EDITORIAL ASSISTANT (FREELANCE)

Production House; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Production House is seeking a freelance Editorial Assistant with strong documentary instincts to build stories from interviews and unscripted footage. The role spans sports, music, education, beauty, social justice, and corporate storytelling.

Responsibilities include ingesting, organizing, syncing footage; pulling selects and constructing stringouts; assembling interview-driven rough cuts; and guiding simpler projects through final delivery. Premiere Pro proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong documentary storytelling instincts.
• Excellent eye for detail and pace.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ingest, organize, and sync footage.
• Pull selects and build stringouts for rough cuts.
• Assemble interview-driven rough cuts for review.
• Deliver simpler projects through final delivery.

Skills

Storytelling

Editing

Independent work

Tools

Premiere Pro

Job description

Production House is looking for a freelance Editorial Assistant with strong documentary instincts and the ability to build stories from interviews and unscripted footage.

Our work spans sports, music, education, beauty, social justice, and corporate storytelling. The scope of the role will vary based on the project and its complexity.

Depending on the project, the role may include:

• Ingesting, organizing, and syncing footage
• Pulling selects and building stringouts
• Assembling interview-driven rough cuts
• Taking simpler projects through final delivery

We’re looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and experienced in Premiere Pro.

Rate: $40–50/hour, depending on experience.