Edit Assistant, Freelance

Posted 7hrs ago

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Freelance Assistant Editor supporting Veritasium, a leading science and physics YouTube channel. Organising footage, assembling timelines, sourcing B-roll, and assisting editors remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and organise video footage, assets and archives
  • Organise and label rushes
  • Sync multiple cameras and audio sources into sync maps
  • Assemble timelines at the start of an edit
  • Create short edits for sponsor sections
  • Source B-Roll footage
  • Use tools to create transcripts or other reference files accompanying raw footage
  • Work closely with editors to support them with B-roll footage
  • Insert graphics and replace holders with final A-Roll
  • Stay up-to-date with video editing software and techniques
  • Report to the in-house Editor
  • Support in-house and freelance editors

Requirements:

  • 1+ years of experience in edit assisting or junior editing, with an emphasis on digital content creation and experience with YouTube
  • Proficiency in video editing software Adobe Premiere and the Creative Cloud
  • A strong understanding of YouTube and other social media platforms and how to optimise content for those platforms
  • A passion for physics and science
  • Good attention to detail and ability to multitask
  • Previous experience working with science material is desirable

Benefits:

  • Work from anywhere
  • Flexible hours
  • The opportunity to work in a fast-paced, vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment where you can learn and grow quickly
  • A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team
  • Remote work with employees around the world
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment