Assistant Content Video Editor
LA Times Studios, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America Req #95
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The L.A. Times Studios LLC vision is to be the premier studio for groundbreaking and impactful storytelling, setting high standards for excellence in content creation and production. We push the boundaries of traditional media, exploring new formats and platforms to reach diverse and global audiences. By championing innovative ideas and diverse voices, we aspire to create a more connected world through storytelling and events supported by robust revenue streams from advertising sales, branded content, event production, products and business development.
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The Assistant Content Video Editor supports the post-production team across various projects across the Company verticals. This includes assisting with editing, written, visual, and multimedia content for diverse platforms like digital, social media, and short-form productions.
Responsibilities
- Edit video content for, style, and consistency across branded, digital, and social media projects.
- Import media and curate content across playout system for streaming platform.
- Facilitate daily programming of streaming platforms by revising, versioning and delivering final product.
- Ingest media across multiple productions into MAM (Media Asset Management) and setup projects for edit.
- Collaborate with producers and writers during content brainstorming sessions to provide technical expertise and creative input that aligns with project goals.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to manage project pipelines, ensuring workflows are efficient and timelines are clear.
- Support various stakeholders by monitoring project deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met, and maintaining consistent quality standards throughout the production process.
- Prepare finalized content for delivery to external clients across multiple verticals.
- Ensure accurate tagging and metadata application for online, broadcast and streaming platforms.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute updates and suggestions to improve workflows.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in content editing or a related field.
- Proficiency in editing software and tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience editing for digital media platforms, social media content, or live streaming.
- Familiarity with CMS platforms.
- Detail-oriented with excellent written communication skills.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and implement editorial standards.
- Flexible and adaptive to evolving project needs and deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Strong command of English language grammar, style, and editorial best practices.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask across various projects.
- Solid understanding of video production workflows, file management, and post-production techniques.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Understanding of video formats, codecs, and compression techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Media Studies, or related field.
- Experience with Zype, Dalet or similar playout systems
- Experience in remote workflows.
- Understanding of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) best practices.
- Strong storytelling instincts for a digital audience.
- Grasp of emerging AI trends and technologies.
- Basic knowledge of graphic design and multimedia tools is preferred.
The L.A. Times Studios, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. This Privacy Notice for L.A. Times Studios, LLC sets forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position with us.
The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $71,000 to $76,000 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At the L.A. Times Studios, LLC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. We recommend adding our applicant tracking system domain (@dayforce.com) as a safe sender or contact, sometimes these emails get filtered to candidates' spam folders.
The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation, we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.
Other details
- Job Family L.A. Times Studios, LLC
- Job Function Individual Contributor
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $71,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $76,000.00