The intersection of artificial intelligence and professional video editing is evolving at a breakneck pace. As advanced machine learning models learn to navigate complex creative software, they require the guidance of seasoned human professionals to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and real-world utility.
EliteCareers.online is excited to highlight a unique, high-impact contractor opportunity for a Junior Post-Production Expert specializing in Lightworks. If you have a deep mastery of non-linear editing (NLE) workflows, keyboard-driven precision, and advanced media management, this remote position allows you to leverage your domain expertise to train next-generation AI systems. No prior AI engineering experience is required—your technical video editing skills are exactly what matters.
Role Overview: Why This Position Matters
Artificial intelligence models are highly capable, but they lack the nuanced, practical intuition of an experienced film editor. In this contract role, you will act as a subject matter expert, auditing, validating, and refining AI-driven instructions and workflows specifically within the Lightworks environment.
Your day-to-day contributions will directly influence how AI models understand complex post-production processes, from advanced trimming mechanics to multi-cam synchronization and metadata tracking. This is a fully remote, flexible contract position perfect for media professionals looking to diversify their income while working at the cutting edge of technology.
Key Responsibilities and Core Duties
1. Validating NLE Workflows and UI Accuracy
Workflow Auditing: Review and validate AI-generated instructions regarding advanced trimming, console-based editing, and efficient bin management within Lightworks.
UI Assessment: Evaluate AI descriptions of the user interface, specifically distinguishing between the unique fixed and flexible layout configurations of the platform.
2. Auditing Advanced Post-Production & VFX Features
Console Integration: Assess AI understanding of specialized hardware and features, including the Lightworks Shark console and multi-cam editing protocols.
VFX Routing: Verify the correct implementation of node-based effects, LUT adjustments, and advanced visual effects routing.
3. Media Management and Codec Compliance
Interchange Verification: Evaluate AI recommendations for media format and codec compliance, ensuring seamless exports via XML, EDL, and AVID/ProTools interchange formats.
Asset Tracking: Ensure the AI accurately describes workflows involving proxy media, local files, linked media, and complex metadata structures.
Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve systemic errors in project sharing and metadata processing, providing structured feedback to engineering teams.
Required Skills and Professional Experience
To excel in this role, candidates must demonstrate a strong technical foundation in post-production, specifically centered around high-volume, professional editing environments.
Technical Prerequisites:
Lightworks Mastery: Demonstrated expertise in Lightworks, with a strong emphasis on rapid, keyboard-driven editing techniques.
Advanced Video Production: Extensive hands-on experience in video editing, composition, and multi-cam workflows.
Media Infrastructure: Deep understanding of link-based versus local media storage, proxy workflows, and high-resolution asset management.
Color and VFX: Strong proficiency with node-based effects, color grading, and applying look-up tables (LUTs).
Technical Problem Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot metadata discrepancies, project-sharing glitches, and export bottlenecks.
Preferred Qualifications
While not strictly mandatory, the ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following credentials:
Prior experience working as a junior film editor, assistant editor, or dedicated digital video producer using Lightworks as a primary NLE tool.
Direct experience operating the Lightworks Shark console or handling complex multi-camera television/film projects.
A baseline familiarity with AI content tools, prompt engineering, or machine learning evaluation processes within the creative sector.