Assistant Content Video Editor (LA Times Studios)

The Assistant Content Editor supports the production and post-production team on various projects across Company verticals. This includes assisting with media management, ingest editing, visual, and multimedia content for platforms like digital, social media, streaming, linear, short-form, and long-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.

• 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.

• 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.