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.

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