Who are we?

MATTE is a 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.

About this role:

MATTE is looking for an Editing Intern with a strong sense of pacing, storytelling, and what makes a social edit work. You’ll help turn raw footage into short-form content, working alongside our post-production leads and creatives from initial cuts through final delivery. You’ll also explore how AI tools can improve the editing process, from organizing footage to building more efficient workflows.

Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities

• Edit short-form social content and cutdowns for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and YouTube, with guidance from post-production leads and creatives.
• Support the editing process from footage review and initial assembly through revisions, versioning, and final exports.
• Help build and refine AI-assisted workflows for transcription, rough-cut assembly, captioning, and asset organization.
• Maintain organized project files, consistent naming conventions, and platform-specific export settings.
• Participate in creative reviews and learn how feedback shapes pacing, storytelling, and final edits.

Desired Skills & Capabilities

• Hands-on experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, with a reel or samples of short-form edits. School and personal projects are welcome.
• An eye for pacing, sound, and visual storytelling, with an interest in social content.
• Strong working knowledge of Claude and other AI tools, particularly for organizing tasks and improving workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and an organized approach to project files, revisions, and delivery.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a willingness to experiment, ask questions, and learn from feedback.

Nice to Have

• Basic motion graphics skills or familiarity with Adobe After Effects.
• Experience using scripting or structured prompts to build repeatable AI-assisted workflows.

About the Internship:

Get a closer look at life inside MATTE, a creative studio working across culture, brands, and experiences. Our internship program offers opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to creative projects, and build skills that support your career goals.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on learning in a collaborative creative environment.
• Guidance and feedback from industry professionals.
• Exposure to the creative process, from initial ideas through execution.
• Opportunities to build your professional network and explore career paths.
• Academic credit, subject to your school’s requirements and approval.

Program Details & Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a university undergraduate or master’s program.
• Must be available for a minimum of 16 hours per week, working two days on-site at our New York City offices.
• Must be available for the full program, from February 3 through May 12, 2027. All internships begin February 3, 2027.

This is an unpaid internship that may qualify for academic credit. Interns are not eligible for employee benefits.

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.