Assistant Editor - Features

Sonypicturesanimation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 109,200 - 127,400; Full time

Job summary

Sonypicturesanimation is seeking an Assistant Editor for Feature Animation in Los Angeles. This role involves technical and organizational editorial work throughout production, maintaining an efficient editorial pipeline, and assisting editors.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in animation editorial and strong proficiency in Avid Media Composer. Expected salary ranges from $2,400 to $2,800 per week. Join a diverse workplace at Sony Pictures Animation, committed to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in animation editorial.
• 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.
• Assist the editors with Avid builds in preparation for screenings.

Skills

Avid Media Composer

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

After Effects

Photoshop

ProTools

Job description

Assistant Editor, Feature Animation

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. This Motion Picture Editors Guild position is covered by the Sony Pictures Animation Agreement.

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:

• 1-2 years experience in animation editorial.
• 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 $2,400/week to $2,800/week. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.

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.