Assistant Editor - Temporary Engagement

AbelCine

$78K — $85K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven Assistant Editor experience on documentary or narrative projects.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro (After Effects a plus).
  • Familiarity with AI tools such as Google VEO or Runway.
  • Experience with comedic content is highly desirable.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Sync and organize files in Premiere Pro.
  • Create dailies and string-outs for review.
  • Source and license stock assets, replacing preview files.
  • Manage file handoffs with colorist, sound mixer, and compositor.
  • Version cutdowns for social platforms (9x16, 4x5, 1x1).
  • Pull stills for creative and production needs.
  • Generate AI assets to support edit workflow.

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment in Midtown Manhattan.
  • Temporary employment allows for flexible engagement.
  • Monday through Friday, day schedule for work-life balance.
  • Collaboration with a creative team on engaging content.
Full Job Description
Assistant Editor - Temporary Engagement Key Responsibilities • Sync and organize files in Premiere Pro • Create dailies and string-outs for next-day review • Source and license stock assets, replacing preview files as needed • Manage file handoffs with colorist, sound mixer, and compositor • Version cutdowns for social platforms (9x16, 4x5, 1x1), especially toward the end of the engagement • Pull stills for creative and production needs • Generate AI assets to support the edit workflow Requirements for a successful candidate: • Proven Assistant Editor experience on documentary or narrative projects • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro (After Effects a plus) • Familiarity with AI tools such as Google VEO or Runway • Experience with comedic content is highly desirable • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Physical Effort: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer • Dexterity for using design tools and equipment • Ability to distinguish colors, fonts, and images • Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks • Occasional lifting of light equipment (e.g., printers, monitors) • Standing or walking for short periods, such as during meetings or presentations Engagement Details: • Engagement: Temporary Full-Time Employment • Project Dates: November 2026 - December 2026 • Location: Onsite - Midtown Manhattan • Classification: Exempt • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 11 AM - 7 PM • Location: New York, NY • Compensation Range: $375 - $425 per day

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