Assistant Video Editor - Trailers & Finishing Specialist

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 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.