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Assistant Editor III (Event Asset Management)
Location: Cupertino, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 3-Week Contract
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (W2)
Pay rate: $70/hr. - $74/hr. on W2
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Editor III to support a high-profile live event production team. This role is focused on media asset management, technical quality control, transcoding, packaging, and delivery of event-related content across multiple platforms.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in post-production workflows, media operations, and asset management, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Management & File Operations

• Receive, organize, track, and maintain large volumes of media assets.
• Manage file naming conventions, version control, and delivery logs.
• Validate file integrity and technical specifications of incoming and outgoing deliverables.
• Transfer files between servers and storage systems while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and document asset movement throughout the workflow.

• Perform video transcoding, encoding, and packaging for various distribution platforms.
• Prepare and modify media assets for VOD and platform-specific delivery requirements.
• Support media processing workflows using industry-standard tools and applications.
• Package and distribute deliverables according to workflow specifications.

• Verify video, audio, subtitle, and caption files for compliance with technical specifications.
• Conduct detailed QC reviews throughout each stage of the workflow.
• Troubleshoot file, format, and compatibility issues.
• Ensure deliverables meet platform and operational standards.

• Monitor assigned signal paths and media workflows during live event operations.
• Perform real-time technical and asset quality control on live streams.
• Maintain incident logs and workflow documentation.
• Collaborate closely with production, operations, and engineering teams.

• Archive event recordings and deliverables to designated storage locations.
• Support redelivery requests and content replacements as needed.
• Prepare and submit post-event technical reports and workflow documentation.
• Participate in debrief sessions and provide recommendations for process improvements.

• 3+ years of experience in media asset management, post-production, broadcast operations, or related environments.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Final Cut Pro (FCP)
  • Apple Compressor
  • FFWorks
  • DaVinci Resolve
• Experience with video transcoding, encoding, and delivery workflows.
• Knowledge of broadcast video standards, codecs, and file formats.
• Experience managing high volumes of digital media assets.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Full availability to work onsite in Cupertino, CA throughout the engagement.

• Experience supporting live event productions or live streaming operations.
• Familiarity with VOD workflows and platform-specific content delivery requirements.
• Knowledge of subtitle, caption, and multilingual media workflows.
• Experience with media archiving and digital asset management systems.
• Background in broadcast, media operations, or post-production environments.
• Experience maintaining workflow documentation, incident tracking, and reporting.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, providing access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.