Post Production Assistant Editor

Job Description

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at video editing? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the creative content space. Is this you? Read on…

THE ROLE

Insomniac is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Assistant Editor, to join the post-production department in Los Angeles. The Assistant Editor will play a crucial role in the post-production process of Insomniac films and videos by assisting with the organization of raw footage and completing all requested edits. This position reports to the Video Editor. This is not a remote or work from home position.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create engaging content for various social media platforms and trailers
• Organize and import all video footage
• Organize and edit footage for all festivals and promotional trailers; logging in new footage, finding requested footage, and posting requested footage in a timely manner
• Provide support to shoot footage or assist with other tasks, such as creating simple text for trailers and pitching ideas for upcoming projects
• Deliver organized and complete media files for post-production downloads
• Attend and work company events (domestic travel expected, economy class)
• Generate motion graphics assets for Insomniac festivals, concerts, clubs and special projects
• Create 3D assets as needed for still, as well as motion imagery utilizing the following: 3D design & animation.
• Support department on the various film shoots for commercials as well as providing motion assets for said commercials

QUALIFICATIONS
• Required 3+ year's experience in video editing
• Strong knowledge of plug-ins and title cards on Premiere
• Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of Maya, VRay, Zbrush, RealFlow, Vue, etc.
• Experience in creation of motion graphics design using: After Effects, Mocha, Nuke, Boujou, etc. and peripheral programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, Final Cut, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of 3D design and animation
• Experience in integration of marketing messages across multiple channels, with the ability to pull cross-functional teams together to finalize development plans
• Experience managing multiple vendors, employing procurement best practices
• Must be motivated with an ''Everything is possible'' attitude
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
• Must have clean criminal and driving record, valid driver's license, passport, and car insurance

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• May work in drastic temperature climates on job sites in various regions of the United States and Mexico
• Must be willing to frequently work and travel to events during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines and work events

Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5wp67-3-145-15-1-42 in your application.