diplomats, defence personnel, and industry experts.
• Gain experience in institutional video production and documentary storytelling.
• Develop a professional video editing and motion graphics portfolio.
• Collaborate with GCTC's research and communications teams.
• Receive an internship completion certificate and performance-based recommendation.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will undergo:

• CV and portfolio screening.
• Practical video editing and motion graphics assessment.
• Personal interview.
• A portfolio or showreel is mandatory.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV.
• Video editing portfolio or showreel.
• Links to previously edited videos, reels, or motion graphics projects.
• Details of software proficiency.

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Application – Video Editing & Motion Graphics Internship