Post-Production Media Ingest Assistant

Weather Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Media Group in Los Angeles/Culver City area seeks a media workflow assistant to ingest media from shoots, build project files, and manage delivery timelines. You will prioritize tasks, coordinate with producers and editors, and ensure media is prepared for VOD deliveries.

The role requires a BS/BA in a related field, proficiency with Premiere Pro and Media Encoder, and strong communication, organization, and troubleshooting skills. On-site position in Culver City, CA.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in communication, film/TV, or related discipline.
• Proficient with Mac interface, Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Google sheets and docs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail; low margin of error and ability to catch and fix mistakes.
• Highly organized; able to implement workflows and best practices for maximum efficiency.
• Able to work in a self-directed environment with prompt follow-through and good time management.
• Good technical instincts and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with media formats and post production workflow a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ingest SD cards, hard drives, and SSDs from all shoots.
• Build project files for various series, including multi-cam shows, clip shows, and shows with multiple editors.
• Prioritize multiple projects according to delivery timelines and pivot quickly between tasks.
• Track progress across multiple ongoing projects; communicate progress and updates to producers and editors in a timely manner.
• Ingest archive material on HDcam or other tape stock; flag issues with incoming media audio or video.
• Recognize labeling patterns and maintain consistency as much as possible.
• Assist with creating split-track masters for archiving; prep media, caption files, and graphics for VOD deliveries.
• Archive any production paperwork that is submitted with media; assist post dept. with production needs.

Education

BS/BA in communication, film/TV, or related discipline

Tools

Premiere Pro

Media Encoder

Mac OS

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Job description

Allen Media Group in Los Angeles/Culver City area seeks a media workflow assistant to ingest media from shoots, build project files, and manage delivery timelines. You will prioritize tasks, coordinate with producers and editors, and ensure media is prepared for VOD deliveries.

The role requires a BS/BA in a related field, proficiency with Premiere Pro and Media Encoder, and strong communication, organization, and troubleshooting skills. On-site position in Culver City, CA.