Picture Editors

Please note that requirements (as outlined below) must be met within the four (4) years preceding one's application for membership or membership review; also, such requirements apply in each instance to the production and/or distribution of nationally exhibited audio visual works. All episodes should be a minimum of thirty (30) minutes in length unless defined otherwise specifically for short form programming. Credits from self-published programs alone do not qualify for membership in the Television Academy. Individuals who have received a Primetime, Daytime, or Children's & Family Emmy Nomination, specific to this peer group, within the past four (4) years are eligible for Active membership.

Employment in one or more of the following positions for a minimum of two (2) years within the last four (4) years with screen credit on at least ten (10) episodes or five (5) long form programs; defined as a television movie or special running one and one-half (1.5) hours or more in length of nationally exhibited Emmy eligible content. 

Accepted Screen Credits for Active status in this peer group are: 

• Editor

• Picture Editor 

• Supervising Editor 

• Senior Editor 

• Lead Editor 

• Series Editor 

• Co-Editor 

• Additional Editor 

• Videotape Editor (variety shows only) 

• Animatic Editor (animated shows only) 

• Colorists * 

• Finishing Editor* 

• Online Editor* 

• Post Supervisors* 

*Eligible for program ballot only and may not serve on the picture editors peer group executive committee or as governor. 

Or a qualified body of work relevant to the peer group that warrants a waiver of the above requirements. Body of Work designation has all benefits of Active membership except for running for Peer Group Governor. 

Associate Status: 

Anyone with the above titles with at least four (4) screen credits and a minimum of one (1) year professional work.

Or anyone with the titles below and at least one (1) year professional work.  

• Assistant Editor 

• Associate Editor 

• Apprentice Editor 

• Post-Production Coordinator