Edit Lab Technical Assistant

New York Film Academy

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Burbank, California, US on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 26, 2026 Last posted May 26, 2026
Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision from the Director of Summer Camps and the Edit Lab Supervisor, the seasonal Edit Lab Technical Assistant (TA) will be  will be responsible for providing post production services, supervising and advising campers, aged 10-17, in the edit lab, and providing technical assistance with Adobe Premiere during Open Edit and Editing classes.

 

The Summer Camps run from June 22 to August 19, 2026 and we are looking for applicants in part-time capacities. There are two positions available within the Post Department: Acting for Film Edit TA or Edit Lab TA.

 

Please indicate which position you are most interested in within your Resume and Cover Letter, in addition to outlining your technical and professional experience. 


 

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.

Edit Lab Assistance

  • Supervise campers and ensure the proper and safe use of equipment and software

  • Log and archive footage

  • Prepare camper computers for editing sessions

  • Assist teachers and campers during Editing classes

  • Assist campers during their independent editing sessions and ensure campers meet deadlines

  • Maintain edit lab facilities

  • Offer technical instruction to campers

  • Pack and deliver media to and from location

  • Provide facilities support, including but not limited assisting with final screenings

  • Provide equipment inventory assistance and/or assist with equipment orders

  • Edit projects through multiple cuts from capture to final output

  • Carry projects through the finishing stages of Post Production

  • Maintain flexibility amongst competing priorities and last minute changes

  • Maintain quality control of projects under your care

  • Other duties as assigned

 

Post Production Assistance

  • Edit scenes according to script and director notes 

  • Gather and organize daily footage from acting classes

  • Office related tasks pertaining to post production

  • Maintain flexibility amongst competing priorities and last minute changes.

  • Maintain quality control of projects under your care and ensure deadlines are met

  • Label and deliver media. 

  • Provide facilities support, including but not limited assisting with final screenings

  • Provide equipment inventory assistance and/or assist with equipment orders

  • Other duties as assigned

About this role

Summary

Assist with editing, supervise campers, provide technical support in post production environment

Job title

Edit Lab Technical Assistant

Experience level

Industry

media

Location requirements

Burbank, California, US; remote not allowed

Salary

USD 37,440 per year

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

supervisionvideo editingadobe premiereequipment maintenance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

video editingpost productionmediaadobe premiere
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Burbank, CA, USA

On-site City