Post Production Assistant

Responsibilities

• Handle ingest, link creation, and posting requests from Associate Producers (APs), Producers, CDs, Finishing, etc.
• Manage and prioritize client media download requests, including ingesting media into Zealot’s environment, and ensure files are correct and named properly
• Create and maintain documentation of client systems, processes, and logins to ensure quick and easy media retrieval/posting
• Create transcription files and documents of features, episodes, etc. to assist Editors and Producers
• Work with the Asset Manager to track and log all physical media deliveries, including external drives, flash drives, discs and tapes
• Help Assistant Editors (AEs) and Finishing team as needed with media and coordination tasks such as YouTube rips, shotlist requests, etc.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of MacOS and Computer Skills (Email, Messaging, Web Browsing, etc.)
• Familiarity with:
• Media file types (.mov, .mp4, .png, .jpg, etc.)
• Video Codecs (h.264/h.265, ProRes, DnXHD, etc.)

• Nice to have:
• Experience with media delivery platforms (Aspera, Signiant, Pix, Box, etc.)
• NLE Software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Da Vinci Resolve, etc.)

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the fly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

• This position reports to the Post Production Manager
• You must be able to make a daily commute 3 x per week to the NY office
• Regular business hours are Mon-Fri 10am to 7pm.
• The position is non-exempt (hourly) with a range of $20 to $25 per hour. This is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Actual offers may vary based on work experience
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, 401(k) plus employer matching
• Position may require the ability to work evenings, and occasionally weekends and holidays