Virtual Assistant Video Editor Jobs

ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real‑world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. From college students and early‑career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers, and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself.

We are seeking an Assistant Video Editor/Content Creator to support the creation of engaging content to promote engineering innovations, educational outreach, and membership engagement. This role requires hands‑on editing, shooting, and producing content for digital platforms, events, and publications, ensuring high-quality storytelling highlighting engineering advancements.

• Assist and collaborate with the video team to produce short‑form videos and marketing content for YouTube, social media, and ASME events.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere, incorporating graphics, animation, music, and effects while adhering to ASME brand guidelines. Execute revisions and notes quickly.
• Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment on location at ASME offices and conferences, universities, and tech companies, ensuring professional‑quality footage.
• Shoot and produce independently on location and at ASME events.
• Conceptualize and produce short‑form content from pre through post‑production. Includes scripting, shooting, and editing.
• Conceptualize and produce short‑form iPhone videos.
• Collaborate with graphics teams to create and implement new animation and visual techniques.
• Manage production paperwork, emails, and shoot logistics, including scripts, scheduling, call sheets, and release forms.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of equipment to and from location.
• Create and refine YouTube thumbnails, titles, and descriptions to target audiences such as students, early to mid‑career engineers and people interested in STEM.
• Upload footage, assets, and projects to ASME’s DAM, including metadata and notes.
• Remain knowledgeable about current and emerging AI video production capabilities and implement in projects/workflow.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree or additional equivalent work experience in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field; along with at least two years of experience in video production, with demonstrated proficiency in shooting, editing (Adobe Premiere, After Effects), and producing content from concept to delivery.

• Relationship Management – A collaborative mindset with a passion for creating impactful content.
• Project Management – A detailed approach and ability to work independently and remain organized in order to meet commitments and balance competing priorities.

• Knowledge of social media platforms and digital trends, including optimization for YouTube engineering and STEM audiences.
• Understanding of AI in video production and a keen interest in emerging technology.
• Engineering background or familiarity with technical subjects is a plus.

This role is eligible for a remote work arrangement. Periodic business travel may be required, including but not limited to ASME offices, globally.

Must provide a reel or portfolio showing video work.

ASME is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At ASME, we nurture an inclusive environment, and we encourage, support, and celebrate diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the organization, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Annual base salary may vary based on geographic location. The New York metro salary range for this position is estimated to be between $65,000 – $75,000 per year.

Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.