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EDITORIAL ASSISTANT (FREELANCE)

Production House
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2027

Production House is looking for a freelance Editorial Assistant with strong documentary instincts and the ability to build stories from interviews and unscripted footage.


Our work spans sports, music, education, beauty, social justice, and corporate storytelling. The scope of the role will vary based on the project and its complexity.


Depending on the project, the role may include:


• Ingesting, organizing, and syncing footage

• Pulling selects and building stringouts

• Assembling interview-driven rough cuts

• Editing verité and day-in-the-life content

• Taking simpler projects through final delivery


We’re looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and experienced in Premiere Pro.


Rate: $40–50/hour, depending on experience.


To apply, send your reel, resume, and a brief introduction to agacka@productionhousechicago.com. Please include work that demonstrates your ability to shape a story from interviews or unscripted footage.

Salary : $40 - $50

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