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Assistant Editor

Salary data based on 49 job postings

"The median salary for an Assistant Editor in the Content/entertainment field is $61,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $52,000 at the 10th percentile to $124,800 at the 90th percentile based on 29 job postings. Key skills required for this role include Adobe Premiere Pro, video editing, project organization, and attention to detail."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$61,500

10th Percentile

$52,000

90th Percentile

$124,800

Sample Size

29

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Assistant Editor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$52,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$61,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$124,800Senior / top earners

Based on 29 job postings with salary data

Skills for Assistant Editor

Adobe Premiere ProVideo editingAdobe PremiereProject organizationAttention to detailAvid Media ComposerAfter EffectsCommunication skillsDaVinci ResolveMedia asset management

Common Employers Hiring Assistant Editor

  • NBCUniversal4 positions
  • Disney3 positions
  • DramaBox3 positions
  • OBB Media, LLC3 positions
  • Buddha Jones2 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 49 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated July 2026