Finishing Assistant Editor - Zealot
As a Finishing Assistant Editor, we're offering you an opportunity to be part of a team that's shaping the future of entertainment.
ZEALOT is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation in entertainment marketing with a rich history of crafting compelling trailers, TV spots, and digital campaigns for some of the most popular film and TV productions in the world.
We're about nurturing the next generation of talent who display passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
So, if you're looking to make your mark in the world of entertainment marketing, ZEALOT is the place for you. Are you ready to join us?
Job Description:
The Finishing AE’s primary function is to aid in the process of prepping and finishing content. You will work closely with the post-production team creating preps and final deliverables for clients. The candidate must have a thorough knowledge of deliverables, the ability to read spec sheets and the capacity to output final files to spec. This role is best suited to an AE who is technically skilled and wants to pursue a career as a finisher, rather than a creative editor.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Confirm with post -production team the deliverables needed for each project.
Create shot requests and preps per client guidelines.
Conform offline sequences with high-res footage, final GFX, and final mixes.
Alert Post-Production team to any issues that need to be corrected.
Compress cuts for the producer and client approval.
Execute confirmed deliverables list quickly and accurately once approved.
QC final files, troubleshoot and fix any issues.
Create music cue sheets, shot logs and scripts as necessary.
Assist Editorial AE team when needed.
Requirements:
Prior entertainment marketing experience with an agency, network or studio.
Enjoy multi-tasking with multiple daily deadlines.
Must be organized and have excellent project setup and management skills.
Although this is a hybrid position, you must thrive working in-office.
Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.
Software:
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe After Effects
DaVinci Resolve
These are the primary responsibilities of a Finishing AE. More may be added or subtracted as necessary.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in an AE position in a post production environment.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the fly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Regular business hours are Mon-Fri 10am to 7pm. However, you may be required to work 12pm-9pm shift, and (paid) overtime on a regular basis, as our business is driven by our clients' needs.
NOTE: The compensation pay range maybe more than or less than the advertised depending on experience.
This is not a remote / work from home position - You must be able to make a daily commute 4x per week to Culver City, CA to be considered for this job
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3825843963
