Editing for Pilot

BlockReel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel in Atlanta, GA, is hiring a senior editor for a high-concept sci-fi drama pilot. You will assemble footage, shape pacing, and collaborate with the director on story and rhythm, including sound design and preparing sequences for VFX.

This is a short-term assignment spanning about three weeks with potential extension into early December 2026. A strong reel demonstrating genre storytelling is essential; compensation is TBD and discussed in interviews.

Qualifications

• Proven editorial experience with a strong reel in sci-fi or genre storytelling.
• Experience assembling footage and coordinating with directors on pacing.
• Ability to manage VFX prep and sound design coordination.
• Comfort working on location shoots and underwater sequences.

Responsibilities

• Assemble footage and craft narrative pacing for the pilot.
• Collaborate with the director on story and rhythm.
• Prepare sequences for VFX and coordinate with sound design.
• Work across locations including underwater sequences.

Skills

Storytelling

Pacing

Director collaboration

Scene assembly

Tools

Avid Media Composer

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Our upcoming sci-fi drama pilot, a high-concept story blending classic space opera with gritty character-driven narrative, is searching for a senior editor to join our team. We're looking for someone who can craft compelling pacing, manage complex visual effects shots, and bring a strong narrative voice to the project. This is an independent production with high ambitions. Key responsibilities include assembling footage, collaborating closely with the director on story and pacing, sound design, and preparing sequences for VFX. You'll be working on a significant amount of material shot across various locations, including some underwater sequences. We need an editor with a strong reel demonstrating experience in genre-specific storytelling, ideally with previous pilot or short-form series work. This is about three weeks of work, potentially extending into early December 2026. We are looking for someone based in Atlanta, GA, who can work from a dedicated editing suite, which we will provide. Compensation for this role is TBD, based on experience and discussed during interviews. Please include a link to your online reel with your application. We're looking to make a decision by November 3, 2026.

Budget Range

TBD