Post Production Assistant

WGBH • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives. At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager. JOB OVERVIEW Under the supervision of the Post-Production Manager, the Post-Production Assistant assists with all aspects of FRONTLINE post-production for documentary films. This position primarily supports the finishing of films from green-light through online, delivery and archiving. The Post-Production Assistant is the steward of our film and its assets during the post-production process. They receive the media from producers via drives and/or file delivery system, and work with the FRONTLINE and OutPost Post teams through online and finishing. After project completion they organize delivery of the final film assets to Archives. The Post-Production Assistant will oversee and manage closed captioning for each film. They also support production across the series, learning and developing a range of production skills.

Requirements

• Passion for post-production, documentary film- making and investigative journalism.
• Professional background demonstrating one's ability to work well under pressure, perform quickly, accurately and independently is vital.
• Superior organizational and communication skills and exhibit excellent follow-through.
• Familiarity with video acquisition formats and non-linear editing platforms is required.
• Fluency with Avid editing systems is required.
• Macintosh and Windows is required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and File Maker is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum two years experience working in production/post production environment.
• Candidates should have experience with the Avid editing platform as all editing work will be performed in Avid.

Nice To Haves

• In particular, experience organizing and completing long-term archiving or media management projects is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with closed captioning and experience with digital archiving is preferred.
• Copy-editing experience, an obsession with perfection in spelling and grammar, or functional familiarity with closed captioning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in finishing and packaging sessions.
• Perform minor Avid support duties during finishing sessions.
• Oversee closed captioning for films, assist with management of the weekly schedule, delivery of files and deliverables, and outreach to producers.
• Organize and archive original sources, stock footage, masters for programs and program data.
• Maintain computerized database of FRONTLINE masters and all materials.
• Work with WGBH Media Library and Archives to comply with delivery requirements.
• Coordinate and book travel for visiting filmmakers.
• Maintain and order supplies as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees