Company DescriptionMedia Production- EntertainmentCompany/Project Name: "The Fightlete Report" Project Overview: Radio/Online TV Show - MMA/Boxing News -EntertainmentLocation: Based in Chicago, IL - Radio Show @IL Media SchoolThe Production Team is seeking a Lead Video Editor Intern that is passionate and motivated. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience for a career in Entertainment Video Editing by accomplishing independent tasks.The company's executives intend to create an online platform via the Radio/TV show that is not only artful and engaging, but also appealing to a wide audience without the need of large studio budget. With a low budget, high production quality,and marketable content, the Fightlete brand will be all the more appealing to distributors and fans of the fighting world. Fightlete will allow for the most success for a self-distribution campaign. Small commercially viable outlets have performed well in the past decade on most media platforms in recent years in the effort to accrue a profit. The Fightlete brand is one that holds a high potential in regards to making an impact in the fighting world. Website: Under construction for the new yearFacebook: www.facebook.com/FightleteReport*This is a 100% UNPAID internship.* Executive letters of recommendation are awarded after the completion of the contract. Job DescriptionEntertainment Video Editor - Internship Program (3-6 Months) We are looking for a talented video editor to assemble recorded footage into a finished project that matches director’s vision and is suitable for broadcasting.Ultimately, as a film and video editor, you should be able to bring sight and sound together in order to tell a cohesive storyManipulating and editing film-news pieces in a way that is invisible to the audienceTaking a brief to grasp production team’s needs and specificationsReviewing shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuityResponsibilitiesManipulate and edit film-news pieces in a way that is invisible to the audienceTake a brief to grasp production team’s needs and specificationsReview shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuityTrim footage segments and put together the sequence of the filmInput music, dialogues, graphics and effectsCreate rough and final cutsEnsure logical sequencing and smooth runningConsult with stakeholders from production to post-production processContinuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.QualificationsRequirementsProven work experience as a video editorSolid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut)Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolioThorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuityFamiliarity with special effects, 3D and compositingCreative mind and storytelling skillsCompleted/Pursuing a BS degree in film studies, cinematography or experience in related fieldsAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.For more info contact:Production Team 312.890.0777