Freelance Assistant Video Editor

Looking for something fresh? Day One Agency is hiring.

Day One is a creative agency committed to bringing fresh thinking to our work. Every. Single. Day. For us, every day is day one, a new opportunity to start from the beginning, find a new angle, and let our creativity and curiosity lead us to learn the unexpected.

We’ve built a reputation as a creative partner tuned for navigating culture today; helping brands build legacy through relevance. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Freelance Assistant Video Editor to support our integrated teams and client work. You’ll become part of an award-winning collective of cultural insiders, all of whom are storytellers at heart and are curious about what is next in the industry.

Below you’ll find some specifics about the role. At Day One, the job description is truly just the start. Our best team members are enthusiasts who opt-in and bring something to the party.

Ready to join a team that's been on Fast Company's Most Innovative list for three years running, made the Ad-Age A-List and been named Agency to Watch 2025, and took home Campaign AOY in 2025 and PR Week Midsize AOY 4 years in row (2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026)?

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This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in New York City.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in video editing software and an understanding of post-production workflows, including media management, multi-cam syncing, and basic color correction and audio mixing. They will assist in assembling rough cuts, prep and organize project files, create turnovers for vendors, and prepare assets for final delivery across multiple platforms.

• Support editors and creative directors in organizing, assembling, and refining video content across a range of formats including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube videos, brand films, sizzle reels, and case studies
• Import, transcode, sync, and organize raw footage and media assets within post-production workflows
• Prepare rough assemblies and stringouts based on creative briefs or scripts, maintaining accurate timelines and labeling conventions
• Support color correction, audio leveling, and light motion graphics under the direction of senior editors
• Create accurate turnover files for color, sound, and visual effects vendors
• Export and encode final videos in various aspect ratios and codecs optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, broadcast, and other platforms
• Manage versioning, revisions, and final delivery of assets according to project specs and client feedback
• Maintain organized project files and manage storage workflows across shared drives and cloud platforms, including creating final archival files and backing up all projects
• Collaborate with creative and production teams to ensure technical consistency and adherence to workflow guidelines
• Troubleshoot common post-production issues with editors
• Stay informed on emerging editing tools, platform-specific format updates, and best practices in digital content production

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on assistant editing or post-production experience (including internships and freelance work)
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; familiarity with After Effects and the larger Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with superb attention to detail
• Eagerness to grow and learn from feedback in a collaborative team environment
• Passion for culture, social media, and content that earns attention
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Bachelor’s Degree

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.

We welcome applicants already in - or willing to relocate to - the New York City Metropolitan area (no company relocation allowance).