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AVID Technical Resources

Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Post editor background * Production and show experience * AI experience is a bonus! * Sizzle reels * Excellent written and oral communication skills About AVID Technical Resources: AVID (Applications ...

Proctor & Gamble

Senior Editor

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$11K - $165K/yr

We are looking for a Post-Production Editor to handle complex editing, motion graphics, and CG integration while ensuring efficient delivery of high-volume content needs. You will need to execute and ...

M&C Saatchi

$125K - $135K/yr

Evaluate emerging creative technologies, software, AI tools, and post-production solutions ... Extensive experience managing offline editorial workflows through final delivery. * Strong ...

M+C Saatchi Group

Senior Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

Evaluate emerging creative technologies, software, AI tools, and post-production solutions ... Extensive experience managing offline editorial workflows through final delivery. * Strong ...

M&C Saatchi

Senior Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

Evaluate emerging creative technologies, software, AI tools, and post-production solutions ... Extensive experience managing offline editorial workflows through final delivery. * Strong ...

HKS, Inc.

Media Production Editor

Dallas, TX · On-site

Responsible for filming, photography, editing, revising, and retouching content and developing ... Manages work efficiently and effectively across pre-production, production and post-production

Hksinc

Media Production Editor

Dallas, TX · On-site

Responsible for filming, photography, editing, revising, and retouching content and developing ... Manages work efficiently and effectively across pre-production, production and post-production

HKS Inc

Responsible for filming, photography, editing, revising, and retouching content and developing ... Manages work efficiently and effectively across pre-production, production and post-production

HKS Inc

Media Production Editor

Dallas, TX · On-site

Responsible for filming, photography, editing, revising, and retouching content and developing ... Manages work efficiently and effectively across pre-production, production and post-production

ZEALOT

Freelance Assistant Editor

New York, NY · On-site

ZEALOT's post-production and finishing department is in NY & LA, the work is shared across two ... The Assistant Editor role creates and organizes offline projects for the editors. We are looking ...

Zealot

Freelance Assistant Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

ZEALOT's post-production and finishing department is in NY & LA, the work is shared across two ... The Assistant Editor role creates and organizes offline projects for the editors. We are looking ...

Zealot

Freelance Assistant Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

ZEALOT's post-production and finishing department is in NY & LA, the work is shared across two ... The Assistant Editor role creates and organizes offline projects for the editors. We are looking ...

ZEALOT

Freelance Assistant Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

ZEALOT's post-production and finishing department is in NY & LA, the work is shared across two ... The Assistant Editor role creates and organizes offline projects for the editors. We are looking ...

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How much do offline post production editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for offline post production editor in the United States is $25.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $32.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an offline post production editor?

Offline Post Production Editors are professionals who handle the initial editing phase of film, television, or video projects. They assemble raw footage into a rough cut, organizing scenes and selecting the best takes according to the director’s vision. Their work is primarily focused on storytelling, pacing, and structure, without the final sound, color correction, or visual effects. Once the offline edit is approved, the project moves to online editing, where final technical adjustments are made. Offline editors play a key role in shaping the narrative before it is polished for release.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an offline post production editor?

To thrive as an Offline Post Production Editor, you need expertise in video editing, storytelling, and a solid understanding of pacing and narrative structure, often supported by a degree in film, media, or a related field. Familiarity with professional editing software such as Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro is essential, and knowledge of file formats and media management systems is highly valued. Attention to detail, creativity, time management, and strong communication skills help you collaborate effectively with directors and producers. These abilities ensure the editor can craft compelling visual stories efficiently and accurately, laying the foundation for successful final production.

What are common challenges faced by offline post production editors during the editing process?

Offline Post Production Editors often encounter challenges such as managing large amounts of raw footage, maintaining continuity, and meeting tight deadlines. They must collaborate closely with directors and producers to understand the creative vision, all while efficiently organizing and assembling scenes to tell a cohesive story. Balancing technical proficiency with creative decision-making is key, as editors regularly receive feedback and must adapt quickly to revisions while ensuring the project stays on schedule.

What is the difference between Offline Post Production Editor vs Online Post Production Editor?

AspectOffline Post Production EditorOnline Post Production Editor
CredentialsEditing software proficiency, post-production certificationsSame as offline, plus technical knowledge of hardware and color grading
Work EnvironmentEditing suites, post-production facilitiesHigh-end editing suites, color grading rooms, post-production facilities
Industry UsageFilm, TV, digital mediaFilm, TV, digital media, often in final stages
Primary FocusAssembling and editing raw footage into a rough cutFinalizing edits, color correction, and mastering

Offline Post Production Editors focus on assembling and editing raw footage into a rough cut, while Online Post Production Editors handle final adjustments, color grading, and mastering. Both roles require similar credentials and work in post-production environments, but their responsibilities differ in the editing process stages.

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Sr. Post Production Editor and QC Specialist - Contractor

Austin, TX • On-site, Remote

soona
Motion Picture and Video Production • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about soonaexternal

$40/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

About the Sr. Post Production Editor and QC Specialist role:
The Sr. Post Production Editor and QC Specialist is a highly detail-oriented creative professional responsible for ensuring soona's enterprise photo, video & graphic deliverables are accurate, consistent, on-brand and client-ready.
This role serves as the quality gate for enterprise work, reviewing assets against creative standards, technical specifications and client feedback. They identify errors and provide clear and actionable feedback to editors and ensure revisions fully address the request.
This role develops account-specific QC standards, document recurring issues, strengthen workflows and help editors consistently meet each client's expectations. This role is comfortable working under pressure, managing competing deadlines and making sound quality decisions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
While primarily focused on enterprise-specific QC, this role also has the technical ability to complete research & development and step into editing tasks across any soona client.
This is a contract position from September - October. They must be able to work MT or CT time zones.
About soona:
As a creative technology company, our mission is to make the internet a more beautiful place. today, we do that by providing e-commerce brands with the solutions they need to create with confidence. With soona, brands can make, manage and measure their creative for whatever they sell and wherever they sell.
An ideal candidate can:
  • Review assets against client briefs, brand guidelines, technical specs, reference files and platform requirements, and do whatever it takes to ensure enterprise quality
  • Serve as the final QC checkpoint for enterprise photo, video and design deliverables
  • Proactively escalate quality risks that might affect client delivery and deadline
  • Ensure client feedback is interpreted correctly and fully addressed in each revision
  • Provide editors with clear, specific and actionable feedback
  • Build and maintain account-specific QC checklists, SOPs and reference materials
  • Track recurring errors and quality trends across enterprise accounts
  • Identify root causes of quality issues and recommend improvements to workflows, training and assignments
  • Partner with producers and account teams to clarify feedback, specs and quality expectations
  • Support editor coaching by sharing examples, patterns and opportunities for improvement
  • Answer technical questions related to photo & video
  • Conduct research and development for new editing techniques, client requirements and production workflows
  • Complete hands-on editing or QC overflow when necessary
  • Audit editor hours and deliverables to ensure profitability and that work/payouts are accurate
  • Support training other team members on key accounts or coverage

has experience in:
  • 3+ years in post-production editing for enterprise clients
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Premiere, Photoshop, etc.) with the ability to step into editing/QC tasks as needed
  • Managing multiple accounts/projects simultaneously in a high-volume creative environment
  • Building and maintaining SOPs and workflows
  • Strong written and verbal communication, with proven ability to relay information between clients, producers, and editors (where English is a second language)
  • Advanced organizational skills with a detail-first mindset

we can offer:
  • Starting hourly wage: $40/hr

Department Post Production Locations Austin, Denver, Minneapolis Remote status Fully Remote

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