Assistant Editor
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Airrack
Los Angeles, CA, US
Summary
The Assistant Editor manages the post-production workflow by ingesting media, organizing files, and ensuring assets are safely backed up. They act as a bridge between production and creative teams while providing feedback to remote editors.
Job Description
ABOUT AIRRACK
Airrack is a tight-knit team that pulls off ambitious, innovative YouTube videos that get millions of views. We're creative, gritty, and passionate about making content no one else dares to. We work hard, have a great time doing it, and we're always pushing to see how far digital storytelling can go!
THE ROLE
We are looking for an assistant editor to join the Airrack team on site when the situation calls for it. You will be a critical part of the post-production workflow. You are the first point of contact for all incoming media and act as a bridge between production, post-production, and creative.
You also function as sort of a Media Manager — responsible for ingesting media into our media server, receiving cards/drives from production shoots, organizing files into appropriate folders, maintaining folder structures, and ensuring that assets are safely backed up and named properly.
This role requires attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to think ahead. You're also expected to give feedback to remote editors and troubleshoot issues quickly when they arise.
HOW TO APPLY
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- Ingest media from production shoots
- Track and update the Inventory Sheet
- Delegate and review tasks for Overseas Assistant Editors
- Use sync and conversion tools (Syncaila, HandBrake)
- Apply in-house color label presets in Premiere Pro
- Strong English comprehension for writing voiceover scripts and subtitles
- Utilize Notion and Slack for team communication and task management
- Export and deliver audio STEMS for dubbing
- Archive completed projects to server upon delivery
- Genuine enthusiasm for working at the best YouTube brand in the world
Required Tools
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Premiere Pro Productions
- Adobe Media Encoder
- Syncaila
- Insta360 Studio
- 4K Downloader Pro
- HandBrake
- OBS Studio
- Parsec
- Jellyfish
Hourly rate: $30-$35 /hr.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a groundbreaking team creating content that millions of viewers love.
- Opportunity to lead and innovate in a highly competitive digital media space.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and potential for growth within the organization.
