Organisation profile:
The Ability Postproduction Academy is a Glasgow based training organisation that teaches professional video and film post-production skills. It specialises in helping people develop careers in content creation, film and television editing, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and inclusion. Its offer training in professional editing software including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. It delivers individual and group training remotely and face-to-face. Industry clients include BBC, ITV (Emmerdale and Coronation Street teams), the National Film and Television School, Northern Film School and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Website: https://abilityacademy.co.uk/
Internship overview:
We are looking for a motivated and creative Junior Video Editor to join us as a paid intern. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their career in post-production who wants to develop practical editing skills and web design skills while working on a variety of other projects. You will work alongside experienced editors and trainers, gaining valuable experience and building a professional portfolio.
What You will Gain
– Paid professional work experience.
– Mentoring from experienced post-production professionals.
– Hands-on experience working on real client and Ability Academy projects.
– Opportunity to strengthen your editing and web design portfolio.
– Exposure to industry-standard workflows and software.
– A supportive and inclusive working environment focused on developing emerging talent.
Main duties and tasks
Your role will include:
– Editing video content for the Ability Academy’s social media platforms and website, promotional campaigns and educational materials.
– Producing / video editing content for the Ability Academy’s website.
– Organising and managing video footage and project files.
– Adding graphics, titles, captions, and basic motion graphics to content.
– Source and edit music and sound effects.
– Perform basic colour correction and audio balancing.
– Help maintain an organized media library and editing workflow.
– Support the team with post-production tasks.
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience:
– An interest in video editing and accessibility technology.
– Good planning and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines, with appropriate support.
– Good IT skills with the ability to use Word, and Word Press (desirable)
– Basic experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Avid Media Composer.
– An interest in and understanding of disabled access, inclusion and equality – or be willing to learn.
Skills & Personal Attributes
Critical Thinking:
– Ability to use sound judgment when completing tasks independently.
– Confidence to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
Collaboration & Adaptability:
– Experience working effectively in group projects.
– Flexibility to adapt to changing project briefs and team dynamics.
Career Motivation:
– Passion for entering the editing, content creation industry.
– Clear understanding of how this internship supports your long-term career goals.
Attention to Detail:
– High level of accuracy in proofreading, formatting, and grammar.
– Strong organisational habits cultivated through previous projects.
Communication:
– Able to communicate clearly with others and understand information, whether in writing, speaking or other accessible ways.
Growth Mindset:
– Willing to learn with passion and adapt how you work with support and adjustments where helpful for learning new editorial tools.
– Openness to receiving constructive feedback and editing notes.
Time Management:
– Able to manage time effectively, plan tasks and maintain steady progress to complete projects.
Criteria for qualification:
– You should have a clear need for this opportunity and be able to explain how it will help you overcome barriers to achieving your career goals.
– You must identify as deaf or disabled. This includes (but is not limited to):
– Physical or sensory impairments, Mental health conditions, Neurodivergence, Learning disabilities or difficulties (e.g. dyslexia)
– Long-term health conditions
You do not need to share personal details in your supporting statement unless you wish to. If you do, please note these details will be seen by the shortlisting panel.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to making the recruitment process accessible. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the application or interview process, or to help you perform well if selected.
We will do our best to meet your needs and we welcome any questions you may have before applying.
Additional Information:
Contract: 420 hours – 2 days per week (16 hours)
Location: Working from home and within a studio: Loud and Proud Studios 14 William St, Paisley PA1 2LZ
If you would like to discuss this opportunity with the employer prior to submitting your application, please contact: Nigel Honey: nigel@abilityacademy.co.uk
We welcome applications from aspiring editors at the beginning of their careers, including recent graduates, career changers, and self-taught creators. We are committed to creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented groups and communities.
Applications must be received by 12 p.m. on 30 September 2026. If submitting your application by email, please send it to George Chinwo at interns@inclusionscotland.org by the same deadline.