Assistant Editor (Contract)

Great American Media is home to the family-friendly and faith driven portfolio of brands Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, and Great American Pure Flix. We are committed to providing an uncompromised, uplifting environment that celebrates Faith, Family, and Country for the entire family. We are dedicated to our audience, and we believe that strong brands and high-quality programming create an unparalleled fan experience across the Great American Media portfolio.

We are seeking a growth-centric, excellence-focused Assistant Editor to join our team. Candidate must be able to work onsite at our Texas Headquarters (Arlington, TX 76006).

We are seeking a growth-centric, excellence-focused Freelance Assistant Editor to join our team. Candidate must be able to work onsite at our Texas Headquarters (Arlington, TX 76006).

Applicants must be able to start immediately and work 20-30 hours per week through mid-May.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Editor IC plays a critical role on the Creative Services Team by working on various editing projects. They are responsible for QC, TE, Metadata, pulling selects for producers, preparing edit timelines, and assisting the editors and media manager with their project load.

The Assistant Editor IC must have previous assistant editorial experience and possess a solid knowledge of Adobe Suite products. Working knowledge of Adobe Suite and Premiere. The ideal candidate should be extremely organized and able to work without daily supervision. They will collaborate with internal and external producers as they edit various products, requiring strong self-direction and motivation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create versions for promos.
• Edit using Adobe Premiere.
• Mix audio for picture as needed.
• TE master files.
• Re-time videos.
• Work with After Effects to create graphics for programming.
• Collaborate with producers and assistant editors on various projects.
• Mine raw media for bites for various projects.
• Edit EPK footage.
• Create marketing videos.
• Create affiliate videos.
• Edit internal videos as needed.
• Media Management
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience as an Assistant Editor.
• General knowledge of a full-service production facility (production, post-production, graphics, and audio) along with general technical and production equipment knowledge.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop is required.
• Working knowledge of Avid and Resolve is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects is a plus.
• Willingness to work extended hours is crucial.
• Must be able to maintain composure while working in high-pressure and fast-moving situations.
• Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and time management skills are essential to the success of this job.

Working Conditions

This position is in an office environment and is fully onsite at our headquarters in Arlington, TX.

Depending on the candidate’s location, we may consider a fully remote position.

Physical Requirements

To meet the essential requirements of this position, you must be able to:

• Sit for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes.
• Stand for long periods of time; more than 30 minutes.
• Type and complete other meticulous tasks.
• Bend and reach.
• Lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Experience:

• Adobe Premiere: 2 years (Preferred)
• Video editing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Adobe After Effects: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Arlington, TX 76006 (Required)

Work Location: In person