Assistant Editor

About UsThe Stokes Twins are one of the largest creator-led entertainment brands on YouTube, known for high-energy storytelling, ambitious concepts, and culture-driven content that reaches hundreds of millions of viewers each month. Our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and the goal of making a positive impact for our audience.If you’re someone who loves content, works fast, stays organized, and wants to grow inside a high-performance creative environment, we want to hear from you!About the RoleThe on-site Assistant Editor is the operational backbone of the post-production team, supporting projects from production through final delivery. You’ll help prepare projects, organize assets, assist editors, and keep the post-production pipeline moving efficiently across both shoot days and post-production. Working closely with the other editors, you’ll help deliver fast-paced, high-performing YouTube content at a high standard. This is an ideal role for someone looking to grow their editing, storytelling, and workflow skills inside a fast-moving creative environment.Who You AreExtremely organized, proactive, and detail-orientedPassionate about YouTube content and creator cultureComfortable working both on-set and in post-production environmentsCalm under pressure in fast-paced production settingsStrong communicator and collaborative team playerCurious about AI tools and workflow optimizationEager to grow creatively and technically as an editorSomeone who takes pride in making the team more efficientWhat You’ll DoSupport the Editing TeamPrepare and organize project files, footage, and timelines for editorsPull selects, string-outs, and assemblies from raw footageSource music, sound effects, graphics, memes, and supporting assetsAssist with revisions, exports, captions, and deliverablesHelp maintain editing consistency and organization across projectsSupport Production On SetBe present on shoot days to support the post-production workflow in real timeLog preferred takes, standout moments, continuity notes, and key story beats during filmingTrack pickups, reactions, improv moments, and editorial notes for faster edit assemblyCommunicate with producers and editors to flag strong moments or coverage gapsHelp identify priority footage and story moments for quick turnaround editsHandle Media + Workflow ManagementIngest, sync, organize, and back up footage during and after shootsMaintain organized project structures, drives, folders, and media librariesTrack versions, notes, and project updates across multiple videosFlag missing assets, corrupted media, or technical issues quicklyHelp maintain efficient workflows and post-production systemsLearn and apply AI tools/workflows that improve speed, organization, and creative efficiencyHelp identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and optimize team workflowsCollaborate Across TeamsWork closely with Lead Editors, Polish Editors, producers, and creative teamsCommunicate project status, blockers, and timelines clearlyHelp ensure deadlines are met across multiple projects simultaneouslyRespond quickly to feedback and changing prioritiesContinue Growing CreativelyLearn YouTube pacing, retention strategies, and storytelling principlesStudy high-performing content and editing stylesTake on increasingly creative editing responsibilities over timeContinuously improve speed, technical ability, creative instincts, and workflow efficiencyPreferred SkillsProficiency in Adobe Premiere ProBasic familiarity with After Effects and PhotoshopStrong organizational and media management skillsUnderstanding of YouTube pacing and fast-paced editing stylesFamiliarity with ingesting, syncing, and organizing footageInterest in AI tools and emerging post-production workflowsStrong communication and multitasking abilitiesComfortable using Slack, Monday.com, Google Drive, and Google SuiteBonus PointsExperience with creator-led or social-first contentFamiliarity with internet culture, memes, and viral editing stylesBasic motion graphics or VFX skillsExperience with on-set media management or DIT workflowsExperience using AI tools to improve creative or post-production workflowsDesire to grow into a full editor or polish editor role over timeThe expected base pay range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.