Job Description
Job Description
The Role
IW Group is an integrated creative agency producing culture-shaping work for brands including McDonald’s, Heinz, Covered California, and Lexus. We create impactful campaigns and content that blend storytelling, culture, and innovation.
We’re seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Editor to join our growing post-production team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment and is eager to learn the full post-production process within an agency setting.
You’ll support our Post Producer / Editor across branded content, social campaigns, experiential recaps, and digital deliverables—keeping workflows efficient and organized while taking ownership of smaller edits as you develop your craft.
What You'll Do
- Assist editors and producers throughout the post process, including ingesting, organizing, syncing, and archiving footage
- Prepare proxy files, rough cuts, and deliverables based on post schedules and versioning needs
- Maintain post calendars, asset trackers, and documentation to ensure smooth handoffs and delivery
- Handle post-related paperwork, including POs and completion reports
- Maintain organized asset libraries, version control logs, file naming conventions, and archival of final outputs
- Coordinate with external vendors, freelancers, and production partners as needed
- Track media usage rights and delivery specs per client or platform requirements
- Working knowledge of project management platforms, such as Monday.com, is a plus
- Support conforming, color, and sound prep; export and QC final deliverables
- Take ownership of smaller edits—such as sizzle reels, social videos, and cutdowns—from start to finish
- Learn from producers and creatives to develop technical and creative skills for future growth
Qualifications
- 1 to 3 years agency or production experience; capable of managing small activations independently
- Experience in advertising, media, or creative agency environments a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Strong time management and multitasking capabilities
- Commitment to inclusivity, integrity, and team collaboration
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro (or Final Cut Pro), After Effects, and Frame.io; familiarity with DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools (or Logic Pro), generative AI platforms (Runway, Sora, ElevenLabs), and other emerging tools is a plus
Benefits and Perks
- Hybrid work model (three in-office days per week)
- Lunch provided on office days
- 20 PTO days annually
- 20 paid holidays (including Thanksgiving & Christmas week)
- Birthday off
- Year-round Flex Fridays (half-day Fridays)
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Employee referral program
- Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment
Company Culture
- Connectors: IW Group is a company founded with community at our core. We believe in building meaningful communities and encourage teams to connect with causes and missions that fuel their passions.
- Foodies: You will often find our teams sharing a meal. We love to explore new cultures and experiences through food and lived experiences. When we are in-office together, Tuesday through Thursday, IW Group sponsors lunch that is catered by local restaurants.
- Explorers: Curiosity fuels our work. Whether it’s testing new technologies, visiting art galleries, or discovering local coffee shops, we encourage teams to follow their creative interests.
- Entrepreneurs: We have a strong entrepreneurial spirit! We encourage teams to drive new initiatives, work with growing startups, and drive their own growth with the company.
The Hybrid Work Model
- Work Model: IW Group operates on a hybrid schedule, with teams working in the office Tuesday through Thursday.
- Work Environment: This role is based primarily in the IW Group office and may also involve working at client sites or other designated locations.
- Work Hours: Project timelines may occasionally require extended hours, including evenings or weekends.
- Travel and Events: This role may involve working outside the office for client events and may include occasional travel beyond the local area, including national or international locations.
Physical Requirements
- Engage in a variety of activities, from sitting and using your hands to talking, hearing, standing, walking, and occasionally stooping or kneeling.
- Vision abilities required include close vision.
Equal Employment Opportunity
IW Group is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. IW Group provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state, or federal law.
NOTE: This job description isn’t exhaustive; roles and responsibilities may evolve. We provide reasonable accommodations to support employees with disabilities.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.