Freelance Assistant Editor

ZEALOT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range $28-$32 per hour

Job summary

ZEALOT, a leading entertainment marketing firm, is seeking a Freelance Assistant Editor to organize and create offline projects for editors. The role supports cross-office collaboration between NY and LA, with a focus on adapting to new workflows and maintaining meticulous asset logs.

The position emphasizes strong organizational skills, ability to troubleshoot on the fly, and proficient MacOS usage. Regular hours are Mon-Fri with potential overtime; NYC commute required for on-site work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an AE position in a post-production environment.
• Must be able to work independently and with team members.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the fly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understanding shared media storage.
• Creating new projects on Facilis and organizing media.
• Creating/organizing new projects on Box, Vandam/WD/Aspera etc.
• Sending files through Aspera, WireDrive, Box, Frame.io, Pix & other media sharing platforms.
• Troubleshooting with editors when problems arise.
• Maintaining databases and asset logs.
• Transcoding media
• Footage requests
• Assembling dailies
• Breaking down media for editors.
• Manage assets for editorial, motion graphics and finishing.
• Export lists (EDLs AAFs XMLS)
• Relinking media
• Resizing aspect ratios
• Overcutting
• Strong QC skills.
• Understanding of UHD/HD formats.
• Backing up/ archiving current projects.
• Proficiency with MacOS.

Skills

Post-production experience

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent & team collaboration

MacOS proficiency

Media QC

UHD/HD formats understanding

Tools

Facilis

Box

Frame.io

Aspera

WireDrive

Vandam/WD

Job description

Freelance Assistant Editor

ZEALOT is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation in entertainment marketing with a rich history of crafting compelling trailers, TV spots, and digital campaigns for some of the most popular film and TV productions in the world.

The Freelance Assistant Editor role creates and organizes offline projects for the editors. We are looking for someone who can quickly adapt to new and existing workflows and is highly organized. As you gain experience working with the team, you will develop your creative editorial skills. ZEALOT’s post-production and finishing department is in NY & LA, the work is shared across two offices, but we collaborate as one team.

At ZEALOT, we value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. We're committed to nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities for those who demonstrate passion, dedication, and a pursuit of excellence.

Join us in shaping the future of entertainment marketing!

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Understanding shared media storage
• Creating new projects on Facilis and organizing media.
• Creating/organizing new projects on Box, Vandam/WD/Aspera etc
• Sending files through Aspera, WireDrive, Box, Frame.io, Pix & other media sharing platforms.
• Troubleshooting with editors when problems arise.
• Maintaining databases and asset logs.
• Transcoding media
• Footage requests
• Assembling dailies
• Breaking down media for editors.
• Manage assets for editorial, motion graphics and finishing.
• Export lists (EDLs AAFs XMLS)
• Relinking media
• Resizing aspect ratios
• Overcutting
• Strong QC skills.
• Understanding of UHD/HD formats.
• Backing up/ archiving current projects.
• Proficiency with MacOS.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an AE position in a post-production environment.
• Must be able to work independently and with team members.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the fly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Regular business hours are Mon-Fri 12pm to 9pm. However, you may be required to work a staggered start shift schedule.
• Paid overtime on a regular basis, as our business is driven by our clients' needs.
• Pay Range $28-$32. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience.
• This is not a remote / work from home position - You must be able to make a daily commute 4x per week to NYC to be considered for this job.

Freelance Assistant Editor

ZEALOT is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation in entertainment marketing with a rich history of crafting compelling trailers, TV spots, and digital campaigns for some of the most popular film and TV productions in the world.

The Assistant Editor role creates and organizes offline projects for the editors. We are looking for someone who can quickly adapt to new and existing workflows and is highly organized. As you gain experience working with the team, you will develop your creative editorial skills. ZEALOT’s post-production and finishing department is in NY & LA, the work is shared across two offices, but we collaborate as one team.

At ZEALOT, we value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. We're committed to nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities for those who demonstrate passion, dedication, and a pursuit of excellence.

Join us in shaping the future of entertainment marketing!

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Understanding shared media storage
• Creating new projects on Facilis and organizing media.
• Creating/organizing new projects on Box, Vandam/WD/Aspera etc
• Sending files through Aspera, WireDrive, Box, Frame.io, Pix & other media sharing platforms.
• Troubleshooting with editors when problems arise.
• Maintaining databases and asset logs.
• Transcoding media
• Footage requests
• Assembling dailies
• Breaking down media for editors.
• Manage assets for editorial, motion graphics and finishing.
• Export lists (EDLs AAFs XMLS)
• Relinking media
• Resizing aspect ratios
• Overcutting
• Strong QC skills.
• Understanding of UHD/HD formats.
• Backing up/ archiving current projects.
• Proficiency with MacOS.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an AE position in a post-production environment.
• Must be able to work independently and with team members.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the fly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Regular business hours are Mon-Fri 11am to 8pm. However, you may be required to work a staggered start shift schedule.
• Pay Range $28-$32. Actual compensation may vary based on work experience.
• This is not a remote / work from home position - You must be able to make a daily commute 4x per week to NYC to be considered for this job.