Technical Assistant Editor - Video

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re currently looking to hire a Technical Assistant Editor - Video for a permanent opportunity with one of our top-tier digital agency clients, based in Raleigh, NC. This is an Onsite position.

In this role, you'll be an essential part of a creative-first editing team, helping guide projects from ingest to final delivery. While you’ll focus on the technical aspects of editing, you’ll also contribute creatively to the overall project. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a passion for both the technical and creative sides of video editing, this position is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize projects by building, transcoding, and working with deliverables and masters.
• Maintain a balanced and structured environment in the editing room.
• Break down creative cuts, clean up files, and resolve any project issues to prepare for handoff to colorist.
• Perform tasks such as ingesting, syncing, logging, string outs, and selects.
• Support lead editors with project changes and revisions.
• Assist on-set as a Story Producer, helping to map out the story and provide support for the production team.

Key Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in Premiere Pro (or similar platforms) is required; Avid knowledge is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Revolve to streamline color reform processes.
• Familiarity with social media and digital video platforms.
• Strong communication skills for smooth project coordination.
• Detail-oriented with a technical mindset and openness to new ideas.
• Comfortable working with a variety of video codecs, formats, and timecode formats, with the ability to transcode as needed.
• Ability to adapt to changing timelines and deliverables.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Work with a dynamic, creative team in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Permanent position offering stability and growth.
• A chance to refine your technical skills while contributing creatively to exciting projects.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take your career to the next level, apply today to join our client’s team and be part of something special!

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.