Remote Assistant Editor for Documentary Post-Production

BlockReel

Los Angeles (CA)

Remote

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Part time

16 hours ago
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Job summary

BlockReel is seeking an Assistant Editor for a documentary feature, starting the last week of October 2026. The role focuses on media management, syncing, creating dailies, and prep timelines for the final edit.

Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere Pro is required, with 2–4 years of relevant experience. The position is a deferred pay opportunity with flexible hours and the chance to grow post-production skills on an independent project.

Qualifications

  • 2–4 years of experience as Assistant Editor on documentary or narrative projects.
  • Proficiency with DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Strong organizational skills with media management and syncing.

Responsibilities

  • Manage media assets and organize project files.
  • Sync footage and create dailies for the team.
  • Perform basic assembly and prep timelines for the final edit.

Skills

Assistant Editor exp
Documentary editing
DaVinci Resolve
Premiere Pro
Media management
Syncing
Dailies
Storytelling
Remote collaboration

Tools

DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

BlockReel is seeking an Assistant Editor for a documentary feature, starting the last week of October 2026. The role focuses on media management, syncing, creating dailies, and prep timelines for the final edit.

Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere Pro is required, with 2–4 years of relevant experience. The position is a deferred pay opportunity with flexible hours and the chance to grow post-production skills on an independent project.

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