Junior Editor (Post Production)

IW Group Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

20d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

IW Group is seeking a resourceful, detail-oriented Junior Editor to join its growing post-production team. The role is suited to an emerging editor with strong organizational skills, a developing creative voice, and curiosity about using AI to improve content production. The Junior Editor works closely with the Post Producer / Editor on branded content, social campaigns, experiential recaps, and digital deliverables, supporting larger projects and taking ownership of smaller edits from raw footage through polished delivery. The role also partners with the innovation team to research, test, and document AI editing workflows connecting creative software with AI tools. The position combines editing and creative development, post-production coordination, and experimentation with AI-enabled workflows. It includes preparing and organizing media, developing and refining edits, adapting content for different platforms and audiences, quality-checking deliverables, coordinating with production partners, and documenting useful workflow improvements. Agency and client requirements for confidentiality, asset security, usage rights, and AI use must be followed. IW Group operates a hybrid schedule, with teams in the office Tuesday through Thursday. The role is based primarily in the IW Group office and may also involve client sites or other designated locations. Projects may occasionally require extended hours, including evenings or weekends. The role may include work at client events and occasional travel beyond the local area, including national or international locations.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in editing, post-production, or a related media field; agency, production company, freelance, and internship experience are welcome.
A portfolio or reel demonstrating editing fundamentals, including pacing, storytelling, music selection, and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of media management, proxies, codecs, export settings, and delivery formats.
Experience creating social content, cutdowns, and multiple versions of an edit.
Hands-on familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Codex, and an interest in applying them to editing and production workflows.
Willingness to learn basic scripting and automation with guidance from the innovation team.
Strong creative instincts and the ability to translate direction and feedback into effective edits.
Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and consistency across deliverables.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage files, priorities, and deadlines across multiple projects.
Ability to work independently under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Clear communication and a collaborative approach to working with producers, editors, creatives, and the innovation team.
Resourcefulness in troubleshooting technical issues and learning unfamiliar tools.
Good judgment about when to work independently and when to ask for guidance.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Final Cut Pro is a plus, but proficiency in other non-linear editors such as DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro is also relevant.
Familiarity with After Effects and Frame.io.
Familiarity with Final Cut Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve, including project preparation, conforming, or color workflows.
Experience with motion graphics, audio editing, and finishing.
Experience using scripts, macros, plugins, APIs, or other integrations to improve creative workflows.
Experience with generative AI tools such as Runway, Sora, or ElevenLabs.
Familiarity with project management platforms such as Monday.com.
Experience supporting multilingual content, translation versioning, or multicultural campaigns.

Responsibilities

Edit smaller projects, including social videos, sizzle reels, experiential recaps, and cutdowns, from initial assembly through final delivery with guidance from the Post Producer / Editor.
Develop rough cuts and refine pacing, story structure, music, sound, and visual rhythm based on creative direction and feedback.
Adapt content for different platforms, aspect ratios, runtimes, and audiences while maintaining brand and campaign standards.
Incorporate graphics, captions, translated copy, and other supplied assets into edits.
Collaborate with producers and creatives to strengthen storytelling, technical skills, and editorial judgment.
Download, ingest, organize, sync, and archive footage; prepare proxies and maintain organized project files.
Prepare projects for editorial handoffs, conforming, color correction, sound finishing, and final delivery.
Export and quality-check deliverables for picture, sound, captions, graphics, version accuracy, and technical specifications.
Maintain file naming conventions, version control, and organized asset libraries.
Support asset tracking, post schedules, and delivery documentation.
Coordinate with external editors, vendors, freelancers, and production partners as needed.
Assist with post-related paperwork, including purchase orders and completion reports, and help track media usage rights and client delivery requirements.
Partner with the innovation team and post-production leads to build, test, and refine internal AI editing capabilities.
Explore integrations between Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Codex.
Help prototype workflows for media organization, transcription, footage search, edit preparation, captioning, versioning, and quality control.
Use AI assistants to help develop and troubleshoot scripts, macros, and workflow automations, and test results before production use.
Evaluate workflows for reliability, time savings, and creative usefulness, and share findings with the team.
Document successful workflows, create practical instructions, and help colleagues adopt them.
Apply agency and client requirements for confidentiality, asset security, usage rights, and AI use during testing and production.