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Assistant editor (freelance)

Sydney
Independant
Entropico
Editor
Posted: 28 March
Offer description

Entropico is a global creative company that moves effortlessly between advertising and entertainment, delivering bold ideas, strong storytelling, precise execution, and innovative technology. Entropico was built with integrity, representation, and a commitment to diverse perspectives at its core. We are a company that champions emerging voices early, builds inclusive teams by design, and fosters a culture where people feel respected, trusted, and seen. We challenge the status quo – creatively and ethically. We press on what's possible. Gender equity, a people-first approach, and a strong moral compass are not by-products; they are foundational truths that make our work and our workplace feel fresh – and a little rebellious.

About the role

We are seeking a freelance Assistant Editor to support our talented team of Editors. Our Editors are highly skilled at crafting best-in-class edits for our slick and best-in-class projects. As Assistant Editor, you will support the Edit team's goal of creating narratively, aesthetically and technically brilliant edits for a variety of projects.

Please note, as this role is a freelance role, please submit your rate card with your application.

Responsibilities

* Ingesting footage & creating proxies.
* Syncing and organising footage.
* Creating stringouts and paper edit cuts.
* Prepping edits for grading, including flattening sequences, creating XML/EDL/AAF.
* Onlining edits, including restriping grade and any GFX/VFX files to master.
* Resizing and reformatting existing edits.
* Actioning small edit requests.

Data Operations

* Organising and transferring media across drives, servers, and cloud file systems the .
* Archiving project media following internal guidelines.
* Managing the shoot drive inventory.

Post Support

* Assisting with general department tasks concerning hardware and software.

Experience & Skills

* 2-3 years of experience as an Assistant Editor.
* Understands offline-to-online workflows, including grade prep and onlining.
* Ability to ingest, sync and organise footage.
* Knowledge of creating proxies and assembling edits.
* Sufficient troubleshooting skills and initiative to solve problems.
* Excellent attention to detail and time management.
* Confident communication skills, including verbal, nonverbal and online.
* Ability to work efficiently and effectively, both individually and as part of the team.
* Thrive autonomously and in team scenarios.
* Work collaboratively with the other teams to ensure the output of work is always of the highest quality possible.
* Add value to all productions & processes & contribute to the business's overall success.
* Most importantly, act within the best interests of Entropico.

Intentional Statement

Entropico is intentional about hiring talent from all backgrounds. We're committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone knows they belong. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, especially those from historically marginalised and oppressed communities.

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