Job Summary
\nCharter., in partnership with Forge Virtual Studios, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Video Editing Intern who wants to develop their craft in a professional commercial environment.
\nThis role is designed for someone who loves post-production, including organizing footage, assembling edits, refining stories, and preparing final exports. This is a post-production-focused internship rather than a general production or studio operations role. It is an opportunity for an aspiring editor to learn alongside an experienced creative team while contributing to real client work and internal content.
\nThe Video Editing Intern will work closely with the Creative Director and other members of the creative team, supporting projects from media ingestion through final delivery. Projects will be scoped to the intern’s experience level, with regular mentorship and feedback. All client-facing work will be reviewed and approved by the Creative Director or an experienced editor before delivery.
\nKey Responsibilities
\nEditing & Post-Production Support
\nAssist editors with organizing, syncing, labeling, and preparing project media
\nCreate string-outs, selects, rough cuts, and short-form edits under the direction of the Creative Director or an experienced editor
\nOrganize footage, maintain project files, and follow established post-production workflows
\nExport internal and client review cuts, assist with version management, and prepare deliverables for review and approval
\nSource music, sound effects, and stock assets when appropriate
\nAssist with basic color correction, audio cleanup, graphics updates, and finishing tasks as skill level allows
\nIncorporate creative feedback and make revisions while maintaining organized project versions
\nContent Support
\nEdit internal marketing, behind-the-scenes, case-study, and social media content
\nCreate short-form edits for digital platforms
\nSupport revisions based on feedback from the creative and marketing teams
\nHelp maintain an organized media library and archive completed projects
\nPrepare reusable clips, selects, and assets from completed projects when requested
\nThis role does not include primary responsibility for production crews, studio operations, social media management, or final client approvals. Occasional exposure to productions may be available when it supports the intern’s understanding of the editing process.
\nWhat You’ll Learn
\nProfessional commercial and branded-content editing workflows
\nMedia organization, project setup, version management, and archival practices
\nEditing techniques related to pacing, storytelling, continuity, and audience engagement
\nHow to receive, interpret, and apply creative and client feedback
\nBasic color correction, audio cleanup, motion graphics, finishing, and delivery workflows
\nHow projects move from production through post-production and final client delivery
\nHow editors collaborate with creative directors, producers, marketers, and other production professionals
\nHow to prepare portfolio-quality work in a professional environment
\nRequirements
\nCurrent student or recent graduate pursuing film, media production, editing, communications, or a related field
\nStrong interest in video editing and post-production
\nFamiliarity with Adobe Premiere Pro
\nBasic understanding of editing fundamentals, storytelling, pacing, and continuity
\nComfortable receiving feedback and revising creative work
\nOrganized, detail-oriented, and able to manage footage and project files responsibly
\nAble to work independently while following established creative direction and workflows
\nDependable and able to communicate clearly about progress, questions, and deadlines
\nInterested in commercial, documentary, branded, and high-quality digital content
\nAvailable to work in person at the Hanover Park studio during agreed-upon hours
\nNice to Have — Not Required
\nExperience with Adobe After Effects or DaVinci Resolve
\nBasic knowledge of color correction, audio mixing, or motion graphics
\nExperience editing personal, academic, freelance, or social media projects
\nFamiliarity with file organization, media management, proxies, and common video formats
\nAn interest in commercial production, virtual production, or documentary storytelling
\nWhat We Offer
\nPaid, hands-on experience in a professional commercial post-production environment
\nDirect mentorship and regular feedback from experienced creative leadership
\nExposure to professional client projects and established editing workflows
\nOpportunities to build portfolio-quality work across commercial, branded, documentary, and digital content
\nAccess to professional editing tools, production resources, and creative facilities
\nA flexible schedule designed to work around school commitments
\nA collaborative, respectful, and growth-oriented creative culture
\nPotential consideration for future freelance or junior editing opportunities based on performance, availability, and business needs
\nTo Apply
\nPlease also include a brief note explaining your interest in commercial editing and post-production, what you hope to learn during the internship, and your general availability from September 2026 through January 2027.
\n| Location | Hanover Park, IL |
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