Senior Assistant Editor

Orb Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global content production company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Assistant Editor to enhance post-production workflows and train junior editors. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience and be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring quality control and timely delivery of projects. Responsibilities include preparing materials, editing content, and providing ongoing support to the editing team. This role offers comprehensive benefits including paid leave and healthcare insurance.

Benefits

Up to 25 days of paid annual leave

Up to 14 days of sick leave

Up to 16 weeks of parental leave

Corporate healthcare insurance benefit

Birthday perks

Cinema ticket reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of working experience in post-production or similar editing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience improving workflows and supporting automation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials using Premiere and After Effects.
• Edit materials and deliver as per requirements.
• Conduct quality control to ensure compliance with client guidelines.
• Train Assistant Editors on workflows.
• Monitor project status and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Post-production workflows

File management

Technical troubleshooting

Automation solutions

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Media management/studies

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Media Encoder

Avid

Davinci Resolve

Job description

As a Senior Assistant Editor at Orb, you’ll play a key role in evolving post‑production workflows, driving automation, and helping build the next phase of our editing team.

Shift work is required for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare materials using Premiere, After Effects and Media Encoder

• Edit materials using Adobe Creative Suite, and conform and deliver them as per requirements

• Conduct quality control (QC) to ensure materials meet client guidelines

• Ensure accuracy of file naming conventions while maintaining an organized and clean folder structure

• Pro‑actively identify and troubleshoot any issues that arise

• Collaborate with team leads to develop new workflows, streamline & optimize AE processes from a technical standpoint

• Train Assistant Editors on workflows and processes and ensure that training materials are up to date

• Ensure all Assistant Editors stay up to date on newly developed workflows and updated procedures.

• Provide ongoing support, guidance, and clarification to Assistant Editors as workflows evolve.

• Some knowledge of other editing tools like Avid, Davinci Resolve

• Basic knowledge of and interest in JavaScript, Google Apps Script, and Adobe After Effects Expressions

• Propose and co‑create automation solutions using scripting and expressions to streamline repetitive tasks, optimize workflows, and enhance efficiency across internal teams

• Coordinate with IT and Project Manager to ensure adequate server space availability

• Work closely with IT to diagnose and troubleshoot computer, software, and workstation‑related technical issues.

• Be a dependable team member in resolving technical inquiries and challenges

• Serve as an expert on AE work and provide support to the global team

• Monitor project status and progress, ensuring timely completion and delivery

• Ensure accurate and timely time reporting across all platforms

• Maintain current project status updates on our PM tools.

• This role may evolve to include people management, including mentoring and guiding team members, supporting their development, and overseeing day‑to‑day team operations

WHAT YOU NEED

• 4-6 years of working experience in a post‑production or similar professional editing environment

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a Media management/studies or relevant course

• Strong hands‑on experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Media Encoder

• Strong understanding of post‑production workflows and delivery standards

• Comfortable managing file structures, servers, and technical troubleshooting

• Experience improving workflows, documenting processes, or supporting automation

• Ability to guide or train junior editors on tools and processes

WHO YOU ARE

• You’re proactive and take ownership

• You enjoy building and improving workflows, not just following them

• You’re patient and supportive when helping others learn or level up

• You communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating across teams (creative, PM, IT)

• You’re detail‑oriented but not rigid - you know when to be precise and when to adapt

• You’re curious about technology and always looking for better ways to work

• You’re open to growing into a lead or people‑management role over time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

At Orb Group, you’ll get an exciting challenge at an entrepreneurial and global company, where we believe that high job satisfaction is the basis for personal achievement. With us, you get to work with market‑leading brands and exciting customers who will challenge you, and you, them.
Our employee benefits include:

• Up to 25 days of paid annual leave

• Up to 14 days of sick leave

• Up to 16 weeks of parental leave

• Compassionate leave, Marriage leave

• Corporate healthcare insurance benefit

• Birthday perks

• Cinema ticket reimbursement

WHO WE ARE

Meet Orb Group. We are an independent global specialist in production and content marketing from inception to delivery, powered by technology and fueled by creativity. We have multiple global offices and 100+ colleagues worldwide, but we work as one team. We’ve partnered with some of the world’s biggest and most innovative and recognizable brands, including Ikea, Dyson, Absolut, Netflix, CBS, Polestar, Lego and PBS. Just to name a few.

Let's craft better stories. Join us!

Orb Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.