Assistant Editor

Position Overview Job Title:

Assistant Editor

Department:

Post Production

Reports To:

Lead Editor / Post Supervisor / Supervising Producer

Employment Type:

Full Time Staff Position About the Production Environment Our post production workflows support fast paced unscripted television, documentary, and branded content. Projects often involve large volumes of footage, multi camera formats, and tight delivery timelines. We rely on team members who are highly organized, technically proficient, and capable of maintaining clean, efficient workflows across multiple projects. Role Summary We are seeking a detail oriented and technically skilled Assistant Editor to join our team as a full time staff member supporting unscripted television productions. This role is responsible for managing media, preparing projects for editors, maintaining organized workflows, and ensuring that post production runs efficiently from ingest through delivery. The Assistant Editor plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of footage, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting editors and producers in a fast paced environment. This is a long term staff position intended for someone who wants to grow within post production and become a key contributor to the editorial team. Experience working with high volume footage, multi camera workflows, and documentary or reality television is strongly valued. Key Responsibilities Media Management Ingest & Organization Offload, verify, and organize media using professional data management practices. Maintain clear folder structures and naming conventions across all projects. Project Setup Build and maintain project files, including bin organization, sequence templates, and standardized workflows for editors. Transcoding & Proxy Workflows Generate proxies and transcodes as needed, ensuring compatibility across editing systems and maintaining efficient playback performance. Editorial Support Editor Prep Prepare timelines, string outs, and selects for editors based on producer notes and production materials. Syncing & Grouping Sync audio and video, manage multi camera groupings, and ensure accurate timecode alignment. Exports & Deliverables Handle exports for internal review, network delivery, and archival purposes, ensuring all specs are met. Version Control Maintain clear versioning of sequences, cuts, and deliverables to prevent errors and confusion. Workflow & Systems Data Integrity Ensure all media is properly backed up, verified, and tracked across storage systems. Storage Management Manage project storage across drives, servers, or NAS systems, maintaining organization and accessibility. Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to media, codecs, playback, or project files. Collaboration Production Coordination Work closely with producers, editors, and field teams to ensure all footage and materials are properly tracked and accessible. Notes Implementation Assist with incorporating producer notes, making minor edits, and preparing updated versions for review. Cross Department Communication Coordinate with camera, DIT, and production teams to ensure proper handoff of media and metadata. Post Operations Archiving Prepare and manage project archives, ensuring all media and project files are properly stored and documented. Quality Control Review exports for technical accuracy including audio levels, color consistency, and formatting requirements. Workflow Optimization Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in post production workflows and systems. Required Qualifications Editing Software Proficiency Strong experience with Adobe Premiere Pro. Familiarity with After Effects and DaVinci Resolve is a plus. Post Production Experience 2 to 4 years of experience in post production, preferably in unscripted television or documentary workflows. Media Management Skills Strong understanding of file structures, codecs, transcoding, and backup workflows. Technical Knowledge Familiarity with video formats, frame rates, color workflows, and audio synchronization. Organization Skills Ability to manage large volumes of media while maintaining clean and consistent workflows. Problem Solving Ability Ability to troubleshoot technical issues quickly and efficiently. Preferred Qualifications Experience with multi camera and reality television workflows Familiarity with shared storage systems such as NAS or SAN environments Experience with tools such as ShotPut Pro or similar offload software Basic knowledge of color workflows and finishing processes Understanding of delivery specifications for networks or streaming platforms Key Attributes Detail Oriented Maintains precise organization across all media and project files. Calm Under Pressure Performs effectively under tight deadlines and high workload. Collaborative Works closely with editors, producers, and post teams. Technically Curious Stays up to date with evolving post production tools and workflows. Reliable Consistently delivers accurate and organized work. Application Instructions Applicants should submit a resume and relevant work samples, including editing projects, timelines, or examples that demonstrate organizational and technical proficiency in post production workflows.