Post Production Producer

Slate; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Auto is seeking a Post Production Producer in Troy, MI to own the pipeline turning raw footage into on-brand assets at scale. You will manage a mix of in-house and freelance editors, colorists, and VFX artists, keeping projects moving in our production tracker and ensuring assets meet brand standards.

You will lead cloud-based workflows, coordinate VFX and color finishing, and collaborate with the Creative Director to deliver high-quality content for diverse channels.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of post production experience, ideally in-house at a brand, agency, or production company with high volume.
• Deep working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve across edit, color, and VFX and Fusion workflows.
• Experience managing freelance post production talent and knowing standard rates and deal structures.
• Comfort with cloud-based editing and review pipelines and video hosting platforms (Frame.io, LucidLink, Shade.inc or similar).
• Experience with DAM platforms (Brandfolder or similar) and asset metadata taxonomy.
• Experience with production tracking tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, Monday or similar).
• Versatility across content types and strong eye for visual quality and brand consistency.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; comfortable in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Automotive, commercial photography and video experience a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own post production scheduling and workflow for photo, video, and motion deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• Source, vet, and manage a bench of freelance editors, colorists, and VFX artists; understand rates and workflows.
• Manage end to end post workflow in DaVinci Resolve, including cloud collaboration and color finishing handoffs.
• Oversee cloud based editing and review workflows, including video hosting and review platforms.
• Maintain and enforce SOPs for retouch tiers, edit workflows, color pipelines, and VFX handoffs.
• Track project status, deadlines, and deliverables in our production management system (Smartsheet).
• Coordinate with shoot producers to ensure footage and assets are organized, logged, and ready for post.
• Manage ingest, QC, and final delivery of assets into Brandfolder, including metadata and brand compliance.
• Troubleshoot bottlenecks in the post pipeline and recommend process and vendor improvements.
• Partner with the Creative Director and EP on creative review and final sign-off before assets go to stakeholders or external partners.
• Manage versioning, revisions, and approval cycles across internal teams, including Marketing, Brand, Communications, and Training and Education.

Skills

Post production leadership

Freelance talent management

Cloud-based workflows

Video hosting platforms

DAM workflows

Production tracking

Brand consistency

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Automotive video experience

Education

BA/BS in film, media, or related field

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Frame.io

LucidLink

Shade.inc

Brandfolder

Smartsheet

Jira

Asana

Monday

Job description

## Post Production ProducerApply: Troy, Michigan: Full time: Posted Today: JR101497**ABOUT SLATE**At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.**| ABOUT THE ROLE**Slate Auto is building the creative engine behind a new era of American made EVs. Our in-house production studio and marketing fleet program generate a high volume of photo, video, and motion content, spanning brand and e-commerce, educational and how-to content, and internal communications. We need a Post Production Producer to own the pipeline that turns raw footage into finished, on-brand assets, on schedule and at scale.This role sits at the center of our creative operations system: managing a mix of in-house and freelance editors, colorists, and VFX artists; keeping projects moving through our production tracker; and making sure every asset that lands in our DAM meets brand and quality standards. We are a DaVinci Resolve house across edit, color, and finishing, so fluency in that ecosystem, including DaVinci cloud workflows, is essential.**| WHAT YOU GET TO DO*** Own post production scheduling and workflow for photo, video, and motion deliverables across multiple concurrent projects and content types, including e-commerce, educational and instructional content, internal communications, and brand and hero content* Source, vet, and manage a bench of freelance editors, colorists, and VFX artists, understanding the key players, going rates, and typical workflows in each discipline well enough to staff projects correctly and negotiate confidently* Manage end to end post workflow in DaVinci Resolve, including collaborative and cloud based project workflows (DaVinci Resolve cloud collaboration), proxy and media management, and color finishing handoffs* Oversee cloud based editing and review workflows, including video hosting and review and approval platforms (Frame.io, LucidLink, Shade.inc, or similar), for remote and freelance collaborators* Maintain and enforce SOPs for retouch tiers, edit workflows, color pipelines, and VFX and motion handoffs* Track project status, deadlines, and deliverables in our production management system (Smartsheet)* Coordinate with shoot producers to ensure footage and assets are organized, logged, and ready for post the moment production wraps* Manage ingest, QC, and final delivery of assets into our DAM (Brandfolder), including metadata and brand compliance* Troubleshoot bottlenecks in the post pipeline and recommend process and vendor improvements* Partner with the Creative Director and EP on creative review and final sign-off before assets go to stakeholders or external partners* Manage versioning, revisions, and approval cycles across internal teams, including Marketing, Brand, Communications, and Training and Education**| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM*** 5-10 years of post production experience, ideally in-house at a brand, agency, or production company with high volume, multi-format content needs* Deep working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve across edit, color, and VFX and Fusion workflows, including DaVinci cloud collaboration tools* Experience managing freelance post production talent, including editors, colorists, and VFX and motion artists, including knowing where to find them, how to brief and vet them, and how standard rates and deal structures work in each discipline* Comfort running cloud-based editing and review pipelines and video hosting and approval platforms (Frame.io, LucidLink, Shade.inc, or similar) for distributed teams* Experience with DAM platforms (Brandfolder or similar) and asset metadata and taxonomy best practices* Experience with production tracking tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, Monday, or similar)* Versatility across content types, equally comfortable producing a polished e-commerce product video and a quick turn internal comms clip* Strong eye for visual quality and brand consistency* Excellent organizational and communication skills* Comfort working in a fast-moving startup environment where processes are still being built* Automotive, commercial photography and video experience a strong plus**WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?**At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.* Safety First* Delight Customers* One Team* Relentless Improvement* Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy* Respectful Collaboration* Positive Legacy**WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.**Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at**slate-talent\\[e-mail].**