CARTEL Editing & Post-Production is hiring: Assistant Editor in New York

Cartel NY is looking for experienced Assistant Editors who are fully versed in both Avid and Premiere. Reach out to jobs@cartel.tv for consideration. No DMs, texts or personal emails please.

Overview: The Assistant Editor supports Editors and Producers on projects beginning with transcoding, loading and breaking down footage through finishing prep and wrap up of each project.

Broken Down Job Duties:

• Thorough understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer, understanding of Final Cut X is a bonus but not required.
• Familiarity with the standard commercial post production workflow and pipeline is necessary.
• Set up projects in Avid or Premiere following company organizational practices
• Load and breakdown footage accurately according to each editor’s individual preferences using script notes from production
• If we receive footage un-transcoded - the AE must transcode it to appropriate edit specs before breaking it down.
• Liaise with Production and DIT regarding any situations related to footage we receive.
• Organize and post links using Frame.io
• Execute comps using Avid and / or After Effects
• Complete finishing preps and turnovers for audio, color, vfx and conform
• Search for temp music and SFX using agency or editor provided briefs
• Source and record scratch VO
• Resize spots for alternate aspect ratios (16x9 to 9x16,1x1,4x5 etc)
• Execute small edit tweaks or cutdowns with editor supervision
• Check WIP VFX and Conforms against locked offline edits
• Execute deliveries out of Premiere
• Work with Vault Managers to get job elements to final storage destinations on schedule
• Remain up to date on latest editing software advancements

Ideal Qualities:

• Ability to troubleshoot on the fly and apply knowledge to new situations
• Capacity to remain calm under pressure
• Possession of a client-facing demeanor including maturity, discretion and helpfulness
• Thorough attention to detail and organization
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize accurately
• Team player with an understanding of classic commercial post-production team dynamics