Assistant Video Editor

Emergent Order Foundation has retained the recruiting firm Big Fish on this search.
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Assistant Video Editor

Organization: Emergent Order Foundation

Title: Assistant Video Editor

Location: Austin, TX (on-site and on-location required)

Reports To: Head of Post Production, Gavin Tatro

About the Organization

Emergent Order Foundation (EO.F) is a non-profit, for-purpose creative studio based in Austin, TX built on decades of award-winning entertainment and educational content creation. Its core team's experience includes work at Paramount, Spike TV, Webtoon, Nickelodeon, MTV, and its sister production company Emergent Order. Through heroic storytelling that embodies classical virtues and moves audiences to purposeful action, EO.F's mission is to build a bottom-up movement that champions civilization and the potential it unlocks in each of us.

Learn more at eo.foundation.

Position Summary

EO.F is seeking a full-time Assistant Video Editor to join its Production Team. This role is designed to help develop strong post-production skills while sharpening critical thinking, creativity, and hands-on experience across professional post-production workflows. As an Assistant Video Editor, you'll collaborate closely with the Post-Production and Deliverables teams and report directly to the Head of Post Production, Gavin Tatro.

Specific skills and experience are important, but they are far less important than mindset and approach to getting the job done as part of a team. Candidates will be judged overwhelmingly on demonstration of the core competencies below.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge and familiarity with DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut X, and Compressor.
• Familiarity with multicam editing workflows.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all departments, and collaborate with team members to find solutions to challenges.
• Adaptable to change, with the ability to multitask and prioritize projects based on feedback and content deadlines.
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve issues that arise during the post-production process.
• A love of learning new things, including new technologies and techniques across all aspects of post-production.
• Familiarity working with media servers and cloud computing tools such as Google Suite.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute intermediate editing tasks including string-outs, selects reels, and rough cuts while working closely with an editor or producer.
• Edit content for EO.F's platforms, including video clip-outs and full-length podcasts.
• Support editors by preparing project files, importing media, organizing timelines, sourcing stock music and footage, and handling transcript preparation and formatting.
• Ingest and manage digital footage from production, ensuring all necessary media is properly cataloged and accessible.
• Maintain editorial workflows by archiving and documenting all associated media efficiently.
• Perform quality control by identifying discrepancies in audio, video, or graphics to uphold production standards.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a paid, full-time position offering a base salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include robust group PPO health insurance with a wide range of plan options via United Healthcare's Choice Plus Network, plus wellness and other benefits. Must be able to work legally in the US.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.