ASSISTANT VIDEO EDITOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Media asset libraries can hold tens of thousands of files. When ingest protocols break down and project folders go unstructured, editors lose hours tracking versions instead of cutting footage. The Assistant Video Editor keeps that infrastructure intact, managing media wrangling, file naming conventions, and MAM/DAM workflows so the editing team ships on time. Post-production in broadcast and digital channels runs on codec literacy and deadline discipline; this role supplies both.

As the Assistant Video Editor, you support the full post-production pipeline from media ingest through final delivery, ensuring every project meets editorial and commercial timelines. You work directly under senior editors and the post-production lead, handling asset organization and hands-on editing across a mix of long-form and short-form output.

Career Impact: Hands-on experience with broadcast-grade post-production workflows and MAM/DAM systems builds the technical fluency that separates mid-level editors from those ready to step into a Video Editor role.

Business Impact: The accuracy of your media management directly determines whether editors can cut to air on time; a missed ingest or mislabeled asset cascades into missed broadcast windows.

Growth Opportunity: Exposure to multichannel delivery formats, from UHD broadcast to social short-form, expands your reel and market value toward roles such as Video Editor or Post-Production Coordinator.

Company Value: JD 4 signals a creative, team-forward production culture with structured shift coverage and investment in current hardware and editing infrastructure.

• Ingest and organize media files across HD and UHD formats, applying consistent naming conventions and folder structures.
• Manage project setup for the editing team, ensuring assets are prepped and accessible before cuts begin.
• Edit and deliver short-form and long-form video content to approved creative briefs and channel specifications.
• Support post-production workflows by logging, reporting, and helping resolve technical issues in collaboration with IT.
• Assist senior editors throughout production cycles, including rough cuts, color correction, audio mixing, and motion graphics application.
• Maintain and support the MAM/DAM system, keeping asset libraries current and permissions properly assigned.
• Verify rights clearance for licensed material, including music and third-party images, before final delivery.
• Monitor project timelines across multiple concurrent deliverables to ensure on-budget, on-schedule completion.

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Multimedia Journalism, or Communications, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 or more years of video editing experience, with demonstrated involvement in post-production workflows including media ingest and asset management.
• Working knowledge of MAM/DAM systems and their role in managing production file structures.
• Proficiency with professional video editing software within a post-production or broadcast environment.
• Understanding of video standards, codecs, and delivery formats across broadcast and digital channels.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail in file naming, versioning, and project setup.
• Effective time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with editors, producers, and technical support.

• Experience in field production, including camera operation and on-location shooting.
• Familiarity with motion graphics creation, including title cards, lower thirds, and templated After Effects elements.
• Bilingual language proficiency to support transcription, translation, or multilingual content needs.
• Prior experience in a broadcast, agency, or sports media post-production environment.

• On-time delivery rate across assigned projects, measured against editorial and broadcast deadlines.
• Media ingest accuracy rate, reflecting the percentage of assets correctly named, logged, and filed on first pass.
• MAM/DAM system health score or audit findings, measuring how consistently asset libraries are maintained.
• Turnaround time per edit revision cycle, tracking responsiveness to feedback from senior editors.
• Rights clearance completion rate before delivery, ensuring zero licensed-material violations per project.
• Typical tools: Non-linear editing platforms (commonly Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro); asset management systems (commonly CatDV or comparable MAM/DAM).

• Base Salary Range: $42,000 – $58,000 per year, depending on experience and market
• Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus of 3–5% based on individual and team performance
• Equity: Typically not offered at this seniority level
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contributes to premium
• PTO: 12–15 days annually plus standard public holidays
• Common Perks: Equipment access, software licenses, potential hybrid scheduling in established post-production environments

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background checks, including criminal history review, are a condition of employment and will be conducted in accordance with applicable law. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process upon request. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Assistant Video Editor owns the full cycle of media organization and post-production support, managing file ingest, asset naming, and MAM/DAM system health across production cycles. Working alongside editors and IT teams, this role ensures the editing team has well-structured project setups and operational continuity to meet weekly distribution deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize all media files across production cycles.
• Set up projects for the editing team.
• Edit and distribute internal media on a weekly basis.
• Collaborate with the editing team to support production needs.
• Support post-production through media ingest, file renaming, and asset management.
• Assist in maintaining a healthy MAM/DAM system.
• Communicate with IT and support teams for troubleshooting assistance.
• Remain proactive and engaged in the ever-changing creative process.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of video editing experience, including internship experience.
• Knowledge of DAM/MAM systems, workflows, and hands-on experience working with them.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and other Adobe products.
• CATDV knowledge is an asset.
• Extremely organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support a team.

Embedded within a post-production team, the Assistant Video Editor handles the full editorial pipeline from setup through final client delivery, including creative editing, motion graphics application, color correction, and audio mixing across multiple channels. Working closely with producers, freelancers, and fundraising stakeholders, this role enables the consistent delivery of high-quality video content that serves both commercial and nonprofit objectives.

Core Functions

• Edit video creatively to match the approved creative concept and vision.
• Work with existing video assets to customize or repurpose them for various channels or deliverable needs.
• Assist in all aspects of post-production, from setup to basic graphics, to produce the final cut of a video for client delivery.
• Assist in the development of scripts and shot lists.
• Reconcile and code invoices from hired freelancers.
• Transcribe and translate audio files as needed.
• Shoot video for events or meetings as needed.
• Promote the availability of digital media catalog resources within various fundraising efforts.
• Record audio bites as needed.
• Handle intermediate-level finishing stages of an edit, including music editing, color correction, audio mixing, and applying After Effects motion graphics templates as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate's degree in Multimedia Journalism, Cinematography, Photography, or Communications, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 1–3 years of production experience with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience in field producing, shooting, and working with DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
• Experience designing basic motion graphics such as title cards and lower thirds.
• Expertise in editorial tools, including Premiere and After Effects.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Audition.
• Knowledge and understanding of editing, color correction, audio, text, and graphic elements.
• Strong editorial decision-making ability and a wide range of editorial techniques and styles.
• Previous experience with file structure and a strong sense of organization.
• Marketing and nonprofit organization experience is a plus.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome challenges.

Reporting to production leadership, the Assistant Video Editor shapes every stage of cinematic video production, from camera and lens selection through color grading, sound design, and delivery of both long-form and short-form social content. Partnering with on-camera talent and creative stakeholders, this role advances the organization's visual storytelling output and ensures high-quality deliverables are completed to deadline.

Primary Duties

• Conceptualize and film complex, innovative video productions in a fast-paced work setting.
• Complete post-production processes, including sound mixing, sound effects design, and color grading.
• Determine camera and lens selection, along with camera angles, placement, and movement to ensure a high-quality, cinematic feel.
• Provide clear, professional direction for on-camera talent on set.
• Maintain a full understanding of on-set production, including lighting, direction, and set design.
• Produce work to deadline and deliver high-quality deliverables.
• Seek out opportunities for improvement and act on them.
• Create long-form videos and pull short clips for engaging short-form content compatible with social media platforms.
• Stay informed of current industry trends and equipment.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with video equipment, various camera and lighting rigs, and stationary lighting systems and setups, in a PC environment.
• Proficiency in cinematic shooting composition styles, both in-office and on location.
• Drone and photography experience is a plus.
• Proven ability for high-quality video storytelling.
• Knowledge of current developments in the field of media communications.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, with an emphasis on Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and Photoshop.
• Proficiency with Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Media Encoder, Bridge, Audition, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Creative mindset for determining conceptual outcomes that achieve strategic goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Strong attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a deadline-driven environment and travel as required.

Sitting at the intersection of editorial operations and broadcast workflow management, the Assistant Video Editor supports PSN's global post-production process by managing media ingest across HD and UHD formats, logging workflow issues, and ensuring licensed rights compliance across premium channels. Operating across shift-based schedules and working closely with the Chief Editor, Video Editor, and cross-functional creators, this role delivers the operational continuity that enables premium content to reach international audiences on time and on budget.

Duties

• Support the edit operations team across all areas of post-production.
• Support editors before, during, and after production.
• Manage projects from start to finish, keeping to deadlines and signing off before screening.
• Perform media management, wrangling, and ingest across HD and UHD formats.
• Work to complex workflows and log and report support and workflow issues.
• Proactively help teams identify and address problems quickly when they arise.
• Maintain a steady, independent workflow to deliver quality work on time and on budget.
• Ensure permissions and rights for any licensed material used, including music and images.
• Stay up to date with emerging industry trends and changes in technology.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of agency or in-house video editing experience.
• Professional working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and other editing products within a post-production or broadcast environment.
• High-level working knowledge of video standards and codecs.
• Practiced understanding of post-production workflows.
• Strong communication skills and effective time management and reporting skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems effectively.