Post Production Support Specialist
University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA
•$39 - $43•Onsite
About The Position
USC’s School of Cinematic Arts is seeking a Post-Production Support Specialist to help maintain post-production technology in the school’s facilities. The School of Cinematic Arts is the premier school for the study of cinematic arts and works on the cutting edge of technology in all aspects of media production. The Post-Production Support Specialist is a member of the Digital Media & Technology group responsible for end-user support and maintenance of computers, software, and audio-visual equipment used in the school’s instructional spaces.
Requirements
- Expert in post-production hardware and software including Avid Media Composer, NEXIS, Pro Tools, and DaVinci Resolve
- Hands-on experience supporting end-users
- Excellent technical troubleshooting and customer service skills
- Adept at supporting both Mac and Windows computers
- Strong working knowledge of post-production workflow
- Bachelor’s Degree, or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
- 3 years of experience in Post-Production Editorial
- Knowledge of computing environments
- Experience with networks, workstations, wireless communication, security software and procedures
- Working knowledge of associated hardware, software, operating systems, and peripherals
Nice To Haves
- Sync, timecode, and multicam
- Atmos and closed caption support
- Emerging pre-vis and production technologies such as the virtual production tools in Unreal Engine
- Generative AI tools in previz and post-production
- Bachelor’s Degree in film production, information technology, entertainment technology, or media-related field
- 5-10 years of experience directly supporting Post-Production Editorial
Responsibilities
- Supporting Avid Media Composer installation, usage, and workflow
- Managing of Avid NEXIS storage
- Workstation configuration, maintenance, and wiring
- Windows and MacOS systems administration
- Supporting handoff of picture to post-production sound and color
- Color Correction workflow including monitor calibration and support of color tools in Media Composer & Resolve
- DCP creation, validation, and cinema server ingestion
- Creating procedures and documentation
- Providing technical training and support for students, faculty, and staff
- Monitoring and responding to help desk ticketing system
Benefits
- Public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
