Edit Assistant

Flying Bark; Sydney; Ibrido; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Breakfast provided

Cake days

Movie nights

Wrap parties

Hybrid work model

Career development

Employee assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Flying Bark Productions is seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide technical support to editors and manage media workflows. You will import/export in Avid Media Composer, assist with animatics and dialogue, and ensure smooth handoffs between editorial and other departments.

You will help assemble sequences, track changes, maintain sound effects libraries, and support delivery schedules. A collaborative, detail‑driven mindset is essential.

Competenze

• Thorough knowledge of Avid Media Composer.
• Experience with editorial processes and workflows.
• Ability to communicate clearly and meet deadlines.

Mansioni

• Provide editorial assistance and technical support to the Editor.
• Manage import/export of various file formats in Avid Media Composer.
• Work with Editors on animatics including dialogue takes, SFX and music cues.
• Assist with assembling sequences in preparation for editors to review.
• Deliver and update scenes to and from editorial.
• Track dialogue changes from scratch to final dialogue.
• Record scratch track as required by Production/Director/Editor.
• Maintain library of sound effects and music cues relevant to the style.
• Participate in meetings about story and edit pipeline for smooth production.
• Coordinate with storyboard/production to manage file flow to editorial.
• Liaise with Editor and production to manage daily priorities and workflow.
• Quality control of all cuts leaving editorial.
• Adhere to delivery schedule for final materials.

Conoscenze

Film & storytelling

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Strumenti

Avid Media Composer

Shotgun

Descrizione del lavoro

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We have a number of exciting productions underway, including a new 2D project with Disney, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as an upcoming feature film, Zac Power.

*This is an expression of interest for roles opening around Jan/Feb*

About the role:

• Provide editorial assistance and technical support to the Editor;
• Manage the import and export of various file formats in Avid Media Composer to meet production needs;
• Work with the Editor/s on animatics, including dialogue takes, sound effects and music cues;
• Assist with assembling sequences in preparation for the editor/s to review;
• Delivering and updating scenes to and from editorial;
• Assist production with tracking of dialogue changes and updates from scratch to final dialogue;
• Record scratch track as required by Production, Director or Editor;
• Help create and maintain a library of sound effects and music cues relevant to the style of the film;
• Participate in meetings about story and edit pipeline to ensure a smooth process throughout production;
• Work with various departments, i.e.: storyboard or production to manage the flow of files from and to editorial so edits are always up to date;
• Liaise with the Editor and production crew to manage priorities and demands on a daily basis, as well as taking responsibility for general workflow within the editorial department;
• Quality control of all cuts that leave editorial;
• Adhere to the delivery schedule as outlined by Production for delivery of final materials for the film;
• Prepare various materials for studio and audience screenings.

About you:

• Thorough knowledge of Avid Media Composer;
• Shotgun experience is a plus;
• Passion for film and storytelling;
• Good eye for detail;
• Problem solving technical issues within Editorial;
• Thorough approach to technical workflows and quality control;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent time management skills;Ability to flag issues that may impact on the successful delivery of assets within the Production schedule;
• Ability to work and contribute in a collaborative team environment.

What do we do?

Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series.

Why work with us?

• We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
• We have an industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities.
• Breakfast is served daily - on us!
• We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
• The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council.
• We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.
• We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
• Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
• Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
• You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
• Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.