YouTube Host InternAt — Charlie Chang Media

The YouTube Host Intern is responsible for researching, preparing, and presenting educational and engaging video content for a professional YouTube channel. This role involves collaborating with a creative team to develop scripts and outlines, filming long-form and short-form videos, and refining on-camera delivery to maximize audience engagement. The intern will also participate in content planning meetings, analyze performance data, and implement feedback to continuously improve. This position provides hands-on experience in digital media, communication strategy, and content marketing, giving the intern the opportunity to build professional-level skills in public speaking, research, teamwork, and digital content production.

Tasks

Duties include:
Content Research & Preparation: Research industry-relevant topics using articles, reports, blogs, and competitor videos to build a comprehensive understanding of subject matter. Summarize findings and prepare talking points or outlines for video scripts.

Script Review & Development: Collaborate with project managers to refine video scripts and outlines. Provide feedback to ensure clarity, accuracy, and audience alignment.

On-Camera Presentation: Record long-form video content, practicing professional communication skills including clarity, pacing, tone, and audience engagement.

Audience Engagement Strategy: Learn and apply storytelling techniques to build trust and increase viewer retention. Analyze prior content performance to adjust hosting style based on viewer feedback and analytics.

Collaboration with Media Team: Participate in regular meetings with project managers, editors, and creative directors to align content strategy. Gain experience in cross-functional teamwork and creative collaboration.

Performance Review & Iteration: Review video analytics (average view duration, retention, click-through rate, etc.) to assess hosting performance. Implement feedback from creative directors to continually improve delivery.

Professional Development: Receive mentorship and training in digital media production, communication strategy, and personal branding. Build transferable skills relevant to careers in marketing, media, and communications.

Training

Students will receive a structured onboarding and ongoing training program to ensure they achieve the learning outcomes of the internship. Training includes:

General Orientation: An initial overview of the company’s mission, content strategy, workflow systems, and expectations for the YouTube Host role.

Onboarding & Skills Development: Introduction to script review, topic research methods, YouTube production standards, and on-camera presentation techniques.

Monthly One-on-One Mentorship: Regular meetings with the COO to review performance, provide feedback, and set development goals.

Job Shadowing & Work Samples: Opportunities to observe senior hosts and review sample scripts and videos to understand best practices in digital communication.

Workshops & Feedback Sessions: Training in storytelling frameworks, digital marketing fundamentals, and audience engagement strategies. Constructive feedback will be provided after recordings to guide improvement.

Performance Review & Analytics Training: Guidance on how to interpret video analytics (e.g., retention rates, audience engagement) and apply data-driven insights to refine hosting skills.

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the academic internship, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate professional communication skills by effectively presenting educational content on camera with clarity, confidence, and audience engagement.

Apply research and critical thinking skills to analyze industry-relevant topics and translate complex information into accessible, engaging video content.

Collaborate within a creative production team by contributing to script development, incorporating editorial feedback, and coordinating with project managers and editors.

Evaluate digital media performance metrics (e.g., viewer retention, watch time, engagement) and use data-driven insights to improve content delivery.

Develop transferable professional skills in public speaking, media production, and digital marketing applicable to careers in communications, business, and content creation.