Assistant Editor New Culver City, CA

Wild Card Creative Group; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Card Creative Group in Culver City, CA is seeking an Assistant Editor to support all stages of the digital, non-linear editing process. The role emphasizes organization, proactive communication, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of assistant editor experience in theatrical marketing, strong Premiere/Media Encoder skills, and an understanding of frame rates and codecs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of assistant editor experience within a theatrical marketing environment.
• 2+ Years of Adobe Premiere/Media Encoder expertise.
• Understanding of frame rates, conversions and codecs.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to quickly pick up on Wild Card workflows and procedures.
• Must be technically minded.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently in a high energy environment.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime with little or no notice.
• Adobe Photoshop, After Effects skills a plus.
• DaVinci Resolve and AVID Media Composer skills a plus.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, FTP posting, and basic file systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepping for finishing and outputting AAFs, EDLs, XMLs and References.
• Posting cuts for Producers and Clients.
• Downloading / Digitizing / Importing / Transcoding footage, graphics and music.
• Creating support documentation (continuity breakdowns, VFX breakdowns, pull lists, cue sheets, etc.).
• Maintaining proper formats, frame rates and project organization.
• Building feature assemblies from dailies, feature reels and stems.
• Assisting Editors dailies pulls and various other requests.
• Creating string outs and shot requests.
• Syncing audio and Overcutting footage.
• Exporting finishes for in-house finishing.
• Maintaining clean and organized projects throughout the editorial process.
• Prepping projects for archiving and backup.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Flexible

Tools

Adobe Premiere/Media Encoder

DaVinci Resolve

AVID Media Composer

Job description

Born in Hollywood, we know what stories move audiences –and how to bring brands into the action.

We connect brands with global markets, crafting high-impact experiences through a blend of creativity and data on screen, in-game and beyond.

Every moment is an opportunity to build genuine connections, because everyone wants to be partof a great story.

Wild Card is looking for an Assistant Editor to join our team. The primary focus of the Assistant Editor role is to prepare and organize project materials through all stages of the digital, non-linear video editing process. The ideal candidate is a team player that desires to work at a company that values a creative team atmosphere. They are self-motivated, independently proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, thorough and able to juggle many tasks and responsibilities at once with a strong emphasis on organization and an unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a very demanding position that requires someone who is an effective communicator, positive thinker and can show good judgment and initiative.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepping for finishing and outputting AAFs, EDLs, XMLs and References
• Posting cuts for Producers and Clients
• Downloading / Digitizing / Importing / Transcoding footage, graphics and music
• Creating support documentation (continuity breakdowns, VFX breakdowns, pull lists, cue sheets, etc.)
• Maintaining proper formats, frame rates and project organization
• Building feature assemblies from dailies, feature reels and stems
• Assisting Editors dailies pulls and various other requests
• Creating string outs and shot requests
• Syncing audio and Overcutting footage
• Exporting finishes for in-house finishing
• Maintaining clean and organized projects throughout the editorial process
• Prepping projects for archiving and backupResponding to the creative requests of producers in a professional and timely manner.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of assistant editor experience within a theatrical marketing environment
• 2+ Years of Adobe Premiere/Media Encoder expertise
• Understanding of frame rates, conversions and codecs
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to quickly pick up on Wild Card workflows and procedures
• Must be technically minded
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently in a high energy environment.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime with little or no notice
• Adobe Photoshop, After Effect skills a plus
• DaVinci Resolve and AVID Media Composer skills a plus
• Working knowledge of several applications including but not limited to Excel, Word, FTP posting, general network storage and basic computer file systems such as File Maker Pro
• Meticulous, collaborative, patient, levelheaded, able to work well under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.

Hourly Rate:$27/hr

Shift:Rotating 8hr shift

Pay Range

$27 - $27 USD

Disclosures:

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. Wild Card is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We strive to encourage and support all of our current and prospective employees to achieve their highest potential. No job applicant will receive less favorable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with our team.

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