Assistant Video Editor

Motion Recruitment; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Video Editor to support post-production, asset management, and organization of footage for healthcare and scientific content. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Studio Team to ensure efficient editing workflows and high-quality outputs.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in video editing or related fields, is proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, and can manage multiple projects while maintaining strong attention to detail.

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.

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 experience

Post-production workflow knowledge

Adobe Premiere Pro

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Frame.io

Jump Desktop Connect

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.