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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 ...

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 ...

Warner Music Group

Sr. Producer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... temp-score replacement, stems for dubbing stages, and the high-pressure turnaround times typical of ... A network of highly-skilled freelance music professionals (composers, musicians, engineers, editors ...

Netflix

Lead Editor

Burbank, CA · On-site

$5K - $6.50K/wk

You will collaborate extensively with Music, Sound Design, and Mix teams on temp and final tracks ... Lead the editing process for the animated feature film, from assembly to final cut. Make pivotal ...

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How much do temporary music editing jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary music editing in the United States is $63,930.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $73,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Music Editing vs Music Supervisor?

AspectTemporary Music EditingMusic Supervisor
CredentialsMusic editing software skills, basic music knowledgeMusic industry experience, music licensing knowledge
Work EnvironmentPost-production studios, editing suitesFilm sets, production offices, licensing agencies
Employer & Industry UsageFilm/TV post-production teamsFilm/TV production companies, studios
Search & Comparison IntentEditing process, post-production rolesMusic licensing, soundtrack selection

Temporary Music Editing involves preparing and editing music tracks for scenes during post-production, focusing on technical editing and synchronization. Music Supervisors oversee the selection, licensing, and overall integration of music into a project, ensuring it fits the creative vision. While both roles work closely in the music and film industry, Temporary Music Editing is more technical and detail-oriented, whereas Music Supervisors handle creative and licensing decisions.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Music Editing job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 62% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 28% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,930 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

Film Editor

Distant Moon

Leesburg, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 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 35+ 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.