Editing for Documentary

BlockReel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

BlockReel seeks an Assistant Editor in Brooklyn to support post-production on a documentary feature about urban cycling culture. The role is entry-level and paid, with a daily rate of $150-300 depending on experience.

Based in Brooklyn, NY, the project runs for about 3-4 weeks in November 2026 and may extend. A workstation with software will be provided, and prior editing in documentary contexts is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Editor on a documentary or narrative project is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and media management best practices.
• A reel demonstrating organizational skills or prior editing work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and sync footage and create dailies.
• Manage media and archival material.
• Prepare sequences for editor review and assist with sound design and music cues.
• Handle exports and general post-production workflow support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Documentary workflows

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

An impactful documentary feature exploring the unique culture and challenges of competitive urban cycling in Brooklyn needs a dedicated Assistant Editor to join our post-production team. This project delves into the underground world of bike messenger races and the personal stories of riders, offering a gritty, energetic, and visually compelling narrative. Key responsibilities include organizing and syncing footage, creating dailies, managing media, handling archival material, preparing sequences for editor review, and assisting with sound design and music cues. You will also be responsible for exports and general post-production workflow support. We're looking for someone proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, with a strong understanding of documentary workflows and media management best practices. Previous experience as an Assistant Editor on a documentary or narrative project is required. A reel demonstrating organizational skills or prior editing work, even on short-form content, is a plus. This is an entry-level, paid position, offering $150-300 per day based on experience. The role is based in Brooklyn, NY, and will involve approximately 3-4 weeks of work, primarily in November 2026, with potential for extension. A workstation with software will be provided.

Budget Range

$150-300/day