Job Description
Current opening summary: We're seeking an organized and diligent (aspiring) film & video editor who isn't afraid to tackle big, international stories. Coffee-fetchers need not apply.
Schedule: In-Person & Remote, Part-time (10hrs/wk minimum) & Flexible Hours
ASSISTANT EDITOR INTERN
NEW YORK CITY, NY | IN-PERSON & REMOTE
Length: Fall/Winter 2026 and/or Spring/Summer 2027 (with the possibility for
advancement and additional time/opportunities)
Location: In-Person & Remote – part time - 10hrs/wk minimum - flexible hours
To be eligible to participate in the internship program, you must be:
- an active student participating in an undergraduate program;
- an active student participating in a graduate program; or
- a recent graduate within 10 years of graduation
This position is unpaid, but you will receive college/educational credits for your work, if
needed. This internship will be a mentorship program where you will work with and
get direct advisement from the founder of TASTE.
About TASTE:
An internationally award-winning food documentary series. We film the uncovered, true
stories about culinaires worldwide.
Our TASTE documentary films include dictator-fighting restaurateurs in Myanmar,
Michelin-starred chefs in Europe, snail farmers in Vienna, hunters in Borneo jungles, cricket
farmers in Thailand, Jewish bakers fighting anti-Semitism in Budapest, former felons-
turned-fine dining chefs, and many more.
TASTE is a short-form documentary series that brings people together through two of the
world's most uniting forces: food and stories.
TASTE reveals the undiscovered stories of struggle, risk and reward behind our food.
To date, we've filmed 70 documentary short films across 30 countries worldwide in Asia,
Europe and the Americas—from Bhutan to Budapest to Brooklyn.
The yet-to-be released series has earned 45 international film festival nominations and
awards on its pilot episodes thus far and has been featured in international press such as
Food & Wine Magazine, Edible, Huffington Post, PBS and more.
WEBSITE: http://www.tastewithkevin.com/
TRAILER: https://youtu.be/AgB5XeyHpM4
SNEAK PREVIEW EPISODE ON AMAZON PRIME: https://amzn.to/2IisQrL
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tastewithkevin/
About the Assistant Editor Intern Role:
As an assistant editor, you will work closely with Kevin Longa (the founder of TASTE) in-
person and via phone calls, emails, texts, etc. (can be in-person and/or remote) on every
step of the film & video editing process, including but not limited to:
- Make, complete and deliver rough and final draft edits of documentary short films, teaser and trailer videos.
- Improve in-progress rough draft edits by refining current edits with music, footage, etc.
- Improve and finalize documentary storylines on current in-progress edits.
- Organize and deliver Premiere Pro project files, video exports and other related media files for the creation of documentary films and videos.
- Work one-on-one with Kevin Longa to learn and implement edits and changes to new drafts.
- Learn how to utilize music licensing libraries for audio soundtracks for films.
- Work with dailies, music, raw footage, stock footage, archival footage to compose edits.
- Make selects, radio edits, rough cuts, fine cuts and final cuts of documentary short films.
- Quality control all incoming and outgoing film, video, and audio assets.
- Create and share Adobe Premiere Pro project files and video exports.
- Learn, implement and deliver industry-standard video file exports, project files, audio file exports, etc.
Ultimately your work will be posted on the TASTE YouTube channel, Instagram, Facebook
and/or Amazon Prime.
Sample Tasks & Qualifications:
- Applicants should have a high attention to detail and be organized, motivated, and self- directed (this is essential!)
- Identify and troubleshoot technical problems
- Uploading materials to YouTube, Vimeo and WeTransfer
- Experience and knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent, professional NLE program) is an absolute must.
- Eagerness to learn.
- Stellar writing and storytelling skills.
- Ability to edit to music and rhythm is required and absolutely essential.
Flexible location and times. This is a hybrid in-person and remote position. The entire
internship will be done with flexible deadlines and work hours that will fit within your
schedule. As long as an intern is making progress on his/her projects and putting in 100%
effort, then we will make sure that project work hours and deadlines will be flexible
according to the intern's schedule.
*IMPORTANT:
In order for your application to be read and considered, it is required to fill out this
form: https://bit.ly/3fz4rh7
All applicants who fail to fill out this form will NOT proceed to the interview
selection round.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t able to contact all
candidates who apply, but if you are invited for an interview, you will generally be
contacted within 4 weeks of submitting your application.
Thank you for your interest in working with us. Good luck!
What former interns have to say:
“Looking back on my internship with TASTE, I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity
to gain hands-on-experience and 1-on-1 mentorship at a very early point in my career—
that’s not common with most entry-level internships. During my internship, I was given the
opportunity to get my hands dirty, make mistakes, learn and collaborate. It felt
empowering to be given the creative freedom to create something that I felt excited
about. By the end of my internship with TASTE, I had built a solid foundation in editing that
ultimately kick-started my career.”
— Monique K. | TASTE Assistant Editor Intern
“Interning at TASTE was a fantastic opportunity to gain a glimpse into the world of
documentary filmmaking. Kevin is incredibly knowledgeable, and through TASTE’s
internship, I was able to film world-renowned chefs, edit captivating stories, and eat some
amazing food. Anyone interested in learning more about the world of documentary
filmmaking would be lucky to work with Kevin on TASTE!”
— Ryan Y. | TASTE Assistant Editor Intern, Assistant
Cinematographer Intern and Marketing & Digital Video Intern
“During my internship, I had the incredible opportunity to connect with potential media
outlets and dive deep into the world of planning, budgeting, and producing various
events and ideas. This hands-on experience not only sharpened my skills but also fueled
my passion for the creative industry. A huge thank you to Kevin Longa for guiding me and
allowing me to contribute to such innovative projects.”
— Julia L | TASTE Business of Film, Media & Journalism Intern
“My almost 16-month internship at TASTE was an immensely productive one. Kevin gave
me very flexible hours, and allowed me to learn the tools of the trade at my own pace
while also giving me deadlines to ensure I was attaining my own goals. I learned so much
about 360º/VR filmmaking, and when my time at TASTE Productions had come to an end, I
was introduced to a variety of very helpful and friendly contacts in the industry. I highly
recommend working for TASTE!”
— Alex B. | TASTE 360 VR Video Editor Intern
“The Business of Film, Media, & Journalism internship was incredibly insightful and helped
me learn a lot about marketing and distribution. Kevin is a great mentor whose passion for
the project is infectious and makes you feel like the work you’re doing truly matters.”
— Dhruv A. | Business of Film, Media, & Journalism Intern
“Working with TASTE and Kevin was a very valuable and rewarding experience in my
career. Kevin is a great mentor who not only pushes to create work that is creative and
inspiring but also has excellent technical skills. Working with TASTE really helped me
become more detail oriented and gain a good understanding of all the work it takes to
create documentary films. Getting to work on such cool content before it is released is
definitely a plus!”
— Kruthika S. | TASTE Marketing & Digital
Video Intern and Business of Film, Media & Journalism Intern
“As an intern for TASTE, I got to have hands-on experience in every step of the post-
production process, and I felt my creative choices and input had a significant impact on
the final edits I made with Kevin. I recommend this program for any aspiring editor who
thrives on solid, meaningful feedback and wants to get their hands on some really
awesome footage to play around with.”
— Finn O. | TASTE Assistant Editor Intern
“The archival internship at TASTE was a valuable experience that gave me a glimpse into
the tedious but tremendously important part of any video production. What I enjoyed the
most about the internship is that I got to do hands-on work from day one and received
immediate feedback from Kevin, who is patient with questions and attentive to
suggestions. I also liked the independence I had as an intern. I could structure my working
hours depending on my busy academic schedule, and I was given a lot of freedom to
approach the tasks the best way I see fit. This is an ideal internship for those that would not
be deterred by hard work in exchange for that sweet taste of discovering buried gold in a
sea of footage!”
— Ashley H. | TASTE Assistant Archival Editor
“Working with Kevin as an intern at TASTE was a great experience, especially as someone
trying to start a career in the Film/TV industry. I was trusted to do my work on my own time,
where I helped out with various tasks and films, and was constantly learning from Kevin’s
expertise. How much you do is dependent on you and you are constantly given the
opportunity to do/learn more, if desired!”
— Ben G. | TASTE Assistant Editor Intern
“I thoroughly enjoyed my internship and now have a very valuable experience under my
belt. As I go into the “real world” having this internship experience was good for me to
start out as a professional. Being able to use my skills in a real-life situation is the best
learning experience in the world. I loved being immersed in an intensive and professional
environment, working under Kevin’s guidance and developing the essential creative
concepts and technical craft to make films.”
— Holly L. | TASTE Assistant Editor Intern
“Definitely was a fulfilling experience. Kevin’s a cool and down-to-earth mentor and taught
me a lot about the ins and outs of editing documentaries. Furthermore, the experience
was laid-back and challenging at the same time. Definitely worth it if you’re willing to put
in the time and effort. ”
— Avery T. | TASTE Assistant Editor Intern
“My internship at TASTE was a great experience as I got to work with Kevin directly and
learn from him by editing videos that were actually used by the channel, allowing me to
gain tangible video editing skills. Kevin is a fantastic mentor for beginners in the field - he
patiently helps you learn the basics and is willing to give you the opportunity to grow by
working on bigger projects as your skill level increases. Moreover, through this internship, I
developed an appreciation for food as a tool of community building. Since then, my own
projects have been inspired by the role of food in people’s lives, be that my food
documentary on Biryani or my choice to incorporate Banana Bread into my thesis.”
— Anvitha P. | TASTE Marketing & Digital Video Intern
“Over the past half a year I have had the immense pleasure of learning firsthand not only
how the documentary film business works, but how the entertainment world runs as well,
and it is all thanks to Kevin Longa. Meetings in Washington Square Park felt nothing like
meetings, but were instead groundbreaking discussions about the state of the industry
and various other moral quandaries. Not only have I picked up plenty of new skills and a
heightened understanding of the industry, but I am confident to say that I have also met a
mentor and friend that I wish absolutely nothing but the best for, and look forward to
seeing our paths cross again in the new age.”
— Shayan R | TASTE Business of Film, Media & Journalism Intern
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