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Assistant Video Editor Job at Northern Lights in New York City

Northern Lights · Multiple locations ·

Job type:
Full Time

Northern Lights is currently seeking a highly motivated Assistant Video Editor to work within our post-production team. Duties would include ingesting footage, media management, project setup, preparing final deliverables, and editing content. You must have thorough experience with preps and finishing workflow for trailers/promo work (including TV/digital and social work) and be able to handle a fast-paced environment while remaining self-disciplined. You must be able to work in the office 5 days a week, and the working hours are from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

  • Intermediate to Advanced level in both Premier and Avid
  • Deep understanding of codecs, exporting, transcoding and converting video files
  • Collaborate with Editors and Producers to create content that meets strict creative and technical standards
  • Excel in finishing a video (balancing audio, color correcting, fine tuning cuts, etc.)
  • Ability to edit quickly, efficiently and integrate notes on the fly
  • He/She must be able to multi-task, be personable with editors and producers, take direction, and work on deadlines.
  • Load and sequence footage for editors as needed
  • Convert camera raw files for editing
  • Work alongside editors and be able to step into a job and address revisions under their guidance
  • Prep edit projects for finishing - this includes prepping for conform, audio mix, and color correct
  • Fully knowledgeable in file compression software – compress, post, and create links for review
  • Logging and archiving experience is a plus
  • Familiar with deliverables required for trailer workflow
  • Well versed in delivery assets that accompany such marketing campaigns
  • Digital security must be followed to industry standards

Starting salary: $66,500 based on experience with a competitive benefits package.


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