Who We Are
MasterClass is
the streaming platform where the world’s best come together so anyone, anywhere, can access and be inspired by their knowledge and stories. We put you in the room with the creators, thinkers, makers and leaders who have changed the world, so that you can change yours.
Members get unprecedented access to 150+ instructors and classes across a wide variety of fields, including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Step into Nas’ recording studio and Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen, and go behind the big screen with James Cameron. Design your career with Elaine Welteroth, get ready to win with Lewis Hamilton, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss.
If you want to help make an impact on our members' lives – we want to hear from you!
Snapshot Of The Role
Are you ready to take the next step in your editing career? As an Assistant Editor at MasterClass, you’ll support the post-production process by preparing sequences for sound, color, and VFX, organizing media, and maintaining project files. This role offers the chance to develop technical skills in Adobe Premiere and other tools while contributing to high-quality content that reaches millions.
At MasterClass, you’ll collaborate with experienced editors, producers, and creatives, gaining valuable hands-on experience and insight into professional workflows. If you’re detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about content creation, we’d love to hear from you.
What You Will Do
- Prepare sequences for sound, color, VFX, and final delivery of marketing materials, including trailers and short-form social media content.
- Assist editors with editing tasks, such as overcutting reference media with high-resolution assets and assembling straight-lift clips.
- Organize and manage the media library, ensuring server organization, proper file management, and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Troubleshoot technical issues in post-production workflows, including relinking offline media and resolving remote editing challenges.
- Locate, package, and upload requested media or assets for publication, vendors, or partners.
- Ingest and prep media from on-set captures and external sources, building organized project files with proxies attached.
- Collaborate with producers, editors, and creative leads to streamline workflows and troubleshoot processes for new projects.
- Complete essential documentation, such as licensing and music cue sheets, for marketing assets.
- Maintain high-quality standards across all projects, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail from logging to delivery.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Premiere, with bonus skills in After Effects, Photoshop, and audio software.
About You (Requirments)
- Strong understanding of editorial techniques, with a solid foundation in post-production workflows and best practices.
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere and Media Encoder, with bonus skills in After Effects, Photoshop, and audio tools.
- Familiarity with server-based editorial systems, shared storage solutions, and asset management processes.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects effectively.
- Quick learner with a proactive, can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality work on time.
- Collaborative team player who works seamlessly with producers, editors, and assistant editors, contributing to a positive and productive environment.
At MasterClass, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, MasterClass will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.
The salary range listed is for NYC/CA/WA. As a company, we have a location based strategy, which means the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
MasterClass’s salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry. In addition to salary, we also offer equity and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible PTO, and more). The range listed is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, however we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate.
Salary Range
$83,000—$95,000 USD
