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Assistant Editor

Salary data based on 60 job postings

"The median salary for an Assistant Editor in the entertainment content field is $61,880 per year, with salaries ranging from $52,000 at the 10th percentile to $123,036 at the 90th percentile based on 37 job postings. Key skills required for this role include Adobe Premiere Pro, video editing, DaVinci Resolve, project organization, and attention to detail."

Last updated: September 2026

Median

$61,880

10th Percentile

$52,000

90th Percentile

$123,036

Sample Size

37

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Assistant Editor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$52,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$61,880Typical salary
90th Percentile$123,036Senior / top earners

Based on 37 job postings with salary data

Skills for Assistant Editor

Adobe Premiere ProVideo editingDaVinci ResolveProject organizationAttention to detailAdobe PremiereAvid Media ComposerAfter EffectsAdobe PhotoshopMedia asset management

Common Employers Hiring Assistant Editor

  • NBCUniversal5 positions
  • Disney3 positions
  • Warner Bros. Discovery3 positions
  • DramaBox3 positions
  • OBB Media, LLC3 positions

Top Locations for Assistant Editor

Los Angeles, CAGreenville, NCNew York, United StatesLos Angeles, CA 90038New York, NY

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Data extracted from 60 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated September 2026