Assistant Editor - Features

Lensa; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading animation studio as an Assistant Editor and play a vital role in the editorial process from pre-production to post-production. You will handle technical tasks, maintain the editorial pipeline, and assist editors to ensure a smooth workflow. Ideal candidates will have experience in feature animation and be proficient with Avid Media Composer, showcasing excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in Feature Animation required.
• High degree of proficiency in Avid Media Composer.
• Understanding of feature animation pipeline and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Avid project and keep files organized.
• Manage and process storyboards using Flix.
• Output movie files for various uses including turnovers.

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Tools

Avid Media Composer

After Effects

Photoshop

ProTools

Job description

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Sony Pictures Entertainment, is seeking professionals in Los Angeles, CA. Apply via Lensa today!

Assistant Editor - Features

Los Angeles, California, United States

The Assistant Editor is responsible for technical and organizational editorial work from pre production through post production. Assistant Editor is responsible for maintaining an efficient editorial pipeline and assisting editors.

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Avid project and keep files organized.
• Manage and process storyboards using Flix. Also import layout, animation, and lighting shots.
• Import, log and prep dialogue recordings for editors: scratch dialogue, production recording sessions and ADR.
• Ingesting assets from sound dept, music dept, etc, and keeping them organized
• Output movie files for various uses including turnovers for sound department, digital intermediate, and music departments.
• Organizing sound effects and music.
• Assist the editors with Avid builds in preparation for screenings and QC of outputs.
• Responsible for publishing to production including managing EDLs and change notes.
• Provide information to production that is timely and accurate.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in Feature Animation required.
• High degree of proficiency in Avid Media Composer.
• Excellent organization skills with great attention to detail.
• Understanding of feature animation pipeline and workflows.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working under tight schedules.
• Strong teammate with good interpersonal and interpersonal skills.
• After Effects, Photoshop, ProTools experience a plus.
  
  

The anticipated base salary for this position is $1,398/week to $2,500/week. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.

To apply, please include a resume and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords to your work in your cover letter and/or in your resume.

Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.