Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have In-Office requirements, most temporary or third party payroll workers should expect to work remotely, unless otherwise discussed.
Division StoryProduction Operations and Engineering consists of a wide range of media centric roles. We are responsible for managing the entire life cycle of A+E’s programming. This is where we produce, transform, broadcast and distribute content as well as run the tech infrastructure for the Media Supply chain. We are an energetic team that fulfills the business objectives within a thriving dynamic industry. Developing new solutions to continually improve the user experience of our customers, consumers and colleagues is our mandate. If you have the determination and aptitude we are seeking for a role in this challenging and rewarding business and are eager to work for a department that sets the standard for our industry, then we look forward to speaking with you!
Job Description
THE ROLE: Live Assistant Editor (Temporary) Project Based
3PPW-Projected based 1000-hour freelance, per year. non-exempt
A&E Television Networks is seeking a freelance Live Assistant Editor. This role is based in Stamford, CT, at our post-production facility.
The ideal candidate will must be detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in the fast-paced environment of live broadcasting and post-production.
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage Edit sessions to format live content.
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Ensure media is prepared and staged for editing.
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Check for captions and request them as needed.
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Prep projects by syncing supplemental audio tracks and captions when automation is unavailable.
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Export files for transcoding and delivery.
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Ensure best practices for ingesting, transcoding, and standards-converting footage, troubleshooting quality issues as required.
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Provide first line troubleshooting for technical issues and collaborate with Engineering to test systems and workflows.
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Organize media and metadata to support archiving and project management.
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Export proxies and deliverables per editor instructions.
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Maintain live show timings and document final time codes.
YOUR STORY:
Qualifications:
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1–3 years of experience in live production or post-production.
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Knowledge of live event production and file-based production workflows.
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Familiarity with file formats, encoding processes, media supply chains, and digital delivery methods.
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Proficiency in post-production tools such as Media Encoder, Telestream Vantage, Airtable, Premiere Pro, Office 365, Google G-Suite, and Frame.io.
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Strong computer skills, including administration of Windows and MacOS systems.
Skills & Knowledge:
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Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Experience with long-form, reality content, and broadcast television networks.
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Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Flexibility to work to accommodate projects deadlines.
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Background in non-linear editing in an area including Adobe (Premiere, AE, Audition, etc.)
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Strong understanding of linear, non-linear, social media production workflows.
Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Networks on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third party vendor.
CompensationContract Hourly Pay Rate: $37.85
The pay rate displayed serves as a good faith estimate for this role.
Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors
such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and
experience. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers.
A+E Networks proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Television Networks is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a global media and entertainment brand portfolio that finds, cultivates, illuminates and markets entertainment content to worldwide audiences.
A+E Networks® is a collection of culture brands that includes A&E®, HISTORY®, Lifetime®, Lifetime Movies™, FYI,™, VICELAND® and BIOGRAPHY®. We are in eight out of 10 American homes, cumulatively reach 335 million people worldwide and have 500+ million digital users.
We are in the story business and just as the industry and art form have evolved, so too have we. Since our founding in 1983 with just two cable channels, we have grown into a multi-platform, multimedia, multi-genre content creator. Our brands have points of view we proudly champion and defend. We got to where we are by being great listeners, innovators and idea movers, specializing in the human experience.
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