Entry-Level Documentary Assistant Editor — Brooklyn

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

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.