Freelance Assistant Video Editor

Day One Agency • New York, NY

5h • $25 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Day One Agency is hiring a Freelance Assistant Video Editor to support its integrated teams and client work. The role supports editors and creative directors in organizing, assembling, and refining video content across social, branded, and other formats. The successful candidate will be proficient in video editing software and understand post-production workflows, including media management, multicam syncing, basic color correction, and audio mixing. This position is full-time, follows a hybrid work schedule, and is available only in New York City.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of hands-on assistant editing or post-production experience, including internships and freelance work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong organizational skills and superb attention to detail.
• Eagerness to grow and learn from feedback in a collaborative team environment.
• Passion for culture, social media, and content that earns attention.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.
• Must be in or willing to relocate to the New York City metropolitan area; no company relocation allowance is provided.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with After Effects and the larger Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support editors and creative directors in organizing, assembling, and refining video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, brand films, sizzle reels, and case studies.
• Import, transcode, sync, and organize raw footage and media assets within post-production workflows.
• Prepare rough assemblies and stringouts based on creative briefs or scripts, maintaining accurate timelines and labeling conventions.
• Support color correction, audio leveling, and light motion graphics under the direction of senior editors.
• Create accurate turnover files for color, sound, and visual effects vendors.
• Export and encode final videos in aspect ratios and codecs optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, broadcast, and other platforms.
• Manage asset versioning, revisions, and final delivery according to project specifications and client feedback.
• Maintain organized project files and storage workflows across shared drives and cloud platforms, including creating final archival files and backing up projects.
• Collaborate with creative and production teams to ensure technical consistency and adherence to workflow guidelines.
• Troubleshoot common post-production issues with editors.
• Stay informed about emerging editing tools, platform-specific format updates, and digital content production best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level