DramaBox is hiring: Assistant Editor(New York) – Vertical Drama in New York

Position Summary

The Assistant Editor for Vertical Drama plays a critical role in supporting the post production team through every phase of the editorial and finishing process. This position combines strong technical skills with creative support — preparing projects for edit, managing media, assisting with color and sound, and ensuring smooth final delivery. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with a solid understanding of post workflows, finishing standards, and current AI tools used for editing and subtitling in digital-first storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Lead and Junior Editors in all aspects of post production for vertical drama series.
• Ingest, sync, and organize footage; maintain project file structures and metadata.
• Prep sequences for editorial, color, sound mix, and VFX.
• Perform assembly edits, temp color adjustments, and basic audio leveling.
• Serve as Finishing Assistant Editor, responsible for final conforms, QC, and delivery prep.
• Assist with exporting final masters, applying LUTs, embedding subtitles, and verifying final deliverables meet platform specs.
• Collaborate with post sound and color teams to ensure accurate handoffs and version tracking.
• Maintain organized archives and backups of projects and assets.
• Utilize AI tools for workflow efficiency — including smart sync, transcription, caption generation, and creative assists.
• Stay current with trends in vertical content, editing techniques, and emerging AI-driven post production tools.
• Support the team in troubleshooting post-related issues and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 1–2 years of experience in post production, preferably in vertical content.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, experience with After Effects, or Pro Tools a plus.
• Basic knowledge of post color, sound, and the finishing process.
• Familiarity with AI‑powered editing tools (e.g., Runway, Descript, Pika, or Adobe Sensei) for automation, subtitles, and post optimization.
• Strong technical understanding of codecs, file formats, color spaces, and delivery standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail‑oriented, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience as a finishing or assistant editor.
• Knowledge of media delivery specs and compression best practices.
• Comfort using AI tools for captioning, transcription, and workflow automation.
• Able to work on multiple projects at once.
• Enthusiastic about new storytelling formats and evolving post production technology.