Social Media Video Editor (Unpaid)

Job Description

Company Description

Mainsail Marketing, founded in 2024, is a dynamic agency dedicated to elevating businesses through expert design, branding, and comprehensive marketing services. Known for creating "NEXT LEVEL REELS," Mainsail Marketing produces high-impact promotional videos, short-form content, and holistic social media strategies tailored to drive growth and engagement. With a commitment to innovation, Mainsail also designs user-centric websites that resonate with each client's brand identity, ensuring a seamless reflection of their values and mission. Our focus is to empower clients to reach new audiences and achieve lasting success through the art of storytelling.

Role Description

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Social Media Video Editor (Intern) at Mainsail Marketing, based in Turlock, CA. This is an unpaid internship that offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience with one of the Central Valley's top social media management teams. In this role, you’ll be producing and editing short-form video reels for various platforms, with a focus on creating visually compelling, on-trend, and shareable content. As a Video Editor, you will engage in the full production process, including video editing, color grading, and motion graphics, as well as collaborating on graphic design elements to enhance social media content.

You’ll be instrumental in supporting our social media strategies by crafting content that aligns with brand goals, resonates with target audiences, and leverages current social media trends. This role offers a great opportunity to work directly with industry professionals, refine your video editing skills, and contribute meaningfully to client growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and edit short-form video reels for social media platforms, focusing on eye-catching, engaging, and branded content.
• Edit video footage with attention to detail in color grading, sound mixing, and post-production refinement.
• Integrate motion graphics and dynamic design elements to make content more visually appealing.
• Collaborate with the Social Media team to understand brand guidelines and content objectives.
• Assist in graphic design tasks to complement video production and enhance social media assets.
• Stay informed about social media trends and implement creative ideas to keep content fresh and relevant.
• Provide insight and creative solutions to optimize content for engagement on various platforms.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Video Production and Video Editing, with experience in short-form video production for social media.
• Knowledge of Video Color Grading, Motion Graphics, and Graphic Design to enhance video quality and viewer engagement.
• Familiarity with industry-standard video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, After Effects) and design tools (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong sense of creativity, visual storytelling, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple projects.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to take and implement constructive feedback.
• Awareness of current social media trends and emerging platforms.
• Education: Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Film, Communications, Journalism, Media Production, Graphic Design, or a related field.

This internship provides an incredible opportunity to build a portfolio, gain practical experience, and make a measurable impact on client success through creative social media content. Join us to become part of a team passionate about delivering excellence and helping brands tell their stories through captivating visual content!