Post Producer Job at SixTwentySix in Culver City

Position Summary: 

This role is pivotal in supporting our post-production team in delivering high-quality commercials, branded content, and music videos that exceed our clients expectations. Working closely with our senior post producer, editors, and freelance post-production crew, you'll execute projects efficiently and on schedule. Responsibilities and results are seen below. 

About the Company:  

At SixTwentySix, we've always been driven by a passion for storytelling. We exist is to solve challenges by producing creative solutions that are culturally relevant. With our headquarters based in Culver City, Los Angeles, we operate nationally and internationally, creating premium content for the music video and branded industries. We maintain an in-office team with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays. Our values—Fueled By Passion, Stay Curious, If There’s A Will, There’s A Way, Your Next Five Moves, Do What You Say, and Make It Count—are the heartbeat of our business. They guide how we operate, innovate, and inspire. with a Billie Eilish music video that shifted the trajectory of her career (and ours), we’ve produced over 400 music videos and commercials. Today, as an award-winning studio we mainly operate in the branded content space for top brands like Samsung, eBay, and Turo. We pride ourselves on being a creative studio that offers clients an unmatched experience, producing culturally relevant work and being unapologetically ambitious. Our focus is putting brands at the center of culture and enriching today's generation through storytelling. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the post production team in managing brand/agency/label projects from bidding through final delivery, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and client satisfaction.
• Create and manage project budgets (offline and online) while achieving set profit margins in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop industry-leading processes and client experiences, continuously refining our approach for optimal outcomes.
• Schedule and lead post team and client meetings, providing clear agendas and recaps to ensure alignment on project goals and tasks.
• Secure top-tier talent and vendors for projects, collaborating closely with the Head of Production and post vendors to maintain excellence in artist partnerships.
• Anticipate and address project roadblocks and bottlenecks, ensuring the team can overcome obstacles and achieve established goals.
• Effectively communicate with clients, agencies, and labels to manage expectations and ensure timely project approvals and deliverables.
• Motivate and oversee the post team to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met on time, while also addressing client feedback effectively.
• Organize and streamline workflows to meet project deadlines efficiently, ensuring smooth project progression.
• Manage and maintain an organized system for sending, receiving, and archiving project assets, ensuring compliance with client licensing requirements.
• Review project cuts and milestones at various stages to ensure progress and revisions align with client expectations before final creative reviews.
• Identify and recommend new vendors, artists, and talent, facilitating partnership agreements as directed by executives.
• Keep the CRM updated with current and prospective post production vendors, ensuring accurate vendor information.
• Encourage and mentor growth within the Post Production team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Key Results Expected:

• Through meticulous planning and execution, we achieve exceptional results, with 95% of projects completed at or under budget and delivered on time.
• Our post-production process sets us apart, earning praise from clients for its efficiency, timeliness, and adept problem-solving. Consistent feedback demonstrates our commitment to providing an "unreasonable hospitality experience."
• Directors trust our team to advocate for their creative vision, fostering an environment where their ideas are heard and respected, regardless of client decisions.
• You are able to be a collaborator to the director and help create post solutions and talk the post and VFX language
• Our communication strategy ensures clarity and understanding among team members, regardless of their technical expertise in post-production offline and online.
• Our meetings are efficient and productive, with clear agendas and follow-ups that keep the project on track and all team members aligned towards project goals.
• We stay ahead of issues, addressing them promptly to maintain reliability and trust
• Our SOPs serve as a playbook for success, meticulously updated and followed to ensure smooth project execution.
• Each completed project is meticulously archived, making retrieval a breeze and ensuring no details are lost.
• Vendors are eager to collaborate with us, reflecting our reputation for excellence and professionalism.
• We consistently add 2-3 top-notch vendors or talents to our CRM monthly, enhancing our post-production capabilities and expanding our network.
• Projects are efficiently wrapped up within 1 week of delivery, maintaining momentum and client satisfaction.

What We Are Looking For: 

• You have 5+ years post producing including all aspects of offline and online
• You have a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• You are technically proficient in video production, editorial, VFX, sound design, color and finishing
• You possess knowledge of industry-standard output specifications for various platforms (Broadcast, Web, Social Media, etc.)
• You have the willingness to take calculated risks for innovation
• You have an understanding of camera movement and framing for visually appealing content
• You have a passion for creating compelling stories and producing impactful content
• You thrive in a high paced environment and and are able to prioritize and multitask projects 

About Our Benefits + Perks: 

• Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits with portion covered by company 
• 401k with employer match
• PTO Policy
• WFH Fridays 
• Monday Lunches supplied by company 

If this role sounds like a perfect fit for you please email careers@sixtwentysix.co. For best consideration, please include the job title and the source where you found this position in the subject line of your email. We look forward to potentially having you join our team at SixTwentySix!