Assistant Video Editor

Northern Lights; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,850 - 73,150; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Video Editor to join our post-production team in New York. Responsibilities include ingesting footage, managing media, and preparing final deliverables. Candidates must have experience with video editing software like Premier and Avid, with a strong understanding of codecs and finishing workflow. The role requires quick editing skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. The starting salary is $66,500 based on experience, along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Thorough experience with preps and finishing workflow for trailers/promo work.
• Able to handle a fast-paced environment while remaining self-disciplined.
• Experience with logging and archiving is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ingest footage, media management, project setup, and preparing final deliverables.
• Collaborate with Editors and Producers to create content.
• Balance audio, color correct, and fine tune cuts.

Skills

Intermediate to Advanced level in both Premier and Avid

Deep understanding of codecs, exporting, transcoding and converting video files

Ability to edit quickly and efficiently

Multi-tasking and good communication skills

Job description

Northern Lights is currently seeking a highly motivated Assistant Video Editor to work within our post-production team. Duties would include ingesting footage, media management, project setup, preparing final deliverables, and editing content. You must have thorough experience with preps and finishing workflow for trailers/promo work (including TV/digital and social work) and be able to handle a fast-paced environment while remaining self-disciplined. You must be able to work in the office 5 days a week, and the working hours are from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Intermediate to Advanced level in both Premier and Avid
• Deep understanding of codecs, exporting, transcoding and converting video files
• Collaborate with Editors and Producers to create content that meets strict creative and technical standards
• Excel in finishing a video (balancing audio, color correcting, fine tuning cuts, etc.)
• Ability to edit quickly, efficiently and integrate notes on the fly
• He/She must be able to multi-task, be personable with editors and producers, take direction, and work on deadlines.
• Load and sequence footage for editors as needed
• Convert camera raw files for editing
• Work alongside editors and be able to step into a job and address revisions under their guidance
• Prep edit projects for finishing - this includes prepping for conform, audio mix, and color correct
• Fully knowledgeable in file compression software – compress, post, and create links for review
• Logging and archiving experience is a plus
• Familiar with deliverables required for trailer workflow
• Well versed in delivery assets that accompany such marketing campaigns
• Digital security must be followed to industry standards

Starting salary: $66,500 based on experience with a competitive benefits package.