Assistant Editor

Dhar Mann Studios

. Collate project files, media, graphics, music, and SFX into complete, correctly structured episode packages .

Posted 11/1/2026contractRemote • IndiaMid-LevelSenior💰 $15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and VFX turnover preparation, with a solid understanding of post-production workflows, including media management, quality control, and archival best practices. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for managing project assets and ensuring timely delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Premiere Pro ProficiencyVFX Turnover PreparationQuality Control (QC)Media ManagementPost-Production Operations Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProxy WorkflowsEDL/XML/AAF ExportCodec KnowledgeChecksum VerificationMedia IngestionTimeline OrganizationAudio/Video SyncingFinal Master ExportArchival Best Practices

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProactive CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

DaVinci ResolveAfter EffectsGoogle SheetsExcelAirtableFrame.ioIconikAirCatDVGoogle Drive

Industry Keywords

Post-ProductionMedia ManagementEpisodic WorkflowContent StudioMusic Licensing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collate project files, media, graphics, music, and SFX into complete, correctly structured episode packages
Relink offline media and consolidate projects before handoffs
Organize project bins, sequences, and timelines
Sync audio and video and build stringouts or selects when requested
Track episode status and flag missing assets or technical issues
Prepare VFX turnovers with plates, handles, reference clips, and EDL/XML files
Name and number VFX shots and log them in the VFX tracker
Package shot notes, reference frames, and editor instructions
Bring returned VFX shots into timelines and check sync, frame accuracy, and versions
Prepare locked cuts for color by simplifying timelines, flattening tracks, and removing unsupported effects
Export XML/AAF/EDL files and reference videos for colorists
Confirm source media is linked and accessible for grading
Conform and patch graded media back into edits and QC against references
Ingest and verify footage and other media using checksum-verified offloads
Maintain folder structures, naming conventions, and version control
Log and tag assets with searchable metadata
Upload working files and backups to the server
Create proxies, transcodes, and alternate versions
Export and QC final masters to specification
Archive completed projects to long-term cloud and offline storage and retrieve media as needed
Monitor storage capacity and maintain drives and servers per retention guidelines
Keep asset trackers, delivery logs, and archive records current
Report to the Jr. Post Production Manager; no direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of experience as an assistant editor, media manager, or in post-production operations
Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, including Project Manager, consolidating and relinking media, and proxy workflows
Hands-on experience preparing VFX turnovers and color handoffs (EDL, XML, AAF, plates with handles)
Working knowledge of codecs, formats, frame rates, resolutions, and export settings
Ability to spot technical issues during QC
Exceptional organization and attention to detail
Understanding of backup and archival best practices, including the 3-2-1 rule, checksum verification with tools like Hedge or ShotPut Pro, cloud and LTO storage
Proficiency with Google Sheets, Excel, or Airtable
Clear, proactive communication, especially when flagging missing files or delays
Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve and After Effects
Experience with DAM/MAM and review platforms such as Frame.io, Iconik, Air, or CatDV, and shared storage such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or LucidLink
Basic understanding of music licensing, clearances, and usage rights
Experience in a high-volume content studio or episodic workflow

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from home or a personal office
Typical schedule of 40 hours per week
Shift overlap with the US team discussed during interviews