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Finishing Assistant Editor

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Finishing Assistant Editor

Salary: $63,400 - $85,000
• Emerging Level
Skills: Editor Animation Post Production Video Editor After Effects

Summary

The Assistant Editor works to ensure the post-production flow is streamlined for greatest efficiency. This includes preparing projects for finishing, converting promos for distribution on various platforms requiring alternate aspect ratios.

Category After Effects  Animation  Assistant  Editor  Post Production  Video Editor 
Location Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Oct 27, 2023
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

The Assistant Editor works to ensure the post-production flow is streamlined for greatest efficiency.  This includes preparing projects for finishing, converting promos for distribution on various platforms requiring alternate aspect ratios. This is our first line of quality assurance when evaluating aesthetic and technical quality for assets representing multiple Walt Disney Television networks.

Responsibilities:
  • Review, relink and QC finishing packages to ensure all media components & finishing elements have been delivered with required technical specifications
  • Prepare NLE sequences submitted by various offline teams for finishing and final graphic/VFX integration
  • Convert finished sequences for repurposing by changing key day/date graphics appropriately, complete Audio Layback process for Master Delivery, and export completed sequences
  • Color grade and/or apply LUTs to NLE sequences submitted by various offline teams
  • Produce and edit reformatted end credits & full screen logo spots, as needed
  • Perform closed
Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in creating post-production marketing content
  • Expert level proficiency required with technical specifications currently being used for television broadcast, cable distribution, OTT distribution and various social media platforms
  • High level proficiency required with Adobe Premiere Pro & Media Encoder
  • Must be proficient in color grading using Adobe Premiere Pro (Lumetri)
  • Must possess professional experience using Premiere Pro Essential Sound & Graphics panels
  • Strong familiarity with industry standard file types (MOV, MP4, JPEG, AIFF, WAV etc)
  • Must possess deep knowledge of aspect ratios, frame rates, codecs and other video specifications
  • Must be familiar with AirTable, Slack and Box
  • Must be proficient in both PC & MAC OS environments
  • Must have a positive attitude and great communication skills
  • Must be willing to work in office and maintain a flexible schedule with occasional overtime during seasonal project surge
  • Must be detail oriented and organized, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must work well under pressure, and thrive in deadline driven environments
  • Ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver with the ability to adapt when facing potential roadblocks
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Preferred experience and familiarity with Apple Final Cut X, Adobe After Effects
  • Preferred familiarity with Leader HD Scopes
Required Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
  • Preferred bachelor’s degree in media related area of study
The hiring range for this position in Hollywood, CA is $63,400to $85,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. 

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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