Assistant Editor

Responsibilities: — Collate and prepare project files, media, graphics, music, and SFX for each episode into complete, correctly structured packages. — Relink offline media, consolidate projects, and ensure nothing is missing before handoffs. — Organize project bins, sequences, and timelines for smooth editorial workflow. — Sync audio and video, build stringouts or selects as requested. — Track episode status and flag missing assets or technical issues early. — Prepare VFX turnovers including exporting plates with handles, reference clips, and EDL/XML files. — Name and number VFX shots consistently and log them in the VFX tracker. — Package shot notes, reference frames, and editor instructions with each turnover. — Integrate returned VFX shots back into timelines and check for sync, frame accuracy, and version. — Prepare locked cuts for color grading by simplifying timelines, flattening tracks, and removing unsupported effects. — Export XML/AAF/EDL files and reference videos for colorists. — Confirm all source media is linked and accessible for grading. — Conform and patch graded media back into edits and perform quality control against references. — Manage digital assets by ingesting and verifying footage, audio, graphics, and music using checksum-verified offloads. — Maintain folder structures, file-naming conventions, and version control across raw footage, projects, and deliverables. — Log and tag assets with accurate, searchable metadata. — Upload working files and backups to servers for editor access. — Create proxies, transcodes, and alternate versions as needed. — Export and QC final masters to specifications. — Archive completed projects to long-term cloud and offline storage and retrieve archived media on request. — Monitor storage capacity and maintain drives and servers per retention guidelines. — Keep asset trackers, delivery logs, and archive records up to date. Requirements: — 3–5+ years experience as assistant editor, media manager, or in post-production operations. — Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro including Project Manager, consolidating and relinking media, and proxy workflows. — Hands-on experience preparing VFX turnovers and color handoffs (EDL, XML, AAF, plates with handles). — Knowledge of codecs, formats, frame rates, resolutions, export settings, and ability to spot technical issues during QC. — Exceptional organization and attention to detail with discipline to maintain naming, folder structures, and metadata under tight deadlines. — Understanding of backup and archival best practices including 3-2-1 rule, checksum verification with tools like Hedge or ShotPut Pro, cloud and LTO storage. — Proficiency with Google Sheets, Excel, or Airtable for tracking assets, turnovers, and deliveries. — Clear, proactive communication especially when flagging missing files or delays. — Nice to have: familiarity with DaVinci Resolve and After Effects. — Experience with DAM/MAM and review platforms (Frame.io, Iconik, Air, CatDV, or similar) and shared storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, LucidLink). — Basic understanding of music licensing, clearances, and usage rights. — Experience in a high-volume content studio or episodic workflow. Conditions: — Remote work from home or personal office. — Typical schedule is 40 hours per week with specific hours and shift overlap with US team to be discussed during interviews. — Contract work type. The Assistant Editor reports to the Jr. Post Production Manager and has no direct reports at this time.