Assistant Editor
Artisan Council is a boutique digital marketing agency based in downtown NYC that empowers progressive brands. They are seeking an Assistant Editor to support the Creative Team in producing video content and optimizing assets for social platforms.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Creative Team to create successful video content, supporting post-production needs across assigned projects
- Edit, color correct, sound mix, and export final video deliverables with guidance as needed
- Assist in implementing video edits with external production and post-production partners
- Act as a point person for internal post-production communication on assigned video projects
- Export and re-format video assets into a wide variety of ratios and compression formats for social and digital platforms
- Spot and execute on editing trends for innovative TikTok and Instagram Reels content
- Assist the Art Director in delivering video assets and optimizing edited content for social performance
- Organize and manage production assets, ensuring proper file naming, versioning, and quality control
- Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders regarding timelines, revisions, and deliverables
- Contribute ideas, references, and creative solutions during brainstorms and project development
- Support pitch decks, campaign reports, case studies, and client presentations
- Contribute to Artisan Council’s social channels by supporting asset creation and sharing campaign highlights
- Participate in Artisan Council’s #ACGivesBack initiative by supporting annual creative training for selected nonprofits
Skills
- 1–3+ years of experience in video editing, motion, or digital content production
- Experience working with beauty, skincare, lifestyle, or consumer brands
- Strong video editing skills, with experience in Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Proven experience with sound editing, including music tracking and sound effects
- Ability to take multiple content inputs and shape them into a cohesive, engaging video that hooks the viewer
- Strong understanding of social media storytelling and platform-specific best practices
- Experience exporting and optimizing content for web and social platforms
- Strong visual eye with incredible attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with art directors and external partners
- Creative thinker with a passion for trends, storytelling, and brand-building
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of video and motion work, from small projects to larger campaigns
- Familiarity with filming or assisting on shoots is a plus
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