New York, NY, 10176, USA
25 days ago
Assistant Editor/Media Manager (Temporary Contract)
MISSION The Freelance Assistant Editor/Media Manager supports the Video team across post-production, pre-production, and content capture workflows. This role handles post-production prep, archival systems, and assists with shoot pre-production, photoshoots, webinars, and small edits. RESPONSIBILITIES + Assist editors with post-production prep (e.g., ingesting footage, pulling old project files, organizing timelines, etc.) + Support shoot pre-production needs (e.g., picking up small gear rentals, placing lunch orders, ordering car service, etc.) + Provide on-set or remote support for photoshoots and webinars, including screen sharing, media management, file intake, and basic troubleshooting + Execute basic edits (e.g., creating stringouts, resizing, end card swaps, social cutdowns, webinar edits, internal edits, etc.) + Manage short- and long-term media storage, as well as file-sharing software + Sync multi-camera projects + Distribute footage and media to internal and external partners + QA video exports before release to ensure final deliverables meet technical specs + Maintain organized archival systems for both short- and long-term storage Requirements + 1+ years of video post-production experience + Knowledge of technical specs, file sizes, and social platform safety guidelines + Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop) + Knowledge of Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc.) + Familiarity with pulling stock footage, stills, music comps, and final files + Experience supporting photoshoots, webinars, or small-scale productions a plus + Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work + Ability to adapt to changing schedule demands and multitask effectively + Commitment to meeting deadlines + Excellent communication and collaboration skills CORE COMPETENCIES + Attention to Detail + Functional and Technical skills + Self-Development + Team Player + Work Ethic Benefits + $30/hour pay rate Our Company We are Situation, a marketing and advertising agency that builds and drives passionate communities to meaningful action. We partner with leading live experience-based brands across theater, culture, and entertainment to create campaigns that break through, sell tickets, and spark cultural conversation. Situation is part of Situation Group, a collective of award-winning advertising agencies.
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