This is a contract role and you will not be directly employed by MotorTrend Group.  You'll be required to work through a third party agent called TCW.

• Rate: $25-$28/hr based on experience
• Hours: 40 hours a week.
• Must be able to work remotely but ideally based in Los Angeles

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

The Assistant Editor (Full Time, Hourly) will assist the Lead Assistant Editor in all aspects of post-production for MotorTrend Group – Original Programming content as well as other company video outlets (web, broadcast, etc).  Essential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for ingesting and transcoding all footage for assigned shows
• Create, prep, and organize projects for edit, following standards and guidelines set by the Lead Assistant
• Responsible for exporting and Q/C’ing sequences for finishing; color, sound, etc, as well as assembling upon return
• Understanding of post-production procedures including archiving, server organization, naming conventions, standard review/delivery specifications, etc
• Organizing finished projects for archiving
• Will sometimes be required to start editing a particular sequence for editor
• Aid in the integration of graphics within the edit when required

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not include supervising one or more employees where applicable.

Education/Experience:

• At least 2 years previous experience in video/television post production, or equivalent education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Avid Media Composer, Resolve, Pro Tools, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Transcoding Software, FTP Clients and NLE systems
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Mac OS X

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to sit for prolonged period of time and view computer screen.

Equipment/Software Used:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Avid Media Composer, Resolve, Pro Tools, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Transcoding Software, FTP Clients and NLE systems

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment that is well lit and ventilated.

NOTE: This position description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict any other tasks that may be assigned.