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Freelance Assistant Editor/Post Coordinator
Dotdash MeredithNew York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Apr 2026
💰 $70,000/yr
About the role
This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.Job Title: Freelance Assistant Editor/Post Coordinator
People Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Freelance Post Coordinator / Assistant Editor to support post-production across our Lifestyle and Entertainment brands. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both the technical and creative sides of post, and is eager to grow within a dynamic media team.This position reports to the Post Production Supervisor and will play a key role in preparing projects, supporting editors, and delivering high-quality video content across platforms. This role also offers the opportunity to learn from and collaborate closely with experienced editors and post-production leaders, with exposure to a wide range of workflows, creative approaches, and industry best practices.
People Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Freelance Post Coordinator / Assistant Editor to support post-production across our Lifestyle and Entertainment brands. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both the technical and creative sides of post, and is eager to grow within a dynamic media team.This position reports to the Post Production Supervisor and will play a key role in preparing projects, supporting editors, and delivering high-quality video content across platforms. This role also offers the opportunity to learn from and collaborate closely with experienced editors and post-production leaders, with exposure to a wide range of workflows, creative approaches, and industry best practices.
Assignment Details
- Hourly Rate: $35
- Schedule: 40 hours/week, Hybrid (3 days in office)
- Location: People Inc. NYC Office, 225 Liberty Street
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: 6/30/26, with possibility of extension
Key Responsibilities
- Ingest, sync, and organize media for Adobe Premiere projects
- Prep projects, including grouping footage, creating stringouts, multi-cams, and creating transcripts
- Export sequences and deliver final video assets according to platform specifications
- Assist with editing social-first videos and cutdowns from longform content
- Provide technical and logistical support to the post-production team
- Troubleshoot workflow issues and escalate challenges when needed
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate cross-functionally
Qualifications
Experience- 1–2 years of experience editing in Adobe Premiere
- Experience working in a fast-paced digital or media environment preferred
- Familiarity with Airtable, Iconik MAM and Lucid Link a plus
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Understanding of media asset management and post-production workflows
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Clear and effective communicator, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Proactive problem-solver who can anticipate needs and flag issues early
- Familiarity with networked media workflows (e.g., VPNs, cloud-based storage, accelerated file transfer tools)
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