Freelance Assistant Editor/Post Coordinator

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Job Title: Freelance Assistant Editor/Post Coordinator

People Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Freelance Post Coordinator / Assistant Editor to support post-production across our Lifestyle and Entertainment brands. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both the technical and creative sides of post, and is eager to grow within a dynamic media team.

This position reports to the Post Production Supervisor and will play a key role in preparing projects, supporting editors, and delivering high-quality video content across platforms. This role also offers the opportunity to learn from and collaborate closely with experienced editors and post-production leaders, with exposure to a wide range of workflows, creative approaches, and industry best practices.

Assignment Details

• Hourly Rate: $35

• Schedule: 40 hours/week, Hybrid (3 days in office)

• Location: People Inc. NYC Office, 225 Liberty Street

• Start Date: ASAP

• End Date: 6/30/26, with possibility of extension

Key Responsibilities

• Ingest, sync, and organize media for Adobe Premiere projects

• Prep projects, including grouping footage, creating stringouts, multi-cams, and creating transcripts

• Export sequences and deliver final video assets according to platform specifications

• Assist with editing social-first videos and cutdowns from longform content

• Provide technical and logistical support to the post-production team

• Troubleshoot workflow issues and escalate challenges when needed

• Participate in team meetings and collaborate cross-functionally

Qualifications

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience editing in Adobe Premiere

• Experience working in a fast-paced digital or media environment preferred

• Familiarity with Airtable, Iconik MAM and Lucid Link a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

• Understanding of media asset management and post-production workflows

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Clear and effective communicator, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Proactive problem-solver who can anticipate needs and flag issues early

• Familiarity with networked media workflows (e.g., VPNs, cloud-based storage, accelerated file transfer tools)

People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.

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