ZEALOT is hiring: Freelance Assistant Editor in Los Angeles

ZEALOT is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation in entertainment marketing with a rich history of crafting compelling trailers, TV spots, and digital campaigns for some of the most popular film and TV productions in the world.

The Assistant Editor role creates and organizes offline projects for the editors. We are looking for someone who can quickly adapt to new and existing workflows and is highly organized. As you gain experience working with the team, you will develop your creative editorial skills. ZEALOT’s post‑production and finishing department is in NY & LA, the work is shared across two offices, but we collaborate as one team.

At ZEALOT, we value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. We're committed to nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities for those who demonstrate passion, dedication, and a pursuit of excellence.

Join us in shaping the future of entertainment marketing!

Tasks/Responsibilities

Understanding shared media storage

Creating new projects on Facilis and organizing media

Creating/organizing new projects on Box, Vandam/WD/Aspera etc

Sending files through Aspera, WireDrive, Box, Frame.io, Pix & other media sharing platforms

Troubleshooting with editors when problems arise

Maintaining databases and asset logs

Transcoding media

Footage requests

Assembling dailies

Breaking down media for editors

Manage assets for editorial, motion graphics and finishing

Export lists (EDLs AAFs XMLS)

Relinking media

Resizing aspect ratios

Overcutting

Strong QC skills

Understanding of UHD/HD formats

Backing up/ archiving current projects

Proficiency with MacOS

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in an AE position in a post-production environment

Must be able to work independently and with team members

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the fly

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Regular business hours are Mon‑Fri 11am to 8pm. However, you may be required to work a staggered start shift schedule

Pay Range $28.00‑$32.00/hr depending on experience

This is not a remote / work from home position - You must be able to make a daily commute 4x per week to Hollywood, CA to be considered for this job

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