Assistant Editor
Warner Bros. Discovery
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 2/27/2024 8:31:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Location: Burbank, California, United States of America
Your New Role...
The Assistant Editor is responsible for media asset management, transcoding and editorial workflows for the Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Marketing (WWTVM) Department. The Assistant Editor ingest media and output for multiple departments, including Servicing, On Air Editorial, Social Media, Publicity, Post Ops, and more. Editorial duties include project preparation, string-outs, assembly, restores, clean prints, basic editing, and QC of master files (clip reels, cut downs, etc.). This role also supports live production and videography workflows as needed.
Your Role Accountabilities...
• Handles asset management (Linear Tape Open, Shared Storage, cloud) using Avid Interplay & others
• Media ingest and/or output to/from editorial and transcoding
• Tests, improves, troubleshoots, and creates new workflows in AVID
• Edits (string-outs, assembly, restores, editorial projects as assigned)
• Supports live production workflows including managing camera equipment, lighting equipment, ingesting footage, and logistical support
• Creates, manages, and quality controls new assets for Clip Reel Database
• Digital Cinema Package creation for assets delivered around the world
• Manages and implements new equipment within the Machine room
• Performs additional job-related duties or projects as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience...
Work Experience
• Minimum 5 years in post-production editorial environment.
• Minimum 3 years as assistant editor in Avid environment.
• Previous entertainment industry experience required.
• Experience in content marketing a plus.
Education
, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
• BA/BS Degree or other comparable training required.
Knowledge/Skills
• Experience in fast-paced post-production environment with multiple editors, producers, and stakeholders, working under tight deadlines.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Avid Isis, Avid Interplay & Avid Media Composer in an offline/online environment including a basic understanding of troubleshooting procedures.
• Must be experienced using Media Asset Management (MAM) systems.
• Deep understanding of industry best practices for tiered storage management and archive using LTO and cloud storage (AWS and MS Azure) in a post-production environment.
• Experience with SGL and/or Masstech LTO archive software
• Understanding of Filemaker Pro, Reach Engine, MOG, Avid Protools, Telestream Vantage, DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience with creating, adhering to, and enforcing delivery specs including the ability to use a waveform monitor/vectorscope for picture and standard metering tools in Avid for audio.
• Participated in creation, testing and execution of workflow changes with many stakeholders.
• Knowledge of DCPs, Digests and KDMs for screenings.
• Must be highly productive and maintain a high standard of technical quality in accordance with broadcast standards.
• Strong project management skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of advertising and promotional terminology and procedures, including, but not limited to, image formats, graphics, logos, etc.), video (duplication, etc.), new technology (platforms, libraries, digital asset management, etc.) and written (synopses, log lines, running orders, fact sheets, etc.) material.
• Must have extensive knowledge in all video resolutions, formats, and codecs. (3480x2160, 1920x1080, UHD, DNXHD, ProRes, MXF…)
• Author and burn BLU-RAY's and DVD's.
• Creation and prep of EDLs, AAFs, XMLs for finishing.
Preferred…
• Be an energetic problem solver who can present creative concepts and solutions.
• Must have the ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• Must be comfortable working as an individual contributor across teams
• Must be able to communicate clearly and respectfully with persons at all levels
• Must be well organized with the ability to pay close attention to details
• Must be able to prioritize and schedule work effectively to deliver material under time constraints
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines
• Must be able to work additional hours when needed
• Must be able to carry and operate heavy camera equipment
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
Pay Range: $42,224.00 - $78,416.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.