About Smashcut:
Smashcut Studios is a creative team committed to raising the bar for high-quality educational, explanatory, and informational videos. We work with partners like NYU, ASU, and CAA to showcase industry-leading experts in various fields, bringing their insights to life with our innovative approach to production. Our studio space in Jersey City, NJ, includes on-site post-production facilities and a custom-designed compact virtual production stage optimized for efficiently capturing an infinite variety of looks for interviews and instructional materials.
Job Description:
We are searching for an Assistant Editor who will play a key role in managing media, supporting our post-production workflow and processes, and carrying out a range of edits. This position will assist with our current projects, including creating educational content for high-profile clients and ensuring our post-production processes run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will be deeply involved with the schedules, logistical, and technical parts of our post-production to ensure a smooth process from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ingest, back up, manage, and organize digital media assets to ensure accessibility and proper cataloging for efficient use by the rest of the post-production team.
- Set up and prepare editing projects, ensuring all assets are correctly labeled and ready for the editing process.
- Perform a range of edits, from basic to complex, under the guidance of Smashcut’s EP and within the specified timeframe.
- Assist in maintaining post-production schedules to ensure smooth workflow and timely content delivery.
- Support the technical aspects of post-production, including troubleshooting software and hardware issues.
- Work closely with the content team to ensure continuity and quality across projects.
Qualifications
- A strong technical foundation – a general sense of IT and proficiency at troubleshooting computer issues.
- Personally managed the ingestion and backup of digital footage for video production projects.
- Experience with using labeling systems to organize digital media assets for post-production workflows.
- A passion for organizing things and optimizing workflows.
- Experience setting up editing projects from scratch, including creating project files and organizing raw footage.
- You thrive in a relaxed but professional setting where we foster a supportive and collaborative environment to create high-quality work we can all be proud of.
- Hands-on experience with video editing, including a strong foundation in editing software. We primarily use Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Working knowledge of the full spectrum of post-production processes, including editing, color grading, sound design, and delivery formats.
- Great communication skills, attention to detail, and a desire to learn.
- Experience with – or a strong interest in – educational and journalistic content.
Working at Smashcut:
As part of our Smashcut Studios team, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of online education and supporting a diverse community of creators. Smashcut is committed to inclusivity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.