Associate Editor

🚨 IMPORTANT: IN-PERSON REQUIREMENT This position is 100% on-site at our HQ. REMOTE applicants will not be considered. We are looking for a dedicated team member to be physically present and integrated into our studio culture. Please do not apply if you are seeking remote or hybrid work. Part-Time Associate Editor (Video + Audio) IRONCLAD | Part-Time | Virginia Beach, VA (On-Location) THE ROLE We’re hiring a Part-Time Associate Editor to support our production pipeline.

This is not a “creative hobbyist” role. This is a production-line operator inside a high-performance system. You will be responsible for preparing projects so our senior editors can move fast and finish clean. If you like structure, speed, and clear ownership—this is for you. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. File Management & Organization Download and ingest podcast recordings immediately after sessions Locate and organize raw footage from our production server Identify all relevant assets (video, audio, B-roll, photos) Maintain clean, consistent folder structures across all projects Label and name files according to IRONCLAD naming conventions Ensure projects are organized for immediate senior editor access
2. Audio Sync & Enhancement Sync video + audio in Adobe Premiere Pro with precision Clean and enhance dialogue using Adobe Podcast tools Remove noise, improve clarity, and ensure broadcast-ready sound Run Auto. Pod to generate rough cuts QA all synced footage before saving and handing off
3. Color Correction & Consistency Apply IRONCLAD color presets or perform manual correction Ensure consistency across cameras and lighting conditions Flag any visual inconsistencies before handoff
4. Project Prep & Handoff Save and structure Premiere project files correctly on server Ensure zero missing or offline media Add markers and notes for senior editors Prep projects so they can be picked up and edited immediately
5. Film Shoot Assembly (Originals) Ingest large-scale shoot footage Sync multi-cam video + audio Build string-outs / rough assemblies for Originals content Organize footage to support narrative development WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE Projects are clean, organized, and instantly usable Senior editors never waste time looking for assets Audio is clean and synced—no rework required Files follow a repeatable system every time You move fast without breaking structure TOOLS Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Podcast (audio enhancement) Auto. Pod Shared production servers / cloud storage systems WHO YOU ARE Detail-obsessed and system-driven Fast, reliable, and consistent Comfortable working inside structured workflows Not precious about creative—focused on execution Able to handle volume without losing quality SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION Part-Time (approx. 15–25 hrs/week) Flexible schedule with deadline accountability Compensation based on experience WHY IRONCLAD Work inside a high-growth media company scaling fast Be part of building real franchises—not just content Clear systems, clear expectations, no chaos Opportunity to grow into full-time roles as we scale HOW TO APPLY Send: Resume Relevant editing / prep work samples Short note: why you want to work at IRONCLAD