2Nd Assistant Editor

Job Description

2nd Assistant Editor (Project Hire)

Lucasfilm Animation is the creator of the Emmy award-winning animation series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Star Wars: The Bad Batch, an original series now streaming on Disney+.

We are looking for a 2nd Assistant Editor who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define Lucasfilm.

The 2nd Assistant Editor is responsible for assisting with editorial workload from pre-production through post production, supporting the Editorial team on an Animated Series Production.

Responsibilities:
• Have a good working knowledge of all editorial pipeline and EDI tools (digital tools)
• Import and prep dialogue recordings for editors.
• Maintain the in-house editorial database tracking cut lengths according to show status.
• Support post production tracking.
• Output movie files specified by production for various use. For example OAP, ADR, events.
• Transcoding for vendor or client delivery.
• Collaborate and assist the editors with temp sound builds in preparation for milestone exports and screenings.
• Turnover milestone edits to various departments.
• Import story, animation and lighting. Troubleshoot I/O issues.
• Support post localization requests.
• Back-up recording temp dialogue when required.
• Maintain show project within Avid.
• General editorial show support.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Film or related field desired, or equivalent experience.
• Any production or post-production media acquisitions experience (e.g., timecode, logging, capturing).
• 2 year experience in a TV/Feature Editorial Capacity.
• Avid Media Composer experience.
• Strong ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working under tight schedules.
• Strong team player with good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Avid Nexis Client Manager (ISIS) software & hardware or equivalent storage knowledge.
• After Effects, Photoshop, Filemaker Pro or database experience a plus.

About Lucasfilm:

Lucasfilm is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects, audio post-production and cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj2172-3-143-218-146-42 in your application.