Tech Lead Assistant Editor: Hybrid Post‑Production Expert

Magic Circle Workshop; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work models

3 weeks vacation + 1 extra week over/2

Dogs allowed

Private wellness room

Team social events

Job summary

Magic Circle Workshop in Toronto and Montreal is seeking a Senior Assistant Editor who brings technical expertise, precision, and a proactive mindset to elevate our post‑production workflows. You will manage media, support editors and producers, and oversee established workflows in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

This role requires strong technical knowledge and 4–5 years of experience in post‑production, with proficiency in EditShare, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in a post‑production or assistant editing role.
• Strong understanding of video formats, codecs, and post‑production workflows.
• Proficiency in EditShare, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects.

Responsibilities

• Organize, manage, and archive media assets using EditShare and Archiware.
• Ingest, transcode, sync, and classify media efficiently and accurately.
• Open projects and prepare editing sessions (EditShare).
• Prepare conforms for color grading and audio post‑production.
• Monitor and ensure proper implementation of established post‑production workflows.
• Oversee technical setup and maintenance of edit suites and workstations in collaboration with IT or external technical support.
• Manage remote editing sessions and hybrid approval workflows (Jump Desktop or equivalent).
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to software, media, and workflows (first line of support).
• Handle corrections, versioning, adaptations, and exports.
• Perform quality control on deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Support editors, assistant editors, producers, and motion designers in day‑to‑day operations.
• Assist with color, motion design, and other post‑production tasks when needed.
• Maintain equipment inventory and ensure proper functioning of all post‑production tools.
• Anticipate technical challenges and contribute to problem‑solving.
• Stay current with evolving technologies and industry best practices.
• Collaborate closely with teams in both Toronto and Montreal.

Skills

EditShare

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Arch iware

Tools

EditShare

Archiware

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Job description

Magic Circle Workshop in Toronto and Montreal is seeking a Senior Assistant Editor who brings technical expertise, precision, and a proactive mindset to elevate our post‑production workflows. You will manage media, support editors and producers, and oversee established workflows in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

This role requires strong technical knowledge and 4–5 years of experience in post‑production, with proficiency in EditShare, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects.