Great American Media is hiring: Assistant Editor (Contract) in Arlington

Great American Media is home to the

family-friendly

and

faith driven

portfolio of brands Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, and Great American Pure Flix. We are committed to providing an uncompromised, uplifting environment that celebrates Faith, Family, and Country for the entire family. We are dedicated to our audience, and we believe that strong brands and high-quality programming create an unparalleled fan experience across the Great American Media portfolio.
We are seeking a growth-centric, excellence-focused

Freelance Assistant Editor

to join our team.

Candidate must be able to work onsite at our Texas Headquarters (Arlington, TX 76006).
Applicants must be able to start immediately.

T his is a contract position that will run through the end of December 2026, with the possibility of extension into 2027. The Assistant Editor will typically work eight-hour days, with some shifts extending up to 10 hours based on production deadlines.
Job Purpose

The Assistant Editor plays a critical role on the Post-Production Team by supporting a variety of editing and media-management projects, including podcasts, movies, series, quality control, metadata, and producer selects. This role prepares edit timelines, creates selects for producers, and assists editors and the media manager with active project workloads.
The Assistant Editor must have previous assistant editorial experience and solid knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Adobe Audition. The Assistant Editor must also be versed in using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity AI to assist with editorial and media-management work. Working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve and Avid is highly preferred. This person must be extremely organized, self-directed, and able to work without daily supervision while supporting internal and external producers on a variety of projects.
Duties and Responsibilities

Create versions for programs, promos, podcast
Edit in Adobe Premiere, Resolve, Audition
Mix audio for picture as needed in Premiere, Resolve, Audition
TE master files
Re-time videos
Work with After Effects to create graphics for programming
Collaborate with producers and assistant editors on various projects
Mine raw media for bites for various projects
Edit EPK footage
Edit internal videos as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience as Assistant Editor
Willingness to work extended hours is crucial
General knowledge of a full-service production facility (production, post-production, graphics, and audio) along with general technical & production equipment knowledge
Strong computer skills are required
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop are required
Working knowledge of Avid and Resolve are a plus.
Must be able to maintain composure while working in high pressure and fast-moving situations
Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and time management skills are essential to the success of this job
Working Conditions

This position is in an office environment.
Physical Requirements

Sit for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes.
Stand for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes.
Type and complete other meticulous tasks.
Bend and reach.
Lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Direct Reports

None.
Compensation, Benefits and Application Process

This is a contract position that will run through the end of December 2026, with the possibility of extension into 2027. The Assistant Editor will typically work eight-hour days, with some shifts extending up to 10 hours based on production deadlines.
GAC Media, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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