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Job outlook for assistant video editors in the United States
Assistant video editor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected assistant video editor job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.
About 9,600 new jobs for assistant video editors are projected over the next decade.
Assistant video editor salaries have increased 7% for assistant video editors in the last 5 years.
There are over 15,474 assistant video editors currently employed in the United States.
There are 5,511 active assistant video editor job openings in the US.
The average assistant video editor salary is $46,128.
Are assistant video editor jobs in demand?
Assistant video editor job and salary trends over time
Assistant video editor jobs over time
Assistant video editor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,474 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 12,372 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 15,220 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 15,546 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 16,987 | 0.01% |
Average assistant video editor salary over time
Assistant video editor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $46,128 | $22.18 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | $43,748 | $21.03 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $42,973 | $20.66 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $41,965 | $20.18 | --2.5% |
| 2022 | $43,048 | $20.70 | +1.6% |
Assistant video editor jobs by state
Most common states for assistant video editors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 163 | 23% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 837 | 4% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 246 | 3% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 185 | 3% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 23 | 3% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 815 | 2% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 160 | 2% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 142 | 2% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 136 | 2% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 114 | 2% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 101 | 2% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 90 | 2% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 82 | 2% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 77 | 2% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 70 | 2% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 59 | 2% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 32 | 2% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 19 | 2% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 13 | 2% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 13 | 2% |
Most common cities for assistant video editors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Monica | 1 | 1% | $52,116 |
Assistant Video Editor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of assistant video editor experts
Furman University
University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of Minnesota
Bucknell University
Professor Margaret Oakes
Professor of EnglishFurman University
English Language And Literature
What general advice would you give to an Assistant Video Editor?
Professor Margaret Oakes: Understand that you should be looking at a salary mid-career, not right now. And look at the possibility for promotion in your place of work - a small family business will not be able to or be interested in promoting you to a leadership position, so think about if you will need to move up or out.
What type of skills will young Assistant Video Editors need?
Patricia Hastings: Young graduates will need a few skills outside of the usual ones for a good journalism job. They will have to be able to interview for jobs via Zoom or whatever system is used. That's a different skill set than being in person. I also believe students will have to work harder to "brand" themselves. Why should someone hire you? Do the resume and work examples say "I am the go to person for getting this done?" Make an elevator pitch for yourself and see how hard it is to do. The usual skills still need to be there-video, social, maybe audio-because that's what it takes today.
I also think graduates needs to be aware of the information that's out there, and be suspicious or know enough to check for accuracy. If a photo is digitally manipulated, will you know? How can you tell? In my opinion, this is maybe the biggest skill needed. What is balanced and researched as to what is created to satisfy some agenda? This has and will continue to be an area to watch.
What experience really stands out on Assistant Video Editor resumes?
Patricia Hastings: The experience I think everyone needs is video, for those who aren't going into that area. Everyone uses video. Having an understanding of how to make your message or story translate to video is important and it's not that easy to do. That, and the ability to enterprise story ideas. Actually taking an idea and turning into a story for online, or broadcast or print is key. You can't tell the story the same way for each one, and so to analyze and then make a good story is important.
What general advice would you give to an Assistant Video Editor?
Thomas Reynolds: I think there will be a lasting impact of this pandemic on graduates. The nature of the field is that others in the industry (scientists, engineers, for ex.) often take on tech writing and communication tasks in tight economic conditions, or even just as a matter of a particular culture in a particular business. However, the field of technical communication has been predicted to have a strong future (see Bureau of Labor Statistics, which predicts growth in jobs in this field).
Technical writing and communication require that students are comfortable with technology and communication and that they adapt to changing situations. I think there are also opportunities for savvy graduates who can offer certain skills and experiences that are unique to the changing situation. This field has a long history of resilience for its graduates seeking jobs in tough circumstances.
Sarah Bell
Senior Associate Director, CounselingBucknell University
Center for Career Advancement
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Assistant Video Editors to find work opportunities?
Sarah Bell: Majors in English successfully pursue work in all types of industries and career fields. Their skills in writing, critical thinking, verbal communication, analysis, working in groups, editing, and reading/research make them quite marketable in a variety of occupations. There are some locations that are more known for certain industries, i.e., upper West Coast for technology, NYC metro area for finance, I-95 corridor for pharmaceuticals and biotech, but many corporations hire in locations all over the country. And with the pandemic, more employers have remote opportunities that don't require a move, at least not until the time we might move out of remote work when possible. We tell our students to talk to professionals in the industries in which they are interested to learn what areas are growing right now and what are not. For example, video and sharing software is growing, food manufacturing, shipping, and sales are growing, certain sectors of healthcare and medical research are growing, etc.
How do you envision technology impacting Assistant Video Editors in the next 5 years?
Sarah Bell: As mentioned in #2, English majors go into many fields, and technology is affecting most of them now. We will likely always need creators, editors, and researchers of content, which will certainly make English majors useful in a variety of fields, due to (or in spite of) the technology advances. Experience in learning and utilizing a variety of software, platforms, and social media tools will only enhance their ability to complete their work in an effective and efficient manner in a variety of work settings.