Night Editor- Temporary Engagement

AbelCine, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

AbelCine, a premier provider of equipment and technology solutions for broadcast, production, and new media industries, seeks a Night Editor to support our video production team in New York. This hybrid, evening role blends hands-on editing with assistant editor duties to keep projects moving after hours.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of post-production experience, strong Premiere Pro skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional post-production editing experience.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience editing social media or short-form content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with quick turnarounds.
• Excellent attention to detail and independent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Implement feedback and prepare review-ready cuts for approval.
• Perform edits, trims, sequence restructuring, and audio adjustments.
• Manage evening post-production projects and maintain momentum.
• Export, QA, caption, and prepare deliverables.
• Create multiple platform variations and social-first content.
• Organize media, metadata, and project structures.
• Collaborate with editors and producers to meet timelines.
• Ensure brand, specs, and quality standards.

Skills

Video editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

Editorial feedback

Organization

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Frame.io

IPV Curator

Dalet

Premiere Productions

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Job description

AbelCine, a premier provider of equipment and technology solutions for the broadcast, production, and new media industries, is seeking a detail-oriented Night Editorto support our video production team during evening hours. This hybrid role combines hands-on editing responsibilities with core assistant editor functions, helping ensure projects continue moving forward after the primary production team has wrapped for the day.

This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced Editor or Assistant Editor who brings strong technical expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to post-production workflows. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing multiple projects and deadlines, implementing creative feedback, and proactively preparing projects and deliverables for the next day's production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement producer and stakeholder feedback, update edits, and prepare review-ready cuts for approval and distribution
• Execute editorial revisions including trims, restructuring sequences, graphic and text updates, audio adjustments, and versioning requests
• Manage active post-production projects during evening hours, ensuring projects remain on schedule and editorial momentum continues
• Perform audio cleanup, dialogue enhancement, leveling, and basic audio mixing for video and podcast content
• Export, quality check, caption, and prepare content for stakeholder review and final delivery
• Create multiple versions of content for different platforms, audiences, aspect ratios, and delivery specifications
• Edit short-form content, social media videos, promotional assets, and other digital content
• Create social-first content optimized for platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X
• Ingest, organize, sync, and prepare footage and media for editorial workflows
• Create stringouts, selects reels, interview assemblies, rough timelines, and other editorial support materials
• Work within Adobe Premiere Productions and collaborative shared-project environments while maintaining organized workflows and project structures
• Build and maintain project structures, media organization systems, markers, metadata, logs, and documentation
• Prepare timelines, media, and project files for color grading, audio finishing, graphics, and other downstream post-production workflows
• Reintegrate color-corrected media, audio mixes, graphics, and finishing elements into edit timelines while maintaining project integrity and quality control
• Manage media including relinking, consolidating, transcoding, archiving, and troubleshooting project files
• Organize and maintain assets within Media Asset Management (MAM) systems
• Utilize Frame.io and similar review platforms to manage feedback, approvals, and version control
• Maintain project documentation, delivery trackers, and post-production records
• Identify and troubleshoot technical or editorial issues independently and proactively prepare projects for the following day's production team
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and creative teams to ensure edits and deliverables remain on track
• Ensure all deliverables meet brand standards, technical specifications, and quality expectations

Requirements for a successful candidate:

• 2–5 years of professional experience in video editing, assistant editing, podcast production, or a similar post-production environment
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Experience editing social media content, promotional videos, podcasts, interviews, and short-form digital content
• Experience implementing editorial feedback and managing fast-turnaround revision cycles
• Strong understanding of audio cleanup, dialogue enhancement, leveling, and basic mixing
• Experience working within Adobe Premiere Productions and collaborative multi-editor workflows
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing large media libraries and complex project structures
• Experience syncing footage, creating stringouts and selects, organizing projects, and supporting editorial teams
• Familiarity with Frame.io or similar review and approval platforms
• Familiarity with Media Asset Management (MAM) systems; experience with IPV Curator, Dalet, or similar platforms is a plus
• Understanding of social media specifications, platform formatting requirements, captioning workflows, codecs, and export settings
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong quality-control mindset
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond quickly to time-sensitive requests
• Comfortable serving as the primary evening editorial resource with limited supervision
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to feedback

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience editing podcasts, interview-driven content, recurring episodic programming, or long-form discussion content
• Experience creating promotional clips and social media derivatives from long-form video and podcast content
• Familiarity with Adobe Audition and professional audio post-production workflows
• Experience with audio tools such as iZotope RX, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Descript, Riverside, Audiate, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve, including color workflow preparation and conforming
• Experience with compositing, green screen keying, rotoscoping, or basic visual effects workflows
• Basic After Effects and motion graphics experience
• Experience supporting corporate, branded content, marketing, media, or agency production teams
• Understanding of multi-platform delivery requirements, including vertical, square, widescreen, and social-first formats
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven production environments

Physical Effort:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer
• Dexterity for using editing tools, software, and production equipment
• Ability to distinguish colors, fonts, images, and visual details
• Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods
• Occasional lifting of light equipment, such as monitors or production accessories
• Standing or walking for short periods, such as during meetings or production activities

Engagement Details:

• Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time Employment
• Classification: Exempt
• Project Dates: September 2026- December 2026
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Location: New York, NY
• Compensation Range:$425 - $475per day

At AbelCine, we believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We are committed to equal-opportunity hiring and value a team that brings a range of perspectives, skills, and experiences to our company.