Part Time Assistant Video Editor - Documentary

Crowd Surf is seeking a highly organized and skilled Part-Time Assistant Video Editor to support the director/editor of a feature-length documentary centered on a high-profile client. This is a hands-on, collaborative role for someone who is equally comfortable managing a large volume of footage, maintaining an exceptionally organized post-production workflow, and jumping into an edit alongside the director.

Responsibilities

• Ingest, sort, organize, and manage a high volume of footage
• Maintain meticulous project files, folder structures and asset organization
• Work alongside the director/editor in real time via Zoom
• Complete independent editing assignments based on the director’s notes and creative direction
• Help maintain an efficient post-production workflow throughout the project
• Support the director’s creative vision while bringing strong editorial instincts and attention to detail to the process

Requirements

• Strong proficiency with professional video editing software and post-production workflows
• Exceptional media management and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, graphics, and sound design
• Ability to take detailed creative direction and execute independently
• Comfortable collaborating remotely and editing alongside a director via Zoom
• Reliable, detail-oriented, communicative, and able to maintain confidentiality
• A computer and editing setup capable of efficiently processing and managing high volumes of media
• Documentary, long-form, or assistant editing experience is strongly preferred

Schedule

• Part-time: approximately 10–20 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling during standard working hours (9:00 AM–6:00 PM ET)
• Anticipated through December 2026, with the possibility of extending based on the project timeline

Pay

• Hourly compensation based on experience
• Monthly computer and phone stipend will be provided

Confidentiality

This documentary involves a high-profile client and sensitive material. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent judgment, professionalism, and the utmost discretion and confidentiality throughout the project.