What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Editor Intern position at OLI Outdoor Services?
Video Editor Internship – OLI Outdoor Services
Location: Primarily Remote (Must visit office in Godfrey, IL to pick up footage)
Schedule: Flexible — work as many hours as needed to meet your internship requirements
Type: Internship (Performance-based incentives available)
Ideal For: College students at SIUE or Lewis & Clark seeking internship credit
About the Internship
OLI Outdoor Services is offering a hands-on Video Editor Internship for students who want real-world experience in video production, social media content creation, and professional editing workflows. This is an excellent opportunity for current college students who need internship credit and want to build their portfolio while working with a fast-growing, creative brand.
This is primarily a remote position, giving you the freedom to edit from home. Interns will need to come into our Godfrey office periodically to pick up footage or project files as needed. You'll work directly with OLI's Marketing Director and Media Director to learn modern editing workflows used in professional social media and marketing content.
What You'll Learn & Work On
As a Video Editor Intern, you'll gain experience editing a variety of real client and brand content, including:
- Short-form videos (TikToks, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels)
- Long-form videos (interviews, project showcases, testimonials)
- Cinematic edits with high-quality footage
- Behind-the-scenes and on-site action content
- Educational and training videos
- Fun, viral-style brand content
You'll have access to footage from Sony cinema cameras, GoPros, drones, and iPhones.
Responsibilities
- Edit short and long-form videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar software (whichever software you are comfortable with)
- Pick up raw footage from our Godfrey, IL office as needed
- Organize project files and maintain clean workflows
- Apply brand colors, fonts, captions, and stylistic elements
- Meet project deadlines
- Communicate with our Marketing Director for revisions & direction
- Provide creative input on video concepts
- Maintain professionalism and attention to detail
What We're Looking For
- Current student at SIUE or Lewis & Clark Community College or nearby College
- Passionate about video editing and digital storytelling
- Basic experience with editing software (Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Strong communication and reliability
- Transportation to pick up footage in Godfrey, IL
- Organized and detail-oriented
Perks & Incentives
Although this is an internship, you'll receive:
- Flexible scheduling to complete your required internship hours
- Real-world experience with a growing media & marketing workflow
- Portfolio-building projects with real clients
- Direct mentorship from a professional videographer and marketing director
- Access to professional-grade footage
- Performance-based incentives (gift cards, bonuses, occasional paid projects)
- Potential opportunity for future paid work or part-time employment
Who This Internship Is Perfect For
- College students needing internship credit
- Aspiring editors wanting real experience
- Creatives looking to build a strong portfolio
- Students wanting mentorship and hands-on training
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $30,000 - $60,000