Assistant Editor New York, NY Job at Known Global LLC in New York

Overview

Known is a modern marketing company that combines data science with creative storytelling. We are a distributed workforce with offices across the U.S. and a hybrid work model; many Knowners work remotely.

Note: This is a temp-to-perm Assistant Editor position based in NYC. You must be located in NYC and able to work in a hybrid capacity. The role reports to the Director of Post Production and supports a NY post production division in Manhattan near Bryant Park.

What You’ll Do

• Support Editorial Team: Ingest, organize, and prepare footage and project files for editors working remotely on Adobe Premiere, ensuring assets are prepped and accessible via cloud/remote systems.
• Remote Workflow Management: Facilitate post workflows between in-office and remote editors; troubleshoot issues with remote workflows and in-house infrastructure; collaborate with IT and management.
• Project Management: Set up edit projects, maintain them, and close out projects; organize, back up files, transcode, sync, and manage media.
• Media Management: Download, transcode, and organize media into projects; maintain clear project organization; upload viewable links for clients and management; deliver to varied client specifications.
• Conform and Prep: Prepare and export sequences for color and audio finishing, perform basic conforms and online edits, provide reference materials.
• Versioning and Delivery: Create multiple versions for network, streaming, and commercial clients; export and QC final deliverables across platforms and specs (including captions or network slates as needed).
• Post Production Support: Help manage and improve post infrastructure as the NY facility grows; anticipate and troubleshoot evolving needs of a scaling team and new workflows.
• Collaboration & Communication: Keep leadership informed of project status, challenges, and opportunities for efficiency; communicate with remote editors and producers.
• Team Player: Collaborate across the team; adapt to shifting priorities and help shape the division’s culture and standards.
• Asset Management & Archiving: Maintain accurate archival records; securely manage sensitive assets.

Who You Are and What You Have

• 1–3 years of professional experience in post-production, editorial, or related environments (agency, studio, or production company).
• New York-based, able to be in the Manhattan office a minimum of 4 days per week during the introductory period, with a hybrid schedule after full-time employment.
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere; strong working knowledge of Davinci Resolve for syncing dailies and color prep; some experience with After Effects and other Adobe CC apps is a plus.
• Experience prepping and finishing promos, multi-format edits, and multi-cam setups.
• Strong understanding of remote editing platforms (e.g., JUMP), cloud workflows, and troubleshooting remote post production on Mac and PC.
• Knowledge of transcoding, codecs, and storage solutions; excellent problem-solving and adaptability for broadcast, streaming, and advertising deliverables.
• Meticulous, organized, self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; comfortable collaborating with creatives, producers, and technologists.
• Interest in helping build new processes in a scaling division with a flexible, all-hands-on-deck mindset.
• Mac & PC savvy; comfortable with Slack, Google Drive/Workspace, and related tools; willingness to learn and grow.

One Last Thing to Ask Yourself

Our culture is built on four values we aspire to daily: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. Known is committed to building a legacy with talented people from diverse backgrounds who feel encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Compensation: The base rate for this position is $35-$40/hr. This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal pay transparency laws.

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