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Production Assistant with Editing Skills (Part-Time)

 

Location: Onsite, Houston Studio
Position Type: Part-Time (Approx. 20-25 hours/week)
Reporting To: Studio Production Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Part-Time Production Assistant to support our dynamic studio team. This role is perfect for an aspiring video professional who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment. You will be responsible for assisting with the setup and execution of video shoots while also handling essential post-production tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow your skills in both production and video editing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Production Support: Assist the production team with setting up cameras, lighting, and audio equipment for studio shoots.
  • Media Management: Organize, label, and transfer raw footage and other media assets from cameras to our storage systems.
  • Editing Assistance: Perform initial edits, including trimming clips, syncing audio, and creating rough cuts of long-form content (lectures, podcasts).
  • Content Preparation: Prepare video projects for senior editors by organizing sequences and pulling select clips.
  • Short-Form Content Creation: Assist in editing short clips and creating engaging content for social media platforms like TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
  • Studio Maintenance: Help maintain a clean and organized studio space, ensuring all equipment is properly stored and cared for.
  • General Assistance: Provide general support to the Studio Production Manager and other team members on various tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

  • A strong interest in video production and a desire to learn.
  • Basic experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve).[3]
  • Familiarity with the basic principles of camera operation, lighting, and sound is a plus.[1]
  • Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
  • A proactive and collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to take direction and work independently on assigned tasks.
  • A portfolio or reel showcasing any previous video or editing work is highly encouraged.

What Success Looks Like

  • Success in this role means becoming a reliable and essential member of our production team.
  • You will have successfully learned our studio’s workflow, from equipment setup to file management.
  • You’ll be consistently delivering well-organized media and clean rough edits that speed up our post-production pipeline.
  • Over time, you’ll grow more confident in your editing abilities, contributing creative ideas and requiring less supervision on assigned tasks, ultimately becoming a key player in bringing our video content to life.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit:

  • Resume
  • Portfolio of past video work (long-form and short-form)
  • References
  • Add role that you are applying for in the subject line and send to careers@almaghrib.org

What We Offer

  • Mentorship and coaching from an experienced production team.
  • Opportunity to build real-world production studio experience.
  • A supportive environment that values creativity, learning, and growth.