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Parallax

Editing Assistant

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$4.0K/mo

Delivered structured cleanly enough that the lead editor can refine without rebuilding. * Light cuts and recuts. Simple short-form deliverables (vertical reformats, captioned recuts, platform ...

Parallax

Editing Assistant

Denver, CO · Remote

$4.0K/mo

Delivered structured cleanly enough that the lead editor can refine without rebuilding. * Light cuts and recuts. Simple short-form deliverables (vertical reformats, captioned recuts, platform ...

Parallax

Editor

Denver, CO

$7.0K/mo

Editing output that demonstrably leverages AI tools (auto-transcription, rough-cut generation ... Recuts and format adjustments delivered in response to analytics shared by the project lead, with ...

Parallax

Editor

Denver, CO · On-site

$7.0K/mo

Editing output that demonstrably leverages AI tools (auto-transcription, rough-cut generation ... Recuts and format adjustments delivered in response to analytics shared by the project lead, with ...

Parallax

Editor

Denver, CO · On-site

$7.0K/mo

Editing output that demonstrably leverages AI tools (auto-transcription, rough-cut generation ... Recuts and format adjustments delivered in response to analytics shared by the project lead, with ...

Ardent Eagle Solutions

Technical Writer/Editor

Boulder, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support the ITS Publications Office lead in maintaining or creating Microsoft Word and PowerPoint ... Editing Policies and Procedures * Provide editorial support to ITS leadership in preparing, editing ...

Ardent Eagle Solutions

Technical Writer/Editor

Boulder, CO

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support the ITS Publications Office lead in maintaining or creating Microsoft Word and PowerPoint ... Editing Policies and Procedures * Provide editorial support to ITS leadership in preparing, editing ...

Ardent Eagle Solutions

Technical Writer/Editor

Boulder, CO · On-site

$64K - $91K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support the ITS Publications Office lead in maintaining or creating Microsoft Word and PowerPoint ... Editing Policies and Procedures * Provide editorial support to ITS leadership in preparing, editing ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead editor in Colorado is $33.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.50 and $41.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead editor?

Lead Editors are senior professionals in publishing, media, or communications organizations who oversee editorial teams and manage the content creation process. They are responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of all published materials, from articles to books or multimedia content. Lead Editors typically coordinate with writers, editors, and other stakeholders to set editorial standards, assign tasks, and meet production deadlines. They may also be involved in strategic planning, staff training, and implementing editorial policies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead editor?

To thrive as a Lead Editor, you need advanced editorial skills, a strong command of language, and a background in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), editing software like Adobe InCopy or Word, and style guides such as AP or Chicago Manual is essential. Leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for guiding editorial teams and ensuring high-quality content. These competencies enable a Lead Editor to maintain editorial standards, streamline workflow, and drive the overall success of publishing projects.

How does a lead editor typically collaborate with writers and other editorial staff to maintain content quality and consistency?

A Lead Editor works closely with writers, junior editors, and subject matter experts to ensure that all content meets the publication's standards for quality, tone, and accuracy. They provide guidance and constructive feedback to writers during the drafting process, oversee revisions, and may organize regular editorial meetings to address challenges and align on editorial direction. Additionally, Lead Editors often coordinate with design and production teams to ensure seamless workflows. This collaborative approach helps maintain a consistent voice and high editorial standards across all published materials.

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Infographic showing various Lead Editor job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $69,114 per year, or $33.2 per hour.

Editing Assistant

Parallax

Denver, CO • On-site, Remote

$4.0K/mo

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Job description

ABOUT PARALLAX
Parallax is building something that doesn't exist yet: a modern communications engine that treats persuasion like infrastructure. We are a high-velocity content operation backed by committed investors, leading advocacy organizations, and a passionate team that has run some of the largest political media operations in history. We produce content at campaign scale - hundreds of videos, millions of impressions, rapid-response storytelling across every platform. We do this in service of fixing American democracy through the actionable lever of election reform.
We are focused on solving the Primary Problem. Closed party primaries disenfranchise millions of voters and disincentivize our leaders from solving problems. Open, all-candidate primaries increase participation, improve representation, and dampen polarization. We are here to win open primaries on the state level in order to enfranchise millions of voters and liberate dozens of members of Congress.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
This is an outcomes-based contractor engagement supporting our editorial team. Success is measured by how much friction you remove from the senior editor's workflow and how cleanly the operation runs because of your work:
  • Footage organization and prep. Source media ingested, named, tagged, and organized into project structures so the lead editor can find what they need without hunting. Every shoot's footage prepped for editing within 24 hours of receipt.
  • Rough assemblies and selects. First-pass selects pulled from raw footage based on briefs from the lead editor or producer. Best moments flagged, dead time trimmed, transcripts attached. Delivered structured cleanly enough that the lead editor can refine without rebuilding.
  • Light cuts and recuts. Simple short-form deliverables (vertical reformats, captioned recuts, platform-specific resizes) produced independently from approved master cuts. Quantity scales with experience - start at 2-3 per week, build from there.
  • Caption, title, and graphics passes. Captions burned, lower thirds added, and on-screen text formatted to brand spec on cuts assigned to you.
  • Project hygiene. Clean project files, labeled exports, and archived source media maintained so the team can locate, repurpose, and audit any asset. Nothing gets lost on your watch.
  • Pipeline support. Whatever helps the senior team ship - uploads to shared drives, version control, asset transfers between editors, communication with producers about footage status.

This role works under direction from the lead editor and supervising producer. You will not be defining the editorial voice or making creative calls on flagship content. You will be the person who makes everyone else's work move faster.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
You're early in your editing career and looking for a serious operation to learn inside of.
  • You know your way around an editing suite. Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci, or comparable. You can build a sequence, sync footage, color correct simply, mix audio cleanly. You don't need to be advanced - you need to be reliable.
  • You're organized. Files named consistently, projects structured clearly, exports labeled correctly. People can find your work without asking you.
  • You take direction well. You're not trying to override the lead editor's vision - you're trying to learn it and execute against it. When something is unclear, you ask early rather than guess.
  • You're fast on simple things. Recuts, resizes, caption passes - you turn these around quickly so the senior team isn't waiting on you.
  • You're hungry for reps. You want volume. You understand that the way you get good is by cutting a lot, watching what works, and getting feedback from someone better than you.
  • You care about the mission. You want your time and effort applied to something with stakes beyond brand content.

We are not requiring AI fluency for this role. If you have it, great. If you don't, we'll teach you.
Benefits
WHY THIS GIG
  • Serious operation, real reps. You'll be working alongside an experienced lead editor on a high- volume, high-quality pipeline. The reps you'll get here in six months are reps that take years elsewhere.
  • Volume with meaning. The work you support will reach millions of people on the most important civic issue in America.
  • A path forward. Strong contributors here have a path to expanded scope and compensation as the operation grows. We are growing fast - the editorial team is going from one editor to several, and we want people who can grow into bigger roles as that happens.
  • Mentorship. You'll be learning from a senior editor and a supervising producer who have done this at scale.
  • Remote. Work from wherever you work best. We care about what gets shipped, not where you sit.

COMPENSATION
$4,000 / month retainer paid monthly. Contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, and business expenses. No employee benefits provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a short note + portfolio or relevant work samples through the application form. If you're the right person for this role, you'll hear from us within a week.

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