About the role#
NewsBreak is building ReelBee, an open short-drama distribution platform for creators and studios. As a Creative Editor Intern, you will produce the trailers and paid-social assets that drive viewership. You will work directly with performance data to understand what captures audience attention. This is a 3 to 6 month internship requiring at least 24 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Cut short dramas into 15 to 60 second trailers and acquisition creatives for Meta, TikTok, and Google ads.
- Create 9:16 format videos with a focus on hooks within the first 3 seconds.
- Run quality checks on partner-submitted creatives for technical specs, subtitles, and policy compliance.
- Re-edit submitted content that does not meet quality standards.
- Produce weekly batches of creative variants, including different hooks, end CTAs, and subtitle styles.
- Iterate on content based on CTR and CPI data.
- Edit highlight clips and commentary-style content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram channels while maintaining a steady posting rhythm.
- Use AI tools to increase output and build reusable creative templates.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or recent graduation in film, media, design, or a related field.
- A portfolio demonstrating short-form video editing work.
- Proficiency in at least one of these tools: Premiere, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve.
- Deep familiarity with short dramas or vertical video formats.
- Understanding of hooks and beat-matching.
- Interest in analyzing data like CTR and CPI to inform editing decisions.
- Ability to read and write English subtitles.
- Experience with After Effects or motion graphics is a plus.
- Familiarity with overseas social ad guidelines and AI editing or voice tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Mountain View, California.
- The position is paid and full-time.
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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