Content Editor

This is a 3-month unpaid internship designed to give emerging creatives real-world experience on a high-profile production. If you're looking for an internship where your work will actually be seen — and felt — this is it.

About the Role

We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented Video Editor to craft engaging, platform-native content for social media. This role is ideal for someone with strong storytelling instincts, a pulse on content trends, and the ability to deliver high-quality, short-form content on a consistent basis. You’ll also contribute to the show’s creative evolution through ideation, testing new formats, and repurposing content from past episodes into thematic, emotionally resonant clips. The hours for this role are 12 to 9pm.

What You'll Be Learning & Doing

1. Episode Release Assets (Twice to Three Times Per Month)

Under guidance from the content team, you'll work with episode footage to support the creation of short-form edits across #ABtalks' core formats:

1. Watch and analyze raw episode footage (90+ minutes) to identify compelling moments.
2. Learn to add clean English & Arabic subtitles across all content
3. Develop consistency with #ABtalks' visual identity and tone
4. Receive regular feedback and creative direction from the team
5. Support the editing and delivery of the following per episode:

• 1x Guest Introduction (45–60 sec, 9x16 & 4x5) — learn to craft emotionally grounded intros using pacing, music, and storytelling
• 1x Official Trailer (45–60 sec, 9x16 & 4x5) — practice building high-energy edits with strong hooks and rhythm
• 1x Guest Clip (35–55 sec) — focused edits highlighting key insights or emotional moments
• 3x Teasers (15–25 sec) — short, impactful snippets to generate buzz
• 1x Call-to-Action Clip (up to 3 min) — engagement-driven edits to drive traffic to full episodes
• 1x Audio Podcast cut (MP3 format)

2. Creative, Compilations & Revival Clips (Weekly)

• Assist in editing short-form revival clips (15–60 sec) drawn from archive episodes
• Explore thematic, emotion-driven edits (e.g. self-growth, relationships, vulnerability)
• Get exposure to vertical platform best practices for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Experiment with pacing, music, and format under team guidance
• Apply subtitles, music, and basic motion graphics where applicable

3. Collaboration & Growth

• Join weekly brainstorm sessions and contribute fresh ideas — your perspective matters
• Work closely with the social media team to understand how content strategy shapes editing decisions
• Participate in feedback cycles and build the habit of iterating quickly and accurately
• Grow your understanding of tone, platform performance, and long-form to short-form storytelling

What We're Looking For

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Film, Media, Communications, or a related field
• Basic to intermediate experience with video editing software — Premiere Pro and/or After Effects is a strong plus
• A genuine interest in storytelling and content creation
• Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and improve with each edit
• Some exposure to editing for Reels, TikTok, or Shorts (even personal projects count!)
• Organized and able to manage deadlines with support from the team
• Fluent in English & Arabic is a must

Nice to Have

• Any experience with motion graphics or sound design
• Familiarity with #ABtalks or similar podcast/interview formats
• Interest in the intersection of culture, storytelling, and digital media

Why Intern With Us?

This is a rare opportunity to build your portfolio on content with real reach, learn directly from an experienced creative team, and understand what it takes to produce a globally recognized show. You'll leave with tangible skills, strong references, and edits you'll be proud to show.