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Digital Asset Specialist-Assistant Video Editor (Contract)

Marketing
Marketing Communications
Agency Partners
Figma
After Effects
Adobe Premiere
CMS
Migrations
NAS
Network Attached Storage
Content Management System
Metadata
Artificial Intelligence
Description:

PLEASE NOTE: This is a temporary contractor assignment managed by Magnit.
 

Millions of people around the world come to Pinterest to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. We’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product. 

We’re looking for an assistant video editor / digital asset specialist who will research, source video assets, and assistant edit various sizzle, digital, social, and promotional video content using brand-approved assets and guidelines. They will help source content and set up projects for our internal Lead Editor or external vendors, support exporting content for multi-platform delivery, and support finishing tasks. Additionally, you will own our video archive. You will reach out to vendors for asset delivery, tag and upload footage to our AI-powered archive tool, have a librarian brain for content organization, and be a resource to all creatives on the wider team looking for specific content.  You have expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere and working knowledge of After Effects.

What you’ll do:

  • Edit rough cuts of in-house sizzle, documentary, promo, b-roll compilations, and other video creative
  • Source content and set up a project for senior video editors, both in-house and external.
  • Help export content for multi-platform delivery with resizing and other tasks.
  • Help with various finishing tasks like subtitles, prep for color, and conform.
  • Assist with music searches using stock sites and external research vendors.
  • Communicate effectively with senior team members to archive larger projects.
  • Become an expert in our AI-powered video archive tool (Shade)
  • Ingest, organize, quality-check, and archive digital assets.
  • Maintain metadata, permissions, asset naming, and library accuracy.
  • Handle asset-search and distribution requests from creative, marketing, and agency partners.
  • Audit libraries, help train users, document workflows, and support DAM migrations/process improvements.
  • Stay informed on evolving post-production technologies and workflows to identify opportunities for improving post-production and creative execution.

What we’re looking for:

  • 3-5 years of production-oriented work experience, preferably in an agency or marketing communications environment.
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe CC Premiere
  • Basic knowledge of Adobe CC After Effects
  • Must understand and possess basic storytelling skills through video editing
  • Experience with digital asset management (DAM) or content management system (CMS) tools a plus (we’re onboarding Shade)
  • Experience in managing Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Cloud-based file management systems a plus.
  • Must learn our new AI-powered content management system.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Exceptional organizational, time management, and research skills
  • Working knowledge of Google Workplace, Figma, and AI creation tools preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Magnit Global (the operator of this Talent Community) is a global leader of contingent talent services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. This post is for a contract assignment. Assignment duties and duration are subject to business needs and requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

California Notice. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the following job duties: protect and return property, adhere to confidentiality requirements, comply with security requirements, adhere to policies and codes of conduct. We may use artificial intelligence tools to help our recruiters screen and assess talent. These tools do not replace human decision-making in the hiring process.

QUALIFICATION/ LICENSURE :
  • Work Authorization : US Citizen
  • Travel Required : No travel required
  • Shift timings: Not specified
Assignment Location San Francisco, California (Hybrid)
Pay USD 43.00 - USD 55.00 Per Hour
Contract Duration 17 week(s)