CARTEL Editing & Post-Production
Assistant Editor Job at CARTEL Editing & Post-Production in New York
CARTEL Editing & Post-Production, New York, NY, United States, 10261
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Advertising Services
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