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Nen Creative

Editor

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$65K - $100K/yr

Edit a wide variety of video content, primarily launch films/commercials, as well as product videos ... Stay current on editing trends, techniques, and tools that can elevate our work What We're Looking ...

Nen Creative

Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

Edit a wide variety of video content, primarily launch films/commercials, as well as product videos ... Stay current on editing trends, techniques, and tools that can elevate our work What We're Looking ...

Paramount

TOC/Editor

San Francisco, CA

$36 - $40/hr

Monitor and control video encoding and decoding systems and troubleshoot incoming and outgoing ... Edit news content using non-linear editing systems. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills ...

Paramount

TOC/Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$36 - $40/hr

... manage video and audio switching, and operate recording equipment. • Utilize servers and ... editing and broadcast. • Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate technical issues when ...

Paramount

FREELANCE EDITOR

San Francisco, CA · On-site

KPIX is looking for a highly talented part time video editor with a passion for news and experience using non-linear editing equipment. Candidate must have a minimum of 2-5 years' experience working ...

Paramount

FREELANCE EDITOR

San Francisco, CA

KPIX is looking for a highly talented part time video editor with a passion for news and experience using non-linear editing equipment. Candidate must have a minimum of 2-5 years' experience working ...

MediaNews Group, Inc.

Editor

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

We want an editor who can see the story before everyone else does, move quickly when news breaks and help reporters turn daily developments into coverage that matters. This is not a passive editing ...

MediaNews Group, Inc.

Editor

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

We want an editor who can see the story before everyone else does, move quickly when news breaks and help reporters turn daily developments into coverage that matters. This is not a passive editing ...

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How much do assistant video editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant video editor in Berkeley, CA is $38.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $48.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assistant video editor do?

An Assistant Video Editor supports the main video editor by organizing raw footage, syncing audio and video, preparing project files, and handling technical tasks like transcoding or exporting videos. They may also assist with basic editing, applying effects, or assembling rough cuts based on the editor’s instructions. Their work helps streamline the post-production process and ensures that the final video meets the desired quality and timeline.

What does an assistant video editor do?

Assistant video editors help the primary editors on post-production projects for film or television. In this role, your job duties may include reviewing the raw footage, logging each shot into the database for easy access, compiling requested footage, preparing the editing equipment and software, and loading up the videos before editing begins. Assistant video editors are support positions that complete the preparation and administrative tasks necessary for editing, but they may occasionally edit some portions of the project. Many assistant video editors aspire to become a primary editor, and use this position to gain experience in the field as well as network with other editors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant video editor?

To thrive as an Assistant Video Editor, you need a solid understanding of video editing principles, attention to detail, and familiarity with post-production workflows, often supported by a degree in film, media, or a related field. Proficiency in editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and basic knowledge of media management systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, the ability to take direction, and effective communication help set standout candidates apart. These skills ensure smooth collaboration, efficient project turnaround, and high-quality video content delivery.

How does an assistant video editor typically collaborate with senior editors and other production team members during a project?

Assistant Video Editors play a crucial role in supporting senior editors by organizing footage, syncing audio, and preparing rough cuts according to project guidelines. They frequently communicate with editors to understand creative intent and technical requirements, ensuring that media assets are properly managed and delivered on time. Collaboration often extends to working with producers, sound designers, and colorists, requiring strong communication and adaptability to shifting project needs. This teamwork not only helps maintain workflow efficiency but also provides valuable learning opportunities for career growth.

What is the difference between Assistant Video Editor vs Video Editor?

AspectAssistant Video EditorVideo Editor
CredentialsTypically a diploma or associate degree in film, media, or related fieldsSimilar credentials, often with additional experience or certifications
Work EnvironmentSupports senior editors, works in editing suites or post-production teamsLeads editing projects, works independently or with a team
ResponsibilitiesAssists with editing tasks, organizes footage, learns editing workflowsCreates final edits, manages editing process, makes creative decisions

The main difference is that an Assistant Video Editor supports and assists the Video Editor, focusing on organizational and preliminary tasks, while a Video Editor takes on the primary responsibility for creating and finalizing video content. Both roles require similar credentials and work in similar environments, but the level of responsibility and independence varies.

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SFGATE Social Video Producer (Part-time)

Hearst

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Hearst rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

SFGATE Social Video Producer (Part-time)

Your Impact:

Under the direction of SFGATE's Social Video Editor, the Social Video Producer will create compelling content across all platforms, with a focus on digital video for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. In this dynamic role, the Social Video Producer will be a good storyteller, be comfortable in front of a camera, have expertise in video post-production, collaborate with different editorial departments and work under tight deadlines to deliver video in a variety of formats. This role will be covering a range of topics - from top stories of the day to spotlights on fascinating long reads.

Why SFGATE?

Launched in 1994, SFGATE.com was one of the first large-market media sites in the world and served as the exclusive digital home of the San Francisco Chronicle for 19 years. In 2019, the Chronicle (which can now be found online at the paywalled sfchronicle.com) and SFGATE officially became two separately run entities with their own editorial staffs and independent newsrooms.

Today, SFGATE is a digital-only publication that reaches more than 28 million readers every month and tells the stories of the people, places and ideas that make San Francisco, and the Bay Area at large, the weird and wonderful place that it is. We help readers navigate their day, whether it's by keeping them updated on big breaking news, guiding them to interesting local experiences or sharing a part of the Bay Area they haven't seen before. 

The site is home to nine verticals: Culture, offering a unique mix of the entertainment news you actually need and the underground stories from hidden corners of the Bay Area you want; Local, the premier destination for everything that life in San Francisco encompasses (from wildly expensive real estate to schools to what it's like to live above a raucous bar); Sports, covering the intersection of sports and culture; Tech, covering the intersection of tech and culture; Travel, covering everything from flight deals and travel news to hotel hacks and under-the-radar day trips; Politics, where we keep you up to speed on all local, state and national politics that have implications on the Bay Area; Food + Drink, where we tell you the backstory of the people behind the bar and in the kitchen; Cannabis, where we cover the sprawling industry of legal weed in California, good, bad and ugly; and News. Plus, the site has full-time local editors covering both Lake Tahoe and the Central Coast, a SoCal bureau that focuses on Los Angeles food, culture and the outdoors, as well as Disneyland, a National Parks bureau with editors across the West Coast covering national parks in California, the Southwest, Big Sky Country and the Pacific Northwest, as well as a satellite editor covering Hawaii and California's North Coast.

What you'll do:

  • Understand social media trends and the news cycle, and be able to share our stories in a way that helps audiences be included in trending news moments
  • Produce and star in franchiseable news videos for SFGATE's social video platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)
  • Acquire and package User Generated Content for use on SFGATE's social media channels
  • Edit video content promptly using Adobe Premiere and/or Adobe After Effects and be comfortable editing both short and long form video
  • Be exceptionally creative with your approach to social, and come up with new and interesting ways to share things
  • Be a good storyteller, capable of writing engaging scripts for produced video and corresponding social copy that entices viewership on social franchises
  • Post each project or video, and track video performance
  • Prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously
  • Use social analytics tools and performance metrics to identify best practices for creating video content, increasing video views and key KPIs across platforms
  • Work with urgency in breaking news environments
  • Communicate and interact professionally with culturally diverse writers, editors and staff
  • Work closely with the Social Video Editor to assist with short and long-form projects when needed
  • Manage time effectively and meet deadlines
  • Work effectively in a medium-sized news organization with an emphasis on teamwork
  • Work legally in the United States
  • Be able to live in/commute to the San Francisco Bay Area
  • Work 20 hours per week

Who you are:

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience working in social media/digital content creation
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience editing vertical and horizontal video on Adobe Premiere
  • Strong in-platform (TikTok, Instagram reels, etc) editing skills and out-of-platform (Premiere) editing skills are a must
  • Ability to work under extremely tight deadlines when required
  • Strong understanding of social media analytics, ability to track performance of social franchises
  • Demonstrable experience identifying shareable/viral content: news junkie fluent in what's trending and always plugged in to the latest conversations
  • Excellent AP-style news writing skills and on-camera delivery
  • You've read SFGATE and follow us on social media to have an understanding of our brand and voice

* Please Note: All applications should include links to video reels.*

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in California. The reasonable estimate is between $40,000 and $45,000. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

About SFGATE: 

SFGATE (www.sfgate.com) is the go-to online source for all news and entertainment related to the Bay Area. With a Pulitzer Prize and over 25+ million unique visitors each month, SFGATE publishes a moment-by-moment, 360-degree view of local news in the San Francisco Bay Area and a wider lens focusing on California's travel destinations. Both local news coverage and travel destinations are wildly popular with a nationally engaged audience. 

HNP Overview: 

With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) represents a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate. 

At HNP, we're investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories - growing newsrooms, diversifying tools and evolving platforms - to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired. 

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