Walton Isaacson, LLC’s (“WI”) Sr. Editor role supports the Integrated  Production team by delivering high-quality editorial content for a high-volume account across broadcast, social, and digital platforms. This position is primarily responsible for  broadcast versioning and editorial execution, including adapting national television commercials for dealers and regional markets, while also supporting  the editing and occasional capture of social and digital content. This position requires strong attention to detail, creative sensibility, and the ability to manage high-volume workloads efficiently while maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistency across all deliverables.

• Department: 4500 - Broadcast Production
• Location: Culver City, CA - Hybrid (candidates must be able to work on-site Tuesday - Thursday [or additional days per the needs of the business] during designated work hours.)
• Reports To: Sr. Vice President, Head of Production
• Direct Reports: No
• Job Level: Individual Contributor
• FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
• Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Responsibilities and Essential Functions  

Broadcast Tagging and Versioning 

• Customize original TV spots with dealer-specific end tags and legal copy.
• Edit and adapt :15 and :30 broadcast television commercials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with broadcast requirements.
• Execute high-volume versioning across multiple markets with speed and precision.
• Ensure all deliverables meet broadcast specifications and technical requirements.
• Maintain consistency with brand guidelines across all versions.
• Work within tight timelines while balancing multiple deliverables simultaneously.

Editorial and Content Creation

• Edit social and digital video content, cutdowns and adaptations.
• Support development of platform-specific content (paid social, organic, digital campaigns).
• Occasionally shoot and edit social and experiential content, BTS and internal videos.
• Collaborate with creatives and producers as needed on campaigns.

Workflow and Asset Management

• Manage large volumes of assets, project files and versioned outputs with strong organization.
• Perform detailed QC on all outputs, ensuring accuracy of information and branding.

Other

• Demonstrate behavior consistent with WI’s standards of conduct.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media  Production, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent  professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional editing experience,  preferably at a post-production facility, advertising, or creative studio.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience editing :15 and :30 broadcast television commercials, including knowledge of broadcast timing, technical specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and  Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and  InDesign, as applicable to video editing and post-production.
• Experience with high-volume video versioning  and tagging workflows.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast specifications,  technical standards, and delivery requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in creative editing,  online editing, finishing, and color correction.
• Strong understanding of video editing workflows and post-production processes.
• Current demo reel or portfolio demonstrating relevant video editing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to effectively operate within macOS and/or Windows macOS environments and learn agency-specific systems.
• Proficient keyboarding and computer navigation skills sufficient to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position.
• Strong written and verbal business communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, systems, and business processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with video versioning and tagging workflows within the automotive or retail industries.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.

Physical Demands

• Standing: 10% - 15%
• Sitting: 80% - 85%
• Reaching: 10% - 15%
• Lifting: 5% - 10%
• Bending: 5% - 10%
• Stooping: 5% - 10%
• Walking: 10% - 15%

Other Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer and utilizing video editing software.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse,  and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend,  reach, and handle production equipment during on-location content shoots.
• May occasionally lift and carry production equipment and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May require travel for client and/or business needs, including branded and experiential content shoots.

The salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $125,000.00 (annualized, salary, exempt). Where an employee or prospective employee falls within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual pay ranges for current or former employees in the subject position; the associated discipline; market and budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (for current employees); as well as the employee’s or applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. 

At WI, we are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster DEI in our workplace and are a global community that believes our unique qualities should be celebrated. We want everyone at Walton Isaacson to bring their authentic selves to work every day, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Benefits Overview

• Medical: PPO, High-Deductible PPO, HMO (California Only)
• Dental: PPO, HMO (California Only)
• Vision
• Flex Spending Account ("FSA"/"DFSA"): Medical, Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account ("HSA"): For High Deductible PPO Medical Plan Only
• 401(K) Retirement Savings: 4% Company Match, Fully-Vested
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid Holidays: Up to 10 Days + Year-End Break
• Electronic Expense Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement
• ...& MANY MORE!

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.