Assistant Video Editor

Assistant Video Editor at 24 Seven Talent Assistant Video Editor at 24 Seven Talent in Wilmington, California Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Assistant Video Editor Monday-Friday, ~40 hrs/week Onsite in Long Beach, CA $35/hr (W2, eligible for overtime + benefits) Start within 2 weeks preferred Ongoing contract work About the Role We're looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Editor to support the post-production team in creating high-quality video content across short-form (30 seconds to 3 minutes) and longer-form projects for presentations and events. This role is ideal for someone early in their editing career who has strong technical fundamentals and an interest in documentary-style storytelling. You'll play a key role in organizing footage, prepping projects, and supporting editors in bringing stories to life. What You'll Do Assist editors with project setup, media organization, and file management Ingest, label, and organize large volumes of raw footage Build stringouts, selects, and rough assemblies based on briefs or editor direction Support edits across interviews, talking heads, scripted content, and b-roll Handle basic cuts, trims, and versioning for internal and external review Prep timelines for color, sound, and finishing Export deliverables and ensure proper formatting across platforms Maintain organized project files and adhere to post-production workflows What We're Looking For 1-3 years of video editing or assistant editing experience Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects a plus) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Familiarity with post-production workflows and media management Ability to take direction and collaborate closely with editors and producers Interest in documentary-style storytelling and content creation Comfortable working onsite in Long Beach and managing multiple projects Details Freelance contract, ~3 months with potential to extend Onsite in Long Beach, CA