Senior Editor for Sci‑Fi Pilot — Pacing, VFX & Sound

BlockReel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

BlockReel in Atlanta, GA, is hiring a senior editor for a high-concept sci-fi drama pilot. You will assemble footage, shape pacing, and collaborate with the director on story and rhythm, including sound design and preparing sequences for VFX.

This is a short-term assignment spanning about three weeks with potential extension into early December 2026. A strong reel demonstrating genre storytelling is essential; compensation is TBD and discussed in interviews.

Qualifications

• Proven editorial experience with a strong reel in sci-fi or genre storytelling.
• Experience assembling footage and coordinating with directors on pacing.
• Ability to manage VFX prep and sound design coordination.
• Comfort working on location shoots and underwater sequences.

Responsibilities

• Assemble footage and craft narrative pacing for the pilot.
• Collaborate with the director on story and rhythm.
• Prepare sequences for VFX and coordinate with sound design.
• Work across locations including underwater sequences.

Skills

Storytelling

Pacing

Director collaboration

Scene assembly

Tools

Avid Media Composer

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

BlockReel in Atlanta, GA, is hiring a senior editor for a high-concept sci-fi drama pilot. You will assemble footage, shape pacing, and collaborate with the director on story and rhythm, including sound design and preparing sequences for VFX.

This is a short-term assignment spanning about three weeks with potential extension into early December 2026. A strong reel demonstrating genre storytelling is essential; compensation is TBD and discussed in interviews.