Assistant Editor in Marina del Rey, CA, USA
Steelhead is looking for a talented assistant editor who is hardworking, detail-oriented, and well versed in a variety of post-production software and hardware. This position is an integral part of every project; from ingesting and transcoding footage to making sure its frame accurate in the final conform.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive, ingest, and transcode footage
- Prepare projects for edit by logging, breaking down and syncing footage, pulling selects and creating string-outs
- Assist Editors in video editing; building assemblies
- Prep and conform finishing sessions (EDLs/OMFs)
- Convert all deliverables to output specs and prepare Wiredrive links
- Project archival and organization
- SFX, music and stock footage research
- Troubleshoot technical problems
REQUIREMENTS
- A high level understanding of the technical and creative workflow in advertising/TV commercial post production
- 2-years experience as an Assistant Editor
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere
- Knowledge of full Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of codecs, conversions, and digital and broadcast delivery specs
- Must be responsible, organized, self motivated, and a positive attitude
- A strong desire to be an Editor
About Steelhead
Steelhead is a full-service content studio in Playa Vista that produces everything from television commercials, digital and branded content to episodic and unscripted entertainment. The studio houses a team of editors, producers, animators, VFX artists, motion graphic designers and directors. Steelhead’s state-of-the-art facility has a 7,000 sq. ft. sound stage and 48,000 sq. ft. workspace that offers full pre and post-production services.
Job Type:
- Contract
Salary:
- $300.00 to $450.00 /day
Experience:
- Adobe Premiere: 2 years (Required)
- Post Production: 2 years (Required)
- Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
Contract Renewal:
- Likely
Full Time Opportunity:
- Yes
Are you looking to pay or is this a collaboration?
Pay to hire someone
Is this ongoing work or a one off job?
Ongoing work
How would you prefer to pay?
Day rate
What’s your day rate budget range? (USD)
$350-500
Do you have an estimate of the job or project length?
A few months
Are you a company or individual hiring?
Company
Do you have internal sign off on the hire?
Yes
Do you need to hire for a specific city, country or place?
Yes, they need to be at a location (give location in job title)
When do you want to have the freelancer secured by?
2-3 weeks
What is most important for this job?
Quality
Twine can guarantee 3 relevant freelancers for an upfront fee of $650/£500. Would you like to know more?
No
How many freelancers do you want to contact you?
4-5
Do you have a job specification or creative brief?
Yes (please enter this in the description)
Does the freelancer need insurance?
Yes
Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me
- Phone
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