Post Production Supervisor

Project-Based Post Production Supervisor
Responsibilities
Own post schedules, staffing and deliverables across assigned projects.
Partner with Production to build post estimates and timelines, track costs, flag variances and actualize budgets at wrap.
Forecast staffing needs and source, screen, interview + book freelance editors, assistant editors and artists. Match people to projects based on edit style, technical needs and turnaround.
Set up and maintain post infrastructure for each project, including shared storage, folder structures, naming conventions and trackers for assets, versions, approvals and deliverables.
Train DITs as needed on project-specific workflows, including media ingest, file naming, backups and handoff to editorial. Provide troubleshooting support and QC media handoffs.
Collaborate across Creative, Production, Post and other departments with partners internationally. Keep priorities, handoffs and approvals clear across time zones.
Monitor Slack, review platforms and other project channels for incoming requests and feedback. Track open items, route requests to the right people and follow through to resolution.
Keep accounting and payroll paperwork current, including start paperwork, timecards and invoices. Follow up on missing items and approvals.
Troubleshoot Adobe Premiere Pro issues, including media relinking, proxies and exports, to keep edits moving.
QC review links and final assets, including captions. Confirm that deliverables meet post standards, platform specs and clearance requirements.
Wrap out + organize final assets in Suite, verify backups and archive project files, masters and supporting materials according to studio and project requirements.

Requirements
4+ years of experience managing Post Production for digital video, with experience overseeing multiple projects or series at different stages.
Experience sourcing and interviewing freelance post talent and matching editors and artists to different creative styles and workflows.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, with hands-on experience troubleshooting editorial workflows.
Familiarity with post tools such as Suite, Frame.io, Offshoot, etc. is a plus!
Familiarity with DIT-to-editorial handoffs, media management, shared storage and archiving.
Experience tracking post budgets, actuals and payroll paperwork, with strong organization and attention to detail.
Clear communication with creatives, producers, editors and artists, especially when priorities or deadlines shift.
Knowledge of digital and social video platforms, delivery specs, codecs, frame rates and aspect ratios.
Proficiency with project management tools. Airtable is a plus!
Bachelor's degree in Film, Communications or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Project Details
Rate: $400/day
Booking: Project-based, month-to-month booking w/ extension and room to grow as project needs evolve.
Location: Approximately 4x days per week at the BuzzFeed Studios office in Hollywood, Los Angeles expected with some flexibility on remote work 1x day per week.
Schedule - While typical hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. the ideal candidate must be available for occasional nights and weekends as production needs require.