About the role#
NDot AI is building a short drama business. We are hiring a Short Drama Creative Editor Intern to cut and QC the trailers and paid ad creatives that bring viewers to our dramas. You will report to the Design Lead and work closely with the Performance Marketing team.
What you'll do#
- Cut short dramas into 15 to 60 second trailers and paid ads in 9:16 format. You will focus on creating strong hooks within the first 3 seconds.
- QC partner creatives for specs, subtitles, hook strength, and ad-policy compliance. You will perform light edits when files do not meet our standards.
- Produce creative variants every week based on test plans. You will iterate on these based on CTR and CPI results.
- Manage short-drama channels on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram by cutting highlight clips and recap videos on a steady schedule.
- Build reusable creative templates and use AI tools for auto-subtitling, translation, dubbing, and smart editing.
What you'll need#
- Current student or recent graduate in film, media, design, or a related field.
- A portfolio showcasing your short-form video editing work.
- Proficiency in at least one of these tools: Premiere Pro, CapCut (or Jianying), or DaVinci Resolve.
- Experience with After Effects or motion graphics is a plus.
- A habit of watching short dramas or vertical short-form video.
- An understanding of hooks and beat-synced cuts, plus the ability to explain why an ad works.
- Curiosity about data and a willingness to optimize creatives based on CTR and CPI metrics.
- English proficiency sufficient to handle subtitles.
- Familiarity with overseas social platform ad policies or AI editing tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Mountain View, California.
- This is a paid internship.
- The position is part-time, requiring at least 24 hours per week.
About NewsBreak
NewsBreak operates a digital platform that aggregates local news and community information. The company connects users with content from over 10,000 sources across the United States. It maintains a focus on machine learning and natural language processing to personalize information delivery. Founded in 2015, the organization is based in Mountain View, California.
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