Assistant Video Editor

Job Title

Assistant Editor: Amazing Life Foundation

Job Description

The Assistant Editor plays a critical role in ensuring a seamless post-production process. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ingesting, organizing, and logging media assets, completing initial and final edits as needed, and uploading deliverables to the customer distribution platform. The Assistant Editor is also responsible for ensuring all outputs meet Amazing Life Foundation's standards of quality and branding, assembling rough and final cuts, proofreading captions and text-based graphics, and collaborating closely with lead editors and producers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ingest, organize, and log media assets to support efficient workflow.
• Upload all deliverables to the customer distribution platform.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Amazing Life Foundation’s quality and branding standards.
• Assist lead editors in the assembly and refinement of video projects.
• Perform initial rough cuts and prepare sequences for further editing.
• Proofread captions and textbased graphics to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate edits and suggest improvements for pacing, clarity, and storytelling.
• Collaborate with producers and other team members to incorporate feedback and adjust edits as needed.
• Maintain organized project files and ensure secure backups using designated digital asset management systems.
• Perform initial rough cuts and prepare sequences for further editing
  
  

Complete full edits when called upon with supervision of lead editors

Beyond these primary tasks, the Assistant Editor will support lead editors by preparing initial rough cuts,proofreading on-screen text elements, and applying critical thinking to evaluate and refine video content. This role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid, or similar platforms).
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with keen attention to detail.
  
  

Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to critically assess on-screen text and graphics.

• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with postproduction workflows and digital asset management systems.
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Editing Accuracy: Quality and consistency of video edits and text elements.
• Project Timeliness: Ability to meet deadlines and maintain production schedules.
• Content Quality: Reduction in errors within captions and graphics through effective proofreading.
• Workflow Efficiency: Effective management of media assets and timely upload of deliverables.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from lead editors, producers, and internal teams.
  
  

Relevant Requirements:

• Be in office in Plano, TX 4 days a week
• 2 years of postproduction experience
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to believe the best in teammates
• Exceptional ability to collaborate with creatives across departments
• Willingness to help set and accomplish developmental milestones for yourself and positions around you.