Job Titles: Assistant Editor
Location: Burbank, CA – Hybrid 3-days onsite (Tues-Thurs).
Duration: 2 months
Payrate: $30/hr - $37.48/hr on W2
Job Description:
- The Contingent Assistant Editor will provide critical post-production support for ongoing editorial operations, media management, asset tracking, and workflow execution.
- The primary focus of this role is ensuring efficient movement of media through the post-production pipeline, supporting editors and internal clients, and maintaining asset integrity across storage and delivery systems.
- Secondary responsibilities include supporting limited videography and production needs as required.
Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role:Post-Production & Editorial Support (Primary Focus)- Manage media ingest, transcoding, exports, and file deliveries.
- Support editorial workflows, including string-outs, assemblies, restores, and quality control reviews.
- Maintain and manage media assets across shared storage, cloud environments, and archive systems.
- Process client support requests related to editorial operations and media management.
- Create and deliver files in accordance with technical specifications and distribution requirements.
- Assist with color review, finishing workflows, and screening preparation.
- Monitor and maintain efficient post-production workflows to ensure deadlines are met.
- Collaborate with editors, producers, and project stakeholders to support ongoing projects.
Media Asset Management- Organize, archive, and retrieve media assets using Avid and other asset management systems.
- Support long-term asset preservation and storage workflows, including LTO and cloud-based environments.
- Maintain detailed records and tracking of project media and deliverables.
- Production & Videography Support (Secondary Focus)
- Provide videography support for internal shoots and studio productions as needed.
- Operate and maintain camera, lighting, and related production equipment.
- Assist with production logistics, equipment setup, and stage readiness.
- Support small-scale video capture assignments when requested.
Must Have Skills / Requirements
1) Experience in an assistant editor or post-production support role.
a. 3+ years
2) Strong experience with Avid Media Composer and media management workflows.
a. 3+ years
3) Strong experience with Telestream Vantage or knowledge of post-production file formats, transcoding, quality control, and delivery requirements.
a. 3+ years
Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements
1) Entertainment marketing or broadcast experience preferred.
2) Camera operation and production experience preferred but not required.
3) BA/BS preferred.
Soft Skills:
1) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
2) Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Technology Requirements:
1) Strong experience with Avid Media Composer and media management workflows.
2) Knowledge of post-production file formats, transcoding, quality control, and delivery requirements.
3) Experience working with shared storage, archival systems, and cloud-based media environments.
4) Avid Interplay or similar MAM systems
5) Telestream Vantage
6) DaVinci Resolve
7) Adobe Premiere
8) Cloud and archive storage workflows (AWS, Azure, Nexis, Aspera)
If you have any questions, feel free to call me on
(415) 322-5419 or send an email on
akarsh.yathiraj@leadstackinc.com
Thanks and Regards
Akarsh Yathiraj |
| Senior Recruiter |
| C. | (415) 322-5419 |
| D. | (415) 322-5419 |
| A. | 611 Gateway Blvd, Ste 120
South San Francisco, CA 94080 |
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