Assistant Video Editor

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Video Editor

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company that is driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at Audiochuck – we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell. We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the Audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through the use of our time, money, and resources.

Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team in creating something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then Audiochuck may be a good fit for you.

The Assistant Video Editor will support the video production team by ensuring all media assets are properly organized, synced, and prepared for editing. This role will be responsible for managing media files, troubleshooting technical issues, and assisting with post-production workflows to maintain a seamless editing process. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical proficiency in video editing systems.

• Download and verify media files, ensuring no files are corrupt and backing them up securely.

• Organize media within the editing project, maintaining a well-structured file system.

• Sync video and audio files to ensure proper alignment.

• Ingest all assets, including 911 calls, photos, and documents, and organize them for use in editing.

• Manage and organize additional B-roll footage per episode.

• Track B-roll footage and evergreen footage for efficient use in future projects.

• Ensure the sound library and logo assets are properly stored and accessible within the Avid system for all editors.

• Troubleshoot technical errors, missing content, and system issues to maintain a smooth workflow.

• Prepare and transfer files to the audio team for final mixing and completion of sessions.

• Assist video editors with additional tasks as needed to streamline post-production processes.

• 2+ years of experience in video post-production, media management, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar video editing software.

• Strong organizational skills with experience managing large volumes of media assets.

• Understanding of video and audio synchronization techniques.

• Familiarity with file backup procedures, troubleshooting errors, and working within post-production systems.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to technical challenges.

• Passion for storytelling, true crime content, and video production.

• This is an in-person role based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees.

• Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health.

• A talented team of collaborative and passionate employees to support your work.

• An appreciation for diverse work experiences and backgrounds.

• A chance to work on shows from a leading network for true crime podcasts.

• Competitive base salary.

• Comprehensive benefits plan.

• 401(k) retirement plan with match.

• Paid time off.

• Team events and activities.