Assistant Editor

Job Description Job Description Salary: $71,000/year Assistant Editor Join the SMOSH team as an Assistant Editor. As a key member of our post-production team, you will support the creation of improv comedy focused digital content for our YouTube audience. This role is highly technical and detail-driven, requiring someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, can manage multiple shows simultaneously, and takes pride in the foundational work that keeps post-production running smoothly. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, creatively resourceful, and deeply accountable when handling media and workflows. You will play a critical role in ingesting, syncing, organizing, and safeguarding media assets while supporting editors. Core Competencies Technical Editing Acumen Strong understanding of Premiere workflows, multicam prep, syncing, ingestion, and media management with the ability to troubleshoot applications and support editors when technical issues arise. Meticulous Organization Detail-oriented with disciplined tracking systems to ensure no media is lost and workflows are followed precisely. Proactive Ownership & Accountability Takes initiative, prioritizes effectively, and ensures tasks are completed thoroughly without constant oversight. Creative Problem Solving Approaches technical and creative challenges with resourcefulness, helping improve workflow efficiency while supporting editors in overcoming roadblocks. Collaborative Adaptability Comfortable working across multiple shows and stakeholders simultaneously, balancing personalities and shifting priorities while remaining team-oriented and solutions-focused. Key Responsibilities Media Ingestion & Syncing Ingest footage from on-site and off-site shoots, prep and sync multicam footage, and ensure proper organization before editorial begins. Asset Tracking & Documentation Maintain detailed tracking systems for all media during ingestion and post-production, including spreadsheets and written logs to create a reliable paper trail for every asset. Editorial Support Assist editors with project prep, minor edits, exports, Media Encoder workflows, and timeline organization to maintain pacing and style consistency. Technical Troubleshooting & Archiving Provide light technical support for editors, troubleshoot application issues, manage archiving workflows including LTO tape processes and ShotPut Pro, and prep projects for versioning and long-term storage. Project Coordination & Prioritization Manage tasks across multiple shows simultaneously, delegate when appropriate, protect focused workflow time, and ensure projects stay on schedule. Preferred Qualifications Based in Los Angeles with the ability to work on-site in Burbank, CA. Required proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder. Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Photoshop is a plus. Experience with ShotPut Pro, LTO archiving, and shared server environments. Experience with multicam prep and syncing workflows. Familiarity with digital file management systems and collaborative tools such as Google Drive and Frame.io. Prior experience in a similar role at a reputable digital media or production company preferred. Strong general technical ability and comfort troubleshooting software and workflow issues. Demonstrated willingness to continuously learn and grow within evolving digital post-production environments.