Assistant Editor ( Part-time)

WGBH; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

GBH in Brighton, MA is seeking a part-time Assistant Editor to support post-production for OutPost and clients. The role involves ingesting and editing media, prepping assets, and managing workflows across Avid Nexus, Edit Share, and related systems.

This is a local 1400 union, hybrid on-site work required. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 2–3 years in production/post production, with strong organization, communication, and ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2–3 years in production/post‑production.
• Strong knowledge of post‑production workflows and remote edit systems.
• Experience with Avid Nexus, Edit Share and media management workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support post-production by organizing media, ingesting, grouping, syncing and assemblies.
• Coordinate and guide remote workflows with OutPost and GBH systems.
• On-board producers and editors into GBH remote edit systems.
• Coordinate media transfer from producers and archiving with on/off-site teams.
• Prepare media for editors and deliver outputs via distribution systems.
• Assemble subtitles for translations.
• Assist with script-based editing and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Post-production

Work under pressure

Organizational skills

Communication

Avid editing

Edit Share

Adobe Suite

Media management

Macintosh/Windows

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Avid Nexus

Interplay

Adobe Creative Suite

Edit Share

Job description

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives. At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Post Production Manager, the Part Time Assistant Editor (AE) supports post-production activities for OutPost and their clients. Under the guidance and supervision of the Post Production Manager and Senior Manager, the AE, will ingest and edit media, prepare assets for editors, and manage the workflows for each production. The AE will manage a wide variety of simultaneous projects that require a savvy technician who can prioritize and adapt to fast-changing environments. This is a part time position/20 hrs per week. The amount of hours may increase as the work dictates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant editor supports productions in a multitude of ways, often with significant deadlines. This includes:

• Support film teams in post-production by organizing media and projects, ingesting, grouping, syncing, assemblies as needed, and updating and supporting media and projects on Avid Nexus and Edit Share
• Working with the Technology and OutPost teams: support remote workflows customized to the needs of each production and guide them through the OutPost and the GBH system
• On-boarding producers, editors and assistant editors into GBH remote edit systems
• Coordinating and receiving media from producers – both in physical form and through internet delivery systems.
• Archiving and managing media and projects in coordination with on and off-site teams
• Preparing media and sequences for editors
• Encoding outputs of sequences and delivering them through Sony Ci and other distribution systems
• Coordinating and assembling subtitles for translations
• Assembling or cutting scenes from scripts
• Additional duties as assigned

SKILL SET

• A passion for post-production
• A professional background demonstrating one's ability to work well under pressure, perform quickly, accurately and independently is vital for success in this position.
• Strong organizational and communication skills and excellent follow-through.
• Possess a calm, collegial and diplomatic disposition.
• Proficient in Avid editing platform; knowledge of Avid Nexus, Interplay and Adobe Suite desired, including experience converting projects from Adobe to Avid or DaVinci.
• Knowledge of Edit Share higly preferred.
• Experience working with several productions from end to end and be open to different modes and models of production.
• Experience organizing and completing long-term archiving projects or media management projects is a significant plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend and evening work.
• Punctuality and attendance are a must.
• Knowledge of Macintosh and Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and FileMaker required.
• Organization and project management, media management, grouping, script syncing, and Avid troubleshooting skills required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 2-3 years of experience working in production/post production environment.

JOB SPECIFICS

This is a part time/project contract position. This is a Local 1400 union position HYBRID-on site work required.

LOCATION

One Guest Street, Brighton MA 02135

Salary Range

$46,200 - $61,000 Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to [e-mail] or by calling 617-300-2000.