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Distant Moon

Film Editor

Leesburg, VA · On-site

Handle basic temp sound design, music editing, and supporting audio work during editorial process ... Source archival footage, music, and supporting media assets when needed * Prepare projects for ...

Warnerbros

Archivist (Collections)

Burbank, CA

Trains student interns and temporary staff on Archive collections projects. Qualifications ... Knowledge of film & television history, production design, art history, costume design, and ...

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Distant Moon

Sr. Film Editor

Leesburg, VA · On-site

Handle temp sound design, music editing, and supporting audio work during the editorial process ... Source archival footage, music, and supporting media assets when needed * Upload and manage review ...

Middlebury College

Bilingual Assistant in Hebrew

Middlebury, VT · On-site

$18.25 - $24/hr

... for a temporary Bilingual Assistant in Hebrew. The position is available during the summer 2021 ... Manages circulation of School technology, equipment, and film archive. Provides technical support ...

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How much do temporary film archive jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary film archive in the United States is $27.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Film Archive vs Film Archivist?

AspectTemporary Film ArchiveFilm Archivist
CredentialsMay require film preservation training or related certificationsTypically requires a degree in library science, archival studies, or film preservation
Work EnvironmentTemporary storage facilities, film preservation sites, or event-based settingsArchives, museums, or institutional libraries
Employer & IndustryFilm festivals, production companies, or temporary collectionsPublic and private archives, cultural institutions
Search & ComparisonOften searched for short-term film storage or event-specific rolesMore focused on long-term preservation and cataloging

The main difference is that a Temporary Film Archive handles short-term or event-based film storage, while a Film Archivist is responsible for long-term preservation, cataloging, and managing film collections in permanent institutions. Both roles require knowledge of film preservation, but the scope and environment differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Film Archive job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,353 per year, or $27.1 per hour.
Film Editor

Film Editor

Distant Moon

Leesburg, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Distant Moon Film Editor | Leesburg, VA

Distant Moon is an award-winning production company seeking a Film Editor to help shape documentary, commercial, and narrative projects from assembly through final delivery.

This role is for an editor with strong storytelling instincts, solid technical ability, and a good sense of pacing, structure, and tone. We're looking for someone who can take creative direction, collaborate well with directors and post-production leadership, and consistently produce polished editorial work across a range of projects.

We care far more about the quality of an editor's work, storytelling instincts, and creative judgment than checking every box on a rsum.

What You'll Do

  • Edit projects through all stages of post-production, from assembly through final delivery
  • Collaborate closely with directors and post-production leadership to shape story, pacing, tone, and structure
  • Organize, sync, label, and manage footage and project assets
  • Build rough cuts, fine cuts, and polished client-facing edits
  • Handle basic temp sound design, music editing, and supporting audio work during editorial process
  • Source archival footage, music, and supporting media assets when needed
  • Prepare projects for color, sound, VFX, and final delivery
  • Upload and manage review versions through Frame.io
  • Maintain organized project files suitable for collaboration and archival
  • Track project tasks and time through internal workflow systems
What We're Looking For
  • Approximately 3 - 5+ years of professional editing experience across documentary, commercial, branded, narrative, or related content environments
  • A portfolio or reel demonstrating strong storytelling instincts, pacing, structure, and creative judgment
  • Strong working knowledge of Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Ability to take feedback well, adapt quickly, and collaborate effectively within a post-production team
  • Organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines
  • Self-directed with strong attention to detail and follow-through

Exceptional portfolios and demonstrated storytelling ability may be considered in place of traditional experience requirements.

Bonus Experience

  • After Effects or motion graphics experience
  • Color workflow familiarity
  • On-set production experience
  • Interest in long-form narrative filmmaking
Work Environment

Distant Moon operates from a purpose-built creative studio in Leesburg, Virginia designed specifically for filmmakers, editors, and storytellers. Our workspace was intentionally built to support collaboration, focused editorial work, production planning, and creative development across all stages of filmmaking.

This is an in-person role working alongside directors, editors, producers, and creatives in a highly collaborative studio environment. The space includes dedicated edit suites, production areas, collaborative workspaces, and creative gathering spaces designed to support both focused work and team collaboration.

While much of the role involves desk-based editorial work, team members may occasionally assist with production-related activities, equipment movement, or on-set support as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.