Assistant Editor, Big Think Creative at freeTHINK

Apply for Assistant Editor, Big Think Creative at freeTHINK in Washington, DC, US. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth.
At Big Think Creative, we collaborate with our partners to shape and share their biggest ideas. We’re a team of editors, directors, designers, and strategists – but also dreamers, builders and lifelong learners. And we bring expertise, enthusiasm and endless curiosity to everything we do. From emerging technology to human connection, we know how to make people lean in, think twice and expand their perspectives. We create custom content in all formats, including expert interviews, field documentaries, written features and social shorts. We work with a wide range of partners, and our campaigns have won several awards including Digiday’s In‑House Studio of the Year 2025.
About the Role The Creative Studio Assistant Editor is a full‑time position responsible for assisting in the post‑production of the Creative Studio’s sponsored content. This role centers around organizing production media, preparing it for editing, conforming edits for finishing, as well as exporting final deliverables. Assistant Editors also have opportunities for editing shorts, sizzles, and other ancillary content to be released on Big Think, as well as partner platforms across the web. This role is for someone passionate about workflow and organization, with experience in editing short‑form social videos.
What You’ll Do Ingest, transcode, organize, log, and label the footage from productions
Sync and color correct footage
Generate and organize transcripts
Help usher each video through the legal process, evaluating stock and releases
Conform picture and sound in preparation for grading and mixing
Package together all final elements, render, and QC final exports
Attend regularly scheduled meetings
Support Editors with stock, music and archival research
Support IT and all Assistant Editors with connecting drives received to the DC office into their remote work stations in the IT server room
Work with Directors/Editors to edit ancillary videos: Shorts, sizzles, and cutdowns
Interpret partner notes in collaboration with the Director and SCP
What You’ll Need Initiative in solving new problems as they arise, both technical and creative
Understanding of video formats and codecs
Proficiency in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
Must be highly organized with file and folder structures
Experience with creating titles in After Effects
Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
Positive attitude and solution‑based approach to your work
Openness to feedback and challenge
Desire to always be improving your craft
Ability to work from our DC office (located in Chinatown, DC) Monday through Friday from 9:00am-6:00pm ET
What You’ll Get Growth and mentorship: Join a supportive, collaborative team with opportunities to grow in a fast‑paced startup environment.
Competitive benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k), and more.
Location: The role is based in our Washington, DC office, located in Chinatown. AE is expected to work on‑site Monday through Friday from 9:00am-6:00pm ET.
Salary Range: $45,000‑50,000

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