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DramaBox · 1 week ago

Assistant Editor(New York) – Vertical Drama

positionNew York, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$50K/yr - $72K/yr
date1+ years exp

DramaBox is a company focused on creating engaging vertical drama content, and they are seeking an Assistant Editor to support their post production team. The role involves assisting with various editorial tasks, managing media, and ensuring the final delivery of projects meets industry standards.

Media and EntertainmentMobile AppsTV Production
Hiring Manager
Sabrina L.
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Responsibilities

Support Lead and Junior Editors in all aspects of post production for vertical drama series
Ingest, sync, and organize footage; maintain project file structures and metadata
Prep sequences for editorial, color, sound mix, and VFX
Perform assembly edits, temp color adjustments, and basic audio leveling
Serve as Finishing Assistant Editor, responsible for final conforms, QC, and delivery prep
Assist with exporting final masters, applying LUTs, embedding subtitles, and verifying final deliverables meet platform specs
Collaborate with post sound and color teams to ensure accurate handoffs and version tracking
Maintain organized archives and backups of projects and assets
Utilize AI tools for workflow efficiency — including smart sync, transcription, caption generation, and creative assists
Stay current with trends in vertical content, editing techniques, and emerging AI-driven post production tools
Support the team in troubleshooting post-related issues and meeting tight deadlines

Qualification

Adobe Premiere ProDaVinci ResolvePost production experienceAI-powered editing toolsPost colorSound knowledgeOrganizational skillsTime management skillsDetail-orientedCollaborativeAdaptable

Required

Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
1–2 years of experience in post production, preferably in vertical content
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, experience with After Effects, or Pro Tools a plus
Basic knowledge of post color, sound, and the finishing process
Familiarity with AI-powered editing tools (e.g., Runway, Descript, Pika, or Adobe Sensei) for automation, subtitles, and post optimization
Strong technical understanding of codecs, file formats, color spaces, and delivery standards
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience as a finishing or assistant editor
Knowledge of media delivery specs and compression best practices
Comfort using AI tools for captioning, transcription, and workflow automation
Able to work on multiple projects at once
Enthusiastic about new storytelling formats and evolving post production technology

Company

DramaBox

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DramaBox provides a micro drama streaming app with short vertical video series for mobile viewers.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.dramaboxdb.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Recent News

Tubefilter
Microdramas are getting Hollywood investments and top creator talent
2026-01-11
Business Insider
Disney-backed DramaBox is seeking new funding as it tries to win the micro drama race in the US
2026-01-09
Mediagazer
Sources: micro-drama app DramaBox seeks to raise $100M from US backers at a $500M valuation; Disney had invested in the app via its accelerator program (Lucia Moses/Business Insider)
2026-01-09
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