Video Archive & Editing Intern

SurflineWavetrak, Inc.San Diego, CA

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Overview

Schedule

Part-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Surfline is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join our Content team as a part-time intern for Summer 2026. As a Video Archive & Editing Intern, you’ll get hands-on experience working with decades of surf media - diving into a rich library of footage while learning the tools, workflows and behind-the-scenes operations that power a modern content team. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Video Programming Manager to gain insight into how large-scale media libraries are organized, maintained and brought to life. You’ll help audit legacy server storage, catalog archival footage, and improve how our video assets are structured and accessed. This is a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role in preserving Surfline’s media history while building real-world skills in video editing, media management and content operations. Under Surfline’s “Work from Anywhere” policy, this position may be performed on a remote basis from any location within California.

What You'll Do:

Content Operational Support

Maintain and organize historical and archival Surfline footage
Catalog video files including; file names, formats, locations, metadata, etc
Identify duplicate, missing, or inaccessible files and flag issues for the team
Learn established workflows and documentation standards

Media Library Projects

Audit and document Surfline’s legacy video server assets
Assist in the creation of organizational structure for an inventory of media assets; including file locations, accessibility status and more
Support the content team on a real-world media operations project

Communication & Collaboration

Deliver final documentation that can be used by the video team for future access
Utilize excel to create a structured inventory of the media library

What You'll Learn:

Video editing fundamentals
Increase knowledge of archiving assets and workflows on digital asset management (DAM)
Best practices for organizing large-scale video libraries
Experience working with server-based storage systems and file structures
Use of tools such as Excel and/or asset management platforms
Operational workflows and documentation practices
Collaboration with a professional video production team

What We're Looking For:

Current student enrolled in Film, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working with large volumes of files and structured data
Basic familiarity with video file types and formats (ex: .mp4, .mov)
Ability to follow processes with consistency and accuracy
Strong written communication skills for documentation
Must be able to work within Pacific Time (PT) hours

You May Also Have:

Interest in surf culture or media production
Familiarity with editing software and media asset management tools
Basic experience with spreadsheets or databases
Understanding of video codecs and production workflows

About Surfline Wavetrak:  Millions of people around the world depend on Surfline Wavetrak’s products to enrich their experiences in and around the ocean. Since 1985, our company has connected people with the ocean. Starting with surfers and expanding to offshore cruisers, anglers and a myriad of other ocean enthusiasts, we’ve made it our mission to deliver peak maritime experiences. We provide those who work and play in the ocean with all the advanced tools, personalized insights and immersive content to make their lives better -- supplying them with the information they need to make smarter decisions, seek out new experiences and gain valuable knowledge.  We are dedicated to bringing people together across the globe, and we champion and encourage those who bring different perspectives, ideas, and creativity. At Surfline Wavetrak, we recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, and any other protected status. 

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SurflineWavetrak, Inc. lists this role as a Part-time position.

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SurflineWavetrak, Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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SurflineWavetrak, Inc. offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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