Assistant Video Editor (Long Beach)

Assistant Video Editor

Monday–Friday, ~40 hrs/week

Onsite in Long Beach, CA

$35/hr (W2, eligible for overtime + benefits)

Start within 2 weeks preferred

Ongoing contract work

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Editor to support the post-production team in creating high-quality video content across short-form (30 seconds to 3 minutes) and longer-form projects for presentations and events.

This role is ideal for someone early in their editing career who has strong technical fundamentals and an interest in documentary-style storytelling. You’ll play a key role in organizing footage, prepping projects, and supporting editors in bringing stories to life.

What You’ll Do

• Assist editors with project setup, media organization, and file management
• Ingest, label, and organize large volumes of raw footage
• Build stringouts, selects, and rough assemblies based on briefs or editor direction
• Support edits across interviews, talking heads, scripted content, and b-roll
• Handle basic cuts, trims, and versioning for internal and external review
• Prep timelines for color, sound, and finishing
• Export deliverables and ensure proper formatting across platforms
• Maintain organized project files and adhere to post-production workflows

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of video editing or assistant editing experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects a plus)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with post-production workflows and media management
• Ability to take direction and collaborate closely with editors and producers
• Interest in documentary-style storytelling and content creation
• Comfortable working onsite in Long Beach and managing multiple projects

Details

Freelance contract, ~3 months with potential to extend

Onsite in Long Beach, CA