Assistant Editor

This is a Full Time Job

ASPECT, the North Hollywood based motion picture marketing agency with a 40 year history servicing Hollywood's biggest projects, is seeking a solution oriented, problem solver with a resilient and positive can-do attitude to fill the role of Assistant Editor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prep Theatrical and Home Entertainment Trailer and TV Spots for In and Out-of-House Finish.
• Creating Finishing Preps by Overcutting Picture and Audio, Unmatted Reference with Clip Name and Time Code burn-ins, EDLs, XMLs, Video and Audio AAFs, OMFs; Changes-only Preps; Shot and Dialogue Lists, etc.
• Import Picture AAF and EDLs back into Avid to confirm they work for Avid Finish.
• Proficient in MPAA rules for TRT, Ratings, Green Cards, etc.
• Responsible for logging, syncing, organizing, creating projects & sequence templates, archiving footage, recording ISDN & live ADR/Narration, and other tasks AE-related to Post Production.
• Provide coverage and overcuts of updated features/footage/VFX
• Subclip dialog breakdowns for ingested content
• Transcode, Export, Consolidate, Compress media as necessary
• Collaborate and assist Editors and Producers in managing day-to-day details to streamline the post-production process and maximize productivity
• Work closely with IT and Director of Operations to help streamline workflows
• Keep detailed logs on footage and tracking of all assets
• Prepare sequences and assets for delivery to third-party vendors for onlining, color grading, sound mixing, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have minimum 2 years' experience as an Assistant Editor, preferably in a motion picture advertising agency.
• Must be extremely proficient in Avid Media Composer with experience troubleshooting common Avid issues
• Understanding of shared area network storage (ISIS/Unity/XSAN)
• Understanding of HD/SD formats, file and tape based deliveries
• Understanding of frame rates, conversions, & Codecs
• Ability to prioritize, juggle multiple tasks, take direction, and give direction
• Must have great communication skills
• Must have experience in media management, server storage, and removable external storage.
• Must have experience in setting up post production workflows.
• Must be comfortable with video codec and format lingo.
• Must be comfortable working in Apple Compressor and FileMaker Pro and Avid ProTools.
• Must be meticulous, technical, organized, and creative at the same time
• Ability to work independently and under close direction
• Experienced in fast-paced, high-stress, deadline-driven environment

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Must be very detailed oriented.
• Must be prompt with the ability to respond and prioritize quickly
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening.
• Must be able to communicate at various levels, appropriate to the audience.
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The candidate must be an exceptional problem solver.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Levelheaded, calm and functions well under stress.
• Flexibility in competently juggling competing priorities and changing expectations.
• Experience in marketing/trailer post production environment a plus

Aspect is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Aspect will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Aspect will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.