Assistant Editor

The Assistant Editor provides senior support to the Editor — managing media, syncing dailies, preparing cuts for review, and handling the technical workflow that enables creative editing.

What the role does

• Manages dailies + media import into the editing system
• Syncs picture + sound
• Prepares cuts for screening — output, distribution, version control
• Maintains editorial paperwork — change lists, sound notes, EDLs
• Coordinates with Sound Editor + Colourist on handoffs

Position

Reports to Editor.

Career progression

Path: Junior post roles → Assistant Editor → Editor.

Related guild / professional body

• SDGI