Second Assistant Editor

Description

Position Summary:

Provide technical and creative support to Editors and Assistant Editors.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare picture media. Import and distribute media (storyboards and shots). 

• Prepare sound media: process dialog, conduct music and effects searches.

• Supervise, log and transcribe scratch and production dialog recording sessions. Monitor levels, log and import scratch and production dialogue from recordings. Make audio masters and organize backup copies. Set up video reference cameras to record actors.

• Prepare preliminary music and sound effects. Help maintain the studio sound effects and music databases.

• Catalogue and maintain a digital library by tape or file source, description, and film sequence.

• Publish accurate cutlists for output.

• Output digital files (quicktimes, AAFs, change notes, DCPs, etc.) internally and externally as directed.

• Prepare media and perform Quality Control for sound and picture.

• Attend screenings in support of presentation quality. Operate Pixar screening room.

• Help maintain the studio sound effects and music databases.

• Avid daily operational maintenance.

• Refine editorial processes, procedures, systems, and databases. 

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Experience as a Assistant Editor or similar exposure to film production including post-production is required. Experience as an Assistant Editor is preferred

• Minimum three years experience with Avid Media/Film Composer

• Minimum three years experience with Macintosh OS (mid-high level user)

• Minimum one year experience with video and audio engineering operations 

• Experience with After Effects, Photoshop, FileMaker, ProTools, UNIX, HTML preferred

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong ability to multi-task and take a creative, inquisitive approach to problem solving

• Must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload in a dynamic environment are required

Physical Requirements:

• Willing to work flexible hours (including nights and weekends) and/or overtime on short notice

• Able to travel overnight domestically or internationally for recording sessions and screenings.