Assistant Video Editor

$65,000 - $70,000/Yr

Bustle - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Assistant Video Editor will play a vital role in supporting the post-production team at Bustle Digital Group. This position involves organizing footage, assembling rough cuts, adding subtitles, and managing projects to ensure a seamless workflow. The ideal candidate will also assist with light post-producing tasks and coordination duties, facilitating communication between departments and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Organize raw footage and media files, ensuring all assets are properly labeled and stored for easy access by the post-production team.
• Assist with stringouts, assembly cuts, and rough cuts on video projects.
• Add subtitles and captions to videos to ensure accessibility and enhance audience engagement.
• Collaborate with editors and producers to manage project files, timelines, and revisions.
• Assist with light post-producing tasks, including tracking deliverables, obtaining necessary assets, and coordinating with other teams.
• Assist with troubleshooting any technical issues that arise during the editing process.
• Assist with onboarding freelancers.
• Create cutdowns and social media versions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in video editing, post-production, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other video editing software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in post-production workflows, from organizing footage to exporting final videos.
• Basic knowledge of color correction, sound editing, and motion graphics is a plus.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $70,000 per year.