Assistant Editor Job at CARTEL Editing & Post-Production 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Advertising Services