Junior Editor

18 hours ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Good Kid Productions Full-time
Company Description Good Kid Productions is an independent documentary film studio based in Richmond, Virginia, creating original documentaries and commissioned projects for businesses, nonprofits, foundations, and other mission-driven organizations. The studio focuses on unconventional political and cultural themes, combining rigorous research with bold visual storytelling to produce distinctive, thought-provoking work. Good Kid Productions is committed to following stories wherever they lead and treating serious subjects with cinematic ambition and care. Founded by filmmaker Rob Montz, the studio’s documentaries have reached millions of viewers and received national media coverage, offering team members the chance to contribute to projects with real public impact. Role Description The Junior Editor internship is a hybrid role based in the Greater Richmond Region, with a mix of on-site work and some work-from-home flexibility. The intern will support the post-production process by assembling rough cuts, creating shorts, organizing footage, creating basic edits, and preparing sequences under the guidance of senior editors. Daily tasks may include syncing audio and video, managing project files, logging and labeling clips, and assisting with versioning and exports for internal review and external delivery. The Junior Editor will help refine narrative flow, contribute ideas on pacing and structure, and collaborate with producers and editors to implement feedback. The intern will also learn best practices for documentary post-production workflows and gain experience working within a small, creative team environment. Qualifications
• Foundational skills in video editing and post-production tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects), with the ability to assemble rough cuts and basic sequences.
• Strong organizational and technical skills for managing media assets, project files, and timelines, including careful logging, labeling, and backup practices.
• Solid storytelling instincts and attention to detail, including a good sense of pacing, structure, continuity, and visual composition.
• Ability to follow editorial direction, incorporate feedback constructively, and collaborate effectively with filmmakers, producers, and other team members.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a professional, reliable work ethic suitable for a hybrid workplace.
• Interest in documentary filmmaking, political and cultural topics, and research-driven storytelling; prior experience with nonfiction projects is a plus.
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a film, media, communications, or related program is preferred but not required; a strong portfolio or sample edits can substitute.
• Capacity to learn quickly, adapt to evolving project needs, and handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.