Assistant Editor, Tech Lead

About Magic Circle Workshop

At Magic Circle Workshop, innovation and creativity drive everything we do. We challenge the norm, embrace unexpected ideas, and create standout projects. Our entrepreneurial drive extends from local communities to a global stage. If you strive for excellence and won’t settle for average, this team welcomes you.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Assistant Editor with a strong technical background and a meticulous approach who can elevate our post-production workflows and provide key support to our expanding team. This position merges hands-on production execution and technical leadership, ensuring seamless project management through media handling, editor and producer support, and enforcing workflow standards.

The role demands attention to detail, robust technical expertise, and collaboration across teams in Toronto and Montreal, functioning within a fast-paced environment. The annual salary ranges from $60,000 to $85,000 based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize, manage, and archive media assets using platforms like EditShare and Archiware.
• Efficiently ingest, transcode, synchronize, and categorize media files.
• Set up projects and editing sessions within EditShare.
• Prepare media conforming for color grading and audio post-production stages.
• Monitor and enforce standardized post-production workflows.
• Coordinate technical setup and maintenance of editing suites and workstations collaboratively with IT or external support teams.
• Manage remote editing sessions and hybrid approval processes using tools like Jump Desktop or equivalents.
• Provide first-line technical troubleshooting for software, media, and workflow issues.
• Conduct corrections, revisions, versions management, and final exports.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy and consistency of deliverables.
• Offer day-to-day operational support to editors, assistant editors, producers, and motion designers.
• Assist with color grading, motion design, and other post-production tasks as needed.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper operation of post-production equipment.
• Anticipate technical obstacles and facilitate effective problem-solving.
• Stay informed of industry trends, evolving technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-location teams in Toronto and Montreal.

Qualifications and Experience

• 4 to 5 years professional experience in post-production or assistant editing roles.
• Strong knowledge of video formats, codecs, and post-production processes.
• Proficient in EditShare, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects software.
• Experience with Archiware or similar digital archiving systems.
• Skilled in technical problem diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with capability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
• Comfortable working in hybrid and remote production environments.
• Bonus skills: experience with color grading, motion graphics, or audio workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud-based collaboration platforms.

Employee Benefits and Work Culture

• An innovative, entrepreneurial workspace that values creativity, individuality, and teamwork alongside top-tier clients.
• Flexible hybrid work schedules with options for working remotely from various regions for short durations.
• Generous vacation starting at three weeks plus an additional week during the holidays.
• Dedicated agency summer days, varying by office location.
• Modern, open-plan coworking spaces equipped with coffee and snack bars, situated within vibrant city neighborhoods with convenient public transit and amenities nearby.
• Pet-friendly offices with designated play areas for families and wellness rooms in selected locations.
• Regular social activities including holiday celebrations, seasonal events, weekly gatherings, and inspiration sessions.
• Commitment to continuous learning through internal development sessions and career growth dialogues.
• Access to a network of opportunities across multiple agencies within the Plus Company partnership.
• Focus on supporting BIMPOC talent through mentorship programs and employee resource groups fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including a personal wellness spending account for diverse needs such as gym memberships, pet care, and education.
• Virtual mental health support with guided therapy programs, 24/7 access to health clinicians, and various wellness resources for employees and their families.
• Supportive workplace policies including dedicated sick and personal absence days as well as maternity leave top-up programs.

Additional Information

This job description is valid until August 7, 2026. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations during the interview process are available upon request to ensure equal opportunity.

By joining Magic Circle Workshop, you become part of Plus Company, a coalition of visionary creative agencies driven by entrepreneurial ambition and limitless possibilities.