Editor, Sci-Fi Pilot (Atlanta)

BlockReel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel in Atlanta is seeking an Editor for a 30-minute sci-fi drama pilot. You will assemble footage, sync audio, and apply basic VFX to achieve a polished picture lock. The role requires bringing a strong narrative voice and technical skill, with Premiere Pro as a core tool.

Budgeted at $250/day, the project runs for about three weeks starting in late November 2026. A reel showcasing narrative edits is requested to demonstrate your capabilities for this independent production.

Qualifications

• Need reel or examples of editing work, especially on narrative projects.
• Experience editing for narrative-driven sci-fi or drama.
• Familiarity with timelines, tempo, and scene transitions to achieve a polished cut.

Responsibilities

• Assemble raw footage and sync audio across takes.
• Implement basic visual effects as needed for the pilot.
• Finesse pacing to deliver a coherent, engaging sequence leading to a picture lock.

Skills

Narrative editing

Syncing audio

Pacing

Storytelling

Color grading (basics)

Sound design basics

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Basic VFX concepts

Job description

When a brilliant, reclusive scientist discovers a loophole in causality, he must decide if altering the past is a moral act. We're looking for an Editor for a 30-minute sci-fi drama pilot filming in Atlanta, GA. This is an independent production with a compelling script and a dedicated team, aiming for festival submission. You'll be responsible for assembling raw footage, syncing audio, implementing visual effects, and finessing pacing to deliver a polished picture lock. We need someone who can bring a strong narrative voice and technical proficiency. Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro is essential, and familiarity with color grading and sound design basics is a plus. Please provide a reel or examples of your previous editing work, especially on narrative projects. Post-production is expected to start in the last week of November 2026 and run for approximately 3 weeks. This is a paid position at $250/day flat. We'll provide all necessary footage, project files, and a strong edit suite setup for your use.

Budget Range

$250/day flat