Assistant Editor, Big Think Creative

Freethink•Washington, DC

1d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 is a role for someone who is passionate about workflow and organization, with experience in editing short-form social videos.

Requirements

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 solutions-based approach to your work
Openness to feedback and challenge
Desire to always be improving your craft

Responsibilities

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.
Work with Directors/Editors to edit ancillary videos: Shorts, sizzles, and cutdowns.
Interpret partner notes in collaboration with the Director and SCP