Freelance Assistant Editor

About the role

ZEALOT is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation in entertainment marketing, crafting compelling trailers, TV spots, and digital campaigns for some of the most popular film and TV productions in the world. The Freelance Assistant Editor role creates and organizes offline projects for the editors. We are looking for someone who can quickly adapt to new and existing workflows and is highly organized. As you gain experience working with the team, you will develop your creative editorial skills. ZEALOT’s post-production and finishing department operates in NY & LA, with work shared across both offices, but we collaborate as one team.

At ZEALOT, we value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. We're committed to nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities for those who demonstrate passion, dedication, and a pursuit of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Understanding shared media storage
• Creating new projects on Facilis and organizing media
• Creating/organizing new projects on Box, Vandam/WD/Aspera, etc.
• Sending files through Aspera, WireDrive, Box, Frame.io, Pix, and other media sharing platforms
• Troubleshooting with editors when problems arise
• Maintaining databases and asset logs
• Transcoding media
• Footage requests
• Assembling dailies
• Breaking down media for editors
• Managing assets for editorial, motion graphics, and finishing
• Exporting lists (EDLs, AAFs, XMLs)
• Relinking media
• Resizing aspect ratios
• Overcutting
• Strong QC skills
• Understanding of UHD/HD formats
• Backing up/archiving current projects
• Proficiency with MacOS

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in an Assistant Editor position in a post-production environment
• Must be able to work independently and with team members
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the fly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Schedule

Regular business hours are Mon-Fri, with core hours between 11am to 8pm. However, you may be required to work a staggered start shift schedule.

Pay

Pay range: $28–$32 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on work experience.

Additional Information

This is not a remote/work-from-home position. You must be able to commute to the NYC office at least 4 times per week to be considered for this job. Paid overtime is available on a regular basis, as our business is driven by clients' needs.