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Assistant Video Game Music Composer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

WI · On-site

$50 - $80/hr

You'll collaborate closely with the creative team, capture team, producers, assistant editors, and ... Implement sound design, music, and voice-over elements to enhance the emotional impact of each ...

Video Editor

Oregon, WI · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

You'll collaborate closely with the creative team, capture team, producers, assistant editors, and ... Implement sound design, music, and voice-over elements to enhance the emotional impact of each ...

NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

You'll collaborate closely with the creative team, capture team, producers, assistant editors, and ... Implement sound design, music, and voice-over elements to enhance the emotional impact of each ...

The video logger will assist with logging all game-day video assets as part of the Detroit Lions Digital Asset Management team after all Lions games. Logger will label video footage for the Post ...

The video logger will assist with logging all game-day video assets as part of the Detroit Lions Digital Asset Management team after all Lions games. Logger will label video footage for the Post ...

The video logger will assist with logging all game-day video assets as part of the Detroit Lions Digital Asset Management team after all Lions games. Logger will label video footage for the Post ...

... * Assist Live Production Manager with preparing, loading, and organizing music tracks, edits, and audio assets into playback software. * Execute in-game music cues following a live event script or ...

Games Writers

Los Angeles, CA

$23 - $29.25/hr

Company Description MXDWN, all that matters in music. Do you live for video games and video game news? We're looking for writers for our sister site mxdwn Games. If your world is knowing what's going ...

Games Writers

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$23 - $29.25/hr

Company Description MXDWN, all that matters in music. Do you live for video games and video game news? We're looking for writers for our sister site mxdwn Games. If your world is knowing what's going ...

$100K - $125K/yr

... video games for doctors. Our games leverage deep game design and real game tech to advance the ... music producer. Duties / Responsibilities * Own internal game development across your team ...

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How much do assistant video game music composer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant video game music composer in the United States is $24.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Video Game Music Composer vs Video Game Music Composer?

AspectAssistant Video Game Music ComposerVideo Game Music Composer
CredentialsTypically a degree in music or related field; some experience in game audioAdvanced experience; often a portfolio of completed projects
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, often part of a team or studioIndependent or team-based, leading music creation
Industry UsageSupporting role in game audio departmentsLeading role in composing original game music

The Assistant Video Game Music Composer supports the main composer by handling tasks like editing, arranging, or initial composition. In contrast, the Video Game Music Composer is responsible for creating the full soundtrack, leading the musical direction. The assistant role is ideal for those starting in game audio, while the composer role requires more experience and creative leadership.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Video Game Music Composer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,476 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

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As an Editor, you’ll lead multiple complex, fast-paced video projects simultaneously, from pre-production through post. You’ll collaborate closely with the creative team, capture team, producers, assistant editors, and motion graphics designers to craft innovative trailers.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the creative team, producers, and (in most cases) the capture team to conceptualize and deliver high-quality trailers for a variety of platforms and uses
  • Implement sound design, music, and voice-over elements to enhance the emotional impact of each trailer
  • Partner with the graphics team to apply visual effects and motion graphics that highlight key moments, dialogue, and character expressions
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve
  • Proven experience editing trailers
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of storytelling, pacing, and action-driven editing
  • Experience integrating VFX and sound design
  • Strong grasp of narrative structure, pacing, and emotional tone in trailer editing
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience editing trailers for video games or cinematic projects
  • Knowledge of multiplayer games, RPGs, and FPS titles
  • Passion for video games and storytelling
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas eloquently
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment
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Whatever the scale of your project, whatever the time frame, whatever your location: Keywords is here for you, bringing our network of 13,000+ people and 70+ studios together to deliver the unified solutions you need. We offer everything necessary to ensure your project achieves its full potential and that strategic opportunities are turned into long-term growth. The games industry is complex and fast-moving. Working with Keywords allows you to remain lean and agile, and to remain focused on creating the world’s most immersive playing experiences. Our network of studios brings best-in-class experience, expertise, technology and capacity across the full development, release and player-support lifecycle.

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10,000+ Employees

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Burbank, CA, US

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