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AV Squad is a creative advertising agency specializing in entertainment marketing. Since our inception in 2004, our goal has remained unchanged: We strive to create outstanding, attention-grabbing content that tells an effective story. Our work resonates with today’s clever and diverse audiences. We believe in our work and love what we do. We pride ourselves on our congenial and collaborative culture and establishing an environment where creativity flourishes at every opportunity. Our passion for our work and commitment to our clients has positioned AV Squad as an industry leader.

If you have what it takes to work in our extraordinary environment, delivering extraordinary work, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Assistant Editor works with a team to support producers and editors in the video editing and finishing process. Assistant Editors (AEs) are responsible for maintaining and organizing all incoming and outgoing elements in the production workflow, as well as providing support materials for editors. This position will work a night shift, likely 3:00pm – midnight.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

· At least one year experience as an Assistant Editor in an entertainment marketing organization

· Exceptional knowledge of Premiere – Final Cut Pro and Avid are a plus

· Strong understanding of post production workflow

· Strong understanding of media management including importing/exporting, transcoding, video/audio specs, and naming conventions

· Experience in preparing, processing and submitting cue sheets

· Building finish preps (EDLS, AAFS, OMFS, XMLS)

· Creating supporting editorial materials (Overcuts, Stringouts, Shot Pulls)

· Creating supporting finishing materials (Scripts, Dialogue Lists, Shot Lists, VFX Stringouts)

· Candidates should have an extreme attention to detail, an ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure, be an exceptional problem solver, and flexibility in evolving protocols and competing priorities

AV Squad

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Western Pennsylvania’s largest newspaper and recent winner of the state’s highest journalism honor (Keystone Media Awards), is looking for an innovative and energetic visuals editor to join our award-winning team of photojournalists in one of the most visually vibrant cities in America. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proven track record of finding the news value in everyday situations and helping the staff deliver high-quality, sophisticated images for multiple platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily photo assignment schedule, collaborating with editors and reporters on coverage planning, as well as other duties as needed. This editor coordinates and directs photographers to ensure the quality and accuracy of our photos, videos and captions, as well as providing the best photography for all sections of the newspaper.

Duties specific to this role

·        Assignment editor for print + digital

·        Credentialing and coordinating coverage of sporting, and other events

·        Dispatch photographers for early morning and afternoon breaking news

·        Pitch and help staff produce long-term visual projects

·        Assist with photo editing for big events

·        Help edit daily news and feature photos for print and digital

·        Collaborate with the other newsroom editors to finalize daily photo requests

·        Acts as liaison between photographers and department heads

·        Use social media to share your work and connect with our audience

·        Ability to perform pre-production toning in Photoshop

What will it take to be successful?

– Prior experience at a (preferably daily) media outlet

– Knowledge of photo, video software programs such as Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, Premiere or equivalent

– Experience in editing photographs and captions

– Knowledge of photographic equipment and how it functions

– Ability to supervise the work of others

– Excellent news judgment

– Ability to work under deadline pressure

– Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities

– Knowledge of copyright law as it applies to photography

Education and Experience

·        3 to 5 years of photo management experience

·        Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. We will also consider candidates with strong internships or robust freelance experience.

·        Proven experience collaborating with a team of reporters, editors on deadline

Other Things to Know

— Competitive salary and benefits package

— As an equal opportunity employer, the Post-Gazette is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and we encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with special needs.

We are eager to learn more about you and how you could fit in this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done, so include the following:

1. Your resume – one to two pages

2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job

3. A link to your online portfolio and/or samples of your photographic and video work

The Employer is involved in a labor dispute at its place of business. 

Offered employment is in place of employees involved in labor dispute.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Company Overview

CoEfficient Labs is a Paid Acquisition Team for Venture-Backed Startups.

We design and manage advertisements on channels like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google, TikTok, and others; for some of the fastest-growing startups in the world.

CoEfficient Labs is looking for a passionate and talented Assistant Editor to join our Video Team to help us create award-winning advertisements and original videos to take our team to the next level.

www.coefficientlabs.com

Requirements

The Assistant Video Editor We’re Looking For:

The Assistant Video Editor must be extremely organized, a real team player, and have an innate eye for storytelling.

This position requires specialty in the following areas:

• A passion for building the frameworks & organizing the footage to tell a great story
• Advanced non-linear editing skills using software like Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere
• Unique editing style (modern day pacing / design / filters / motion for a low-attention world)
• Motion design skills using software like Adobe After Effects or Apple Motion
• Kinetic typography & font selection
• Music selection
• Streamlining structure and organization of video files

The successful candidate should be passionate about startups and the craft of storytelling and video editing, with 3+ years of experience working on personal projects or within other working capacities (i.e. if you’ve been editing videos on your own projects since you were a kid, let us know).

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Video Editor

• Review & Cut Down Footage for Internal Video Projects
• Bootstrapped
• Demo Day Podcast
• CoEfficient Labs Editorial Calendar
• Find Music to Set the Tone for Each Video
• Add Typography and/or Motion Graphics onto Video
• Create Unique Short-Form Social Media Content
• Assist in asset collection (i.e. logos, brand guidelines, etc.)

Nice to Haves / Bonus Points:

• Basic knowledge of 3D software like Maya, Cinema 4D, or other platforms.
• Previous agency or startup experience
• Film/Marketing/Communications education
• Personal blog or IG handle dedicated to your work and references of other work you like

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Bonus Package
• Hands-On Experience in Every Vertical of Advertising
• Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental and Vision where available)

CoEfficient Labs

UK | US Remote Freelance Position

If you’re an experienced writer with a finger on the pulse of the comics world, CBR wants you to join its award-winning writing team!

CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community.

We are looking for List Writers in the following categories: Anime, Comics, Gaming, TV & Movies. You will be prompted to select the team you would like to write for in the questions below.

As a Freelance List Writer for CBR, you will work with our dedicated News team to create original and informative articles that our discerning audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave.

CBR welcomes everyone. We are striving for more representation on our site, and we want to hear YOUR voice. We’re always looking for skilled and passionate writers to make an impact in the world of comics. We want the voices on our site to reflect the diversity of the community it serves.

Why write for us?

• One-on-one training and 4 weeks with a peer mentor
• Room for growth — CBR makes every effort to promote from within
• Possibility to pitch ideas
• Incentive structure
• Slack community for support
• Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training
• It’s fun!

Job Responsibilities

• Write 2 – 3 news articles daily
• Stay up to date on the latest news and trends in comic books
• Coordinate with News Shift Editors and Senior CBR News Editor for assignments and feedback

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:

• Relevant experience in writing (editing experience is a plus)
• Broad working knowledge of old and current comic books
• You don’t have to be an expert on all things floppy, but you should possess a general understanding of the culture and strong research skills
• Available at peak hours and strategic posting times strongly preferred; weekend availability a plus

The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team. Only applications displaying relevant writing experience will be considered.

Link to our website:

*This is a work from home position*

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We are seeking a full time Assistant editor who will research, write, and edit beauty and style articles for our new online Beauty Tips. Reporting to the Editor in Charge of content, the ideal candidate is a self-starter passionate about beauty and fashion who will write compelling copy for a variety of brand needs. This role will be an amazing opportunity to help build our empowering and inspiring beauty and style platform. We offer a dynamic and growing Contents Marketing team, with iconic, global beauty brands.

Job Description:

• Pitch, write, and edit original content, including evergreen articles, ecommerce and on trend news
• Create content that engages and empowers with lively headlines and on-trend topics.
• Source industry experts to provide background information and excerpts for roundups, reviews, and how-to articles
• Research and write educational and inspirational beauty articles, including service-driven how-to’s, brand features, buying guides, and more
• Write compelling copy for a variety of brand needs: packaging, retail signage, in-store and educational collateral, web product page content for brand site, FAQ, paid media, video/film scripts, social media, press mailers, and emails
• Use your knowledge of SEO and content development to maximize discoverability for organic search, social media and other platforms
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines

Additional Job Description:

Qualifications

• Strong passion and knowledge of beauty products
• Familiarity with digital publishing
• Excellent writing, proofreading, fact-checking, and editing skills
• Ability to tell stories through engaging copy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with SEO best practices
• Experience with content management platforms; WordPress preferred.
• Bachelors in Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, or related field
• Ability to communicate a brand voice
• Can work both independently and collaboratively
• 3 years writing experience at an online publisher, in the beauty space

For consideration please send resume and portfolio to Director of Recruitment [email protected]

Engage Partners Inc.

UK | US Remote Freelance Position

If you’re an experienced writer with a finger on the pulse of the comics world, CBR wants you to join its award-winning writing team!

CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community.

We are looking for List Writers in the following categories: Anime, Comics, Gaming, TV & Movies. You will be prompted to select the team you would like to write for in the questions below.

As a Freelance List Writer for CBR, you will work with our dedicated News team to create original and informative articles that our discerning audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave.

CBR welcomes everyone. We are striving for more representation on our site, and we want to hear YOUR voice. We’re always looking for skilled and passionate writers to make an impact in the world of comics. We want the voices on our site to reflect the diversity of the community it serves.

Why write for us?

• One-on-one training and 4 weeks with a peer mentor
• Room for growth — CBR makes every effort to promote from within
• Possibility to pitch ideas
• Incentive structure
• Slack community for support
• Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training
• It’s fun!

Job Responsibilities

• Write 2 – 3 news articles daily
• Stay up to date on the latest news and trends in comic books
• Coordinate with News Shift Editors and Senior CBR News Editor for assignments and feedback

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:

• Relevant experience in writing (editing experience is a plus)
• Broad working knowledge of old and current comic books
• You don’t have to be an expert on all things floppy, but you should possess a general understanding of the culture and strong research skills
• Available at peak hours and strategic posting times strongly preferred; weekend availability a plus

The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team. Only applications displaying relevant writing experience will be considered.

Link to our website:

*This is a work from home position*

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If you’re an experienced writer with a finger on the pulse of the comics world, CBR wants you to join its award-winning writing team!

CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community.

As a Freelance Movies/TV List Writer (Weekend) for CBR, you will work with our dedicated Lists team to create original and informative articles that our discerning audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave.

CBR welcomes everyone. We are striving for more representation on our site, and we want to hear YOUR voice. We’re always looking for skilled and passionate writers to make an impact in the world of comics. We want the voices on our site to reflect the diversity of the community it serves.

Why write for us?

• One-on-one training and 4 weeks with a peer mentor
• Room for growth — CBR makes every effort to promote from within
• Possibility to pitch ideas
• Incentive structure
• Slack community for support
• Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training
• It’s fun!

Job Responsibilities

• Write 1 – 2 Lists articles daily
• Stay up to date on the latest news and trends in comic books
• Coordinate with Shift Editors and Senior CBR Lists Editor for assignments and feedback

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:

• Relevant experience in writing (editing experience is a plus)
• Broad working knowledge of old and current comic books
• You don’t have to be an expert on all things floppy, but you should possess a general understanding of the culture and strong research skills
• Available at peak hours and strategic posting times strongly preferred; weekend availability a plus

The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team. Only applications displaying relevant writing experience will be considered.

Link to our website:

*This is a work from home position*

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UK | US Remote Freelance Position

If you’re an experienced writer with a finger on the pulse of the comics world, CBR wants you to join its award-winning writing team!

CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community.

We are looking for List Writers in the following categories: Anime, Comics, Gaming, TV & Movies. You will be prompted to select the team you would like to write for in the questions below.

As a Freelance List Writer for CBR, you will work with our dedicated News team to create original and informative articles that our discerning audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave.

CBR welcomes everyone. We are striving for more representation on our site, and we want to hear YOUR voice. We’re always looking for skilled and passionate writers to make an impact in the world of comics. We want the voices on our site to reflect the diversity of the community it serves.

Why write for us?

• One-on-one training and 4 weeks with a peer mentor
• Room for growth — CBR makes every effort to promote from within
• Possibility to pitch ideas
• Incentive structure
• Slack community for support
• Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training
• It’s fun!

Job Responsibilities

• Write 2 – 3 news articles daily
• Stay up to date on the latest news and trends in comic books
• Coordinate with News Shift Editors and Senior CBR News Editor for assignments and feedback

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:

• Relevant experience in writing (editing experience is a plus)
• Broad working knowledge of old and current comic books
• You don’t have to be an expert on all things floppy, but you should possess a general understanding of the culture and strong research skills
• Available at peak hours and strategic posting times strongly preferred; weekend availability a plus

The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team. Only applications displaying relevant writing experience will be considered.

Link to our website:

*This is a work from home position*

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Remote Freelance Position

If you’re an experienced writer with a finger on the pulse of the comics world, CBR wants you to join its award-winning writing team!

CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community.

As a Freelance Movies/TV List Writer (Weekend) for CBR, you will work with our dedicated Lists team to create original and informative articles that our discerning audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave.

CBR welcomes everyone. We are striving for more representation on our site, and we want to hear YOUR voice. We’re always looking for skilled and passionate writers to make an impact in the world of comics. We want the voices on our site to reflect the diversity of the community it serves.

Why write for us?

• One-on-one training and 4 weeks with a peer mentor
• Room for growth — CBR makes every effort to promote from within
• Possibility to pitch ideas
• Incentive structure
• Slack community for support
• Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training
• It’s fun!

Job Responsibilities

• Write 1 – 2 Lists articles daily
• Stay up to date on the latest news and trends in comic books
• Coordinate with Shift Editors and Senior CBR Lists Editor for assignments and feedback

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:

• Relevant experience in writing (editing experience is a plus)
• Broad working knowledge of old and current comic books
• You don’t have to be an expert on all things floppy, but you should possess a general understanding of the culture and strong research skills
• Available at peak hours and strategic posting times strongly preferred; weekend availability a plus

The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team. Only applications displaying relevant writing experience will be considered.

Link to our website:

*This is a work from home position*

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UK | US Remote Freelance Position

If you’re an experienced writer with a finger on the pulse of the comics world, CBR wants you to join its award-winning writing team!

CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community.

We are looking for List Writers in the following categories: Anime, Comics, Gaming, TV & Movies. You will be prompted to select the team you would like to write for in the questions below.

As a Freelance List Writer for CBR, you will work with our dedicated News team to create original and informative articles that our discerning audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave.

CBR welcomes everyone. We are striving for more representation on our site, and we want to hear YOUR voice. We’re always looking for skilled and passionate writers to make an impact in the world of comics. We want the voices on our site to reflect the diversity of the community it serves.

Why write for us?

• One-on-one training and 4 weeks with a peer mentor
• Room for growth — CBR makes every effort to promote from within
• Possibility to pitch ideas
• Incentive structure
• Slack community for support
• Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training
• It’s fun!

Job Responsibilities

• Write 2 – 3 news articles daily
• Stay up to date on the latest news and trends in comic books
• Coordinate with News Shift Editors and Senior CBR News Editor for assignments and feedback

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:

• Relevant experience in writing (editing experience is a plus)
• Broad working knowledge of old and current comic books
• You don’t have to be an expert on all things floppy, but you should possess a general understanding of the culture and strong research skills
• Available at peak hours and strategic posting times strongly preferred; weekend availability a plus

The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team. Only applications displaying relevant writing experience will be considered.

Link to our website:

*This is a work from home position*

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