Post Production Assistant (Hollywood)

ZEALOT • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $20 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Post Production Assistant is an entry-level post-production position that helps with the ingest and egress of media files among ZEALOTS various internal and external systems. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely ingestion and export of various media files, ensuring the files are organized, labeled correctly, and free from errors. The position will also assist with light-weight editorial needs such as transcribing and Premier project organization.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with media delivery platforms (Aspera, Signiant, Pix, Box, etc.)
• NLE Software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Da Vinci Resolve, etc.)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the fly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed