Assistant Video Editor

Sspnet; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Society for Scholarly Publishing is seeking an Assistant Video Editor to support post-production, asset management, and footage organization for healthcare and patient education content.

The role is hybrid, based in Bethesda, MD, with onsite work as needed up to five days per week. Candidates should reside in the Washington, DC/Baltimore area and be prepared to commute to Bethesda.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in video editing, post-production, or digital asset management.
• Background in video production, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong understanding of the video production lifecycle, particularly post-production.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize video project files for Editors and Producers.
• Transfer and upload footage from studio and field productions to shared servers.
• Create proxy files, basic stringouts, and review links for the production team.
• Manage and maintain digital assets across shared servers, Media Asset Management systems, and Frame.io.
• Organize existing footage and ensure video assets are properly labeled, stored, and accessible.
• Support post-production workflows to ensure projects move efficiently through editing and review.
• Collaborate closely with Producers, Editors, and other team members to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Video editing

Post-production

Asset management

Organization

Communication

Education

Video production background

Communications

Journalism

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Frame.io

NAS / shared servers

Job description

We are currently seeking an Assistant Video Editor to support our client, a global leader in information and analytics for healthcare and scientific research.

This individual will work closely with their Studio Team to support the production of high-quality healthcare and patient education videos. The role will primarily focus on post-production, video asset management, and organizing footage to ensure a smooth editing process.

This is a hybrid position based in Bethesda, MD. Candidates must be local to the Washington, DC/Baltimore area and comfortable working onsite as needed, potentially up to five days per week.

Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid – Onsite as Needed)

Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week

Contract Duration: Through December 2027, with potential for extension

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize video project files for Editors and Producers.
• Transfer and upload footage from studio and field productions to shared servers.
• Create proxy files, basic stringouts, and review links for the production team.
• Manage and maintain digital assets across shared servers, Media Asset Management systems, and Frame.io.
• Organize existing footage and ensure video assets are properly labeled, stored, and accessible.
• Support post-production workflows to ensure projects move efficiently through editing and review.
• Collaborate closely with Producers, Editors, and other team members to meet production deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in video editing, post-production, or digital asset management.
• Background in video production, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong understanding of the video production lifecycle, particularly post-production.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must reside in the greater Washington, DC/Baltimore area and be comfortable commuting to Bethesda as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Frame.io or similar video review platforms.
• Familiarity with NAS, shared servers, or other file-sharing systems.
• Experience with Jump Desktop Connect or remote editing workflows.
• Previous experience producing healthcare, medical, or patient education content.