Assistant Editor

An Assistant Editor works as part of the editing team on a film or television production. You’ll put footage, audio, music and special effects together to produce a finished film or television piece. Assistant Editors follow the directions of the editor and may have to help make decisions about which scenes to include and which footage to cut.

Assistant Editors need to be creative, but also need to follow an editor’s instructions. You should be skilled at using editing software and equipment and should be able to work as part of an overall production team. It’s important that you have excellent attention to detail and should be able to focus for extended periods.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a assistant editor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA20220

Certificate II in Creative Industries

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Post-production)

Blended
12 months
$17,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA20215

Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media)

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Television)

On Campus
12 months
$3,216
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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