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Archdiocese of Miami

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Assistant Editor

Miami Shores, FL · On-site

Oversees the final editing of the podcasts. * Uploads the podcasts to SoundCloud, Spotify and the ... Assistant Editor. Company Description The Archdiocese of Miami is home to over half a million ...

Werner

Senior Executive Assistant

Omaha, NE

Drafting & Editing: Assist the CEO in drafting communication, content and/or internal team updates, while maintaining a professional and consistent voice. * Presentation Support: Help clean up slide ...

MOCEAN

FREELANCE ASSISTANT EDITOR

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

Description Mocean is hiring a freelance Assistant Editor to support our Social team. This is an ... Take on light editing assignments as you grow into the role * Prepare exports and deliveries across ...

Mocean

FREELANCE ASSISTANT EDITOR

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Mocean is hiring a freelance Assistant Editor to support our Social team. This is an entry-level ... Take on light editing assignments as you grow into the role * Prepare exports and deliveries across ...

MedSchoolCoach

Physician Advisor

Boston, MA · On-site

In conjunction with a writing advisor, work with students on brainstorming and editing personal statements, activities, and essay editing * Assist in the creation of medical school list creation

MedSchoolCoach

Physician Advisor

Boston, MA · On-site +1

In conjunction with a writing advisor, work with students on brainstorming and editing personal statements, activities, and essay editing * Assist in the creation of medical school list creation

MedSchoolCoach

Physician Advisor (Remote)

Boston, MA · Remote

In conjunction with a writing advisor, work with students on brainstorming and editing personal statements, activities, and essay editing * Assist in the creation of medical school list creation

Wiley

Assistant Editors are entry-level with limited prior experience as a handling editor; they almost certainly have experience as an author, reviewer, and potentially as a guest editor or junior member ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for editing assistant in the United States is $51,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $59,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Editing Assistants?

Editing Assistants are professionals who support editors in the preparation and revision of written content for publication. Their responsibilities often include proofreading, formatting documents, checking for consistency and accuracy, and sometimes fact-checking or organizing materials. Editing Assistants may work in publishing houses, media organizations, or for independent authors, helping ensure that final documents are polished and error-free. They play a key role in the editorial process by managing administrative tasks and assisting with project coordination.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Editing Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Editing Assistant, you need strong attention to detail, excellent grammar and language skills, and a relevant degree or coursework in English, journalism, or communications. Familiarity with editing software such as Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word track changes, and content management systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and effective communication help you excel in supporting editors and managing deadlines. These skills ensure high-quality content production, efficient workflow, and successful collaboration within editorial teams.

What are some common challenges Editing Assistants face when supporting editorial teams, and how can they effectively overcome them?

Editing Assistants often juggle multiple tasks, such as managing deadlines, coordinating with different departments, and ensuring accuracy in edited content. Balancing these responsibilities while adapting to shifting priorities can be challenging. To overcome these hurdles, strong organizational skills, clear communication, and proficiency with editorial tools are essential. Proactively seeking feedback and staying adaptable also help Editing Assistants support their teams more effectively and contribute to smooth editorial workflows.
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Infographic showing various Editing Assistant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 74% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,214 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
Assistant Editor - Features

Assistant Editor - Features

Sony Pictures Animation

Los Angeles, CA

$2K - $2K/wk

Other

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Assistant Editor, Feature Animation

The Assistant Editor is responsible for technical and organizational editorial work from pre-production through post production. Assistant Editor is responsible for maintaining an efficient editorial pipeline and assisting editors. This position is covered by The Animation Guild.

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain Avid project and keep files organized.
  • Manage and process storyboards using Flix. Also import layout, animation, and lighting shots.
  • Import, log and prep dialogue recordings for editors: scratch dialogue, production recording sessions and ADR.
  • Ingesting assets from sound dept, music dept, etc, and keeping them organized
  • Output movie files for various uses including turnovers for sound department, digital intermediate, and music departments.
  • Organizing sound effects and music.
  • Assist the editors with Avid builds in preparation for screenings and QC of outputs.
  • Responsible for publishing to production including managing EDLs and change notes.
  • Provide information to production that is timely and accurate.
Qualifications:
  • 1-2 years experience in animation editorial.
  • High degree of proficiency in Avid Media Composer.
  • Excellent organization skills with great attention to detail.
  • Understanding of feature animation pipeline and workflows.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working under tight schedules.
  • Strong teammate with good interpersonal and interpersonal skills.
  • After Effects, Photoshop, ProTools experience a plus.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $2,400/week to $2,800/week. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.

To apply, please include a resume and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords to your work in your cover letter and/or in your resume.

Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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