Video Editor

Paramount Australia & New Zealand; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount ANZ in Pyrmont is seeking a junior video editor to join our team. You’ll produce broadcast-quality content for News, Programming, and Production across linear and digital platforms, primarily reformating international content and editing assets for 10 News programs.

Working with state-of-the-art editing tools, you’ll support fast-paced News operations, collaborate across units, and learn across diverse projects in a vibrant environment that values storytelling and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with non-linear editing systems (preferably Avid Media Composer) and strong understanding of video production workflows.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining editorial integrity and accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Creative storytelling mindset with adaptability to multiple formats and platforms.
• Self-motivated with flexibility to work a 7-day roster.

Responsibilities

• Ingest, manage assets, QC, and deliver News/Programming content across platforms.
• Edit and assemble content using Avid and other NLE tools to broadcast-ready standards.
• Prepare programs for broadcast, ensuring compliance across free-to-air, streaming, and catch-up.
• Operate studio and post-production tools to support live and recorded productions.
• Contribute to pre-production and editing processes to maintain timely, high-quality outputs.

Skills

Non-linear editing

Deadline-driven

Communication & collaboration

Storytelling

Self-starter

Tools

Avid Media Composer

EVS IP-Director LSM-VIA X-File

Job description

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem. We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking and you can watch and stream for free on 10, 10 Drama, 10 Comedy and Nickelodeon, plus a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST channels) as well as our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.

We now have an opportunity for a junior video editor to join our team at Paramount and Network 10 based in Pyrmont.

• this role is permanent full-time, and you must be available to work a 7-day rotating roster.

Enough about us! What you’ll do as a Video Editor:

You’ll combine your creative flair and technical skills to produce broadcast-quality video content for News, Programming and Production across both linear and digital platforms.

Day-to-day, you’ll support our fast-paced News operations, predominantly reformatting international content and editing assets for 10 News programs, while also gaining exposure to a diverse mix of projects and productions.

Working with state-of-the-art editing tools in a supportive, high-morale team, you’ll have the chance to expand your skills, collaborate across business units, and engage in storytelling that informs and inspires. This is a place where variety is the norm, teamwork is strong, and learning opportunities are everywhere!

Functions will include:

• Manage the ingest, asset management, quality control, distribution, and receipt of News media assets across the network, affiliates, and third parties
• Edit and deliver high-quality media content for News, Programming and Production using Avid Media Composer and other NLE tools
• Prepare, QC, and adapt broadcast programs to meet technical and compliance standards across free-to-air, catch-up, and streaming platforms
• Operate studio EVS systems (IP-Director, LSM-VIA and X-File) to support live studio productions, archive, and restore media assets
• Contribute to pre-production and creative editing processes, ensuring all content is delivered accurately, on time, and to broadcast-ready standards.

What are we looking for in a Video Editor? What’s important?

• Proven experience with non-linear editing systems (preferably Avid Media Composer) and technical literacy across video production workflows
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, and editorial integrity in a fast-paced news production environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a customer-focused approach and the ability to build positive relationships across teams
• Creative mindset with a genuine interest in storytelling and crafting engaging content, alongside adaptability to reformat, edit, and deliver content for multiple platforms
• A motivated self-starter who embraces new technology, works proactively, and is flexible to work a 7-day rotating roster with early and late shiftbands.

We embrace differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.

We’re honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

Paramount ANZ acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's original storytellers and the first peoples of the lands where we create, broadcast and connect. We pay our respects to their timeless stories that continue to shape Country and culture.

Reasonable adjustments:

We recognise that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and be considered for this position.