Post-Production Supervisor

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a highly experienced Post-Production Supervisor to oversee editing, VFX, sound, and color grading from start to finish. You will manage timelines, resources, and workflows, coordinating with editors, colorists, and VFX artists to ensure deliverables meet the highest standards.

This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with post-production pipelines and external facilities, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-production supervision/management experience in film/TV.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines and budgets.
• Strong understanding of the post-production pipeline including editing, VFX, color grading and sound workflows.
• Experience with VFX pipelines and deliverables is essential.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule all post-production activities including editing, VFX, sound design and color correction.
• Coordinate with editors, sound mixers, colorists and VFX artists to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee ingest and organization of footage and assets with robust file management.
• Liaise with external post-production facilities, negotiate rates and manage budgets.
• Ensure deliverables meet technical specs for broadcast, streaming, or theatrical release.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical or logistical issues during post-production.

Skills

Post-production supervision

Project management

Scheduling

Team coordination

Communication

Tools

Avid

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Post-Production Supervisor to oversee all aspects of the post-production process for their film and television projects in Vereeniging . This crucial role ensures that projects move smoothly from editing through to final delivery, managing timelines, resources, and workflows for editorial, visual effects, sound mixing, and color grading. You will be the key liaison between the creative team and post-production vendors, ensuring that the project's creative vision is maintained and that deliverables meet the highest technical standards. This is an opportunity to manage the final polish of compelling visual content.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule all post-production activities, including editing, VFX, sound design, and color correction.
• Coordinate with editors, sound mixers, colorists, and VFX artists to ensure seamless workflow and timely delivery.
• Oversee the ingest and organization of footage and assets, maintaining robust file management systems.
• Liaise with external post-production facilities, negotiating rates and managing budgets effectively.
• Ensure all deliverables meet technical specifications for broadcast, streaming, or theatrical release.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical or logistical issues that arise during the post-production phase.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in post-production supervision or management within the film/TV industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.
• Strong understanding of the entire post-production pipeline, including editing software (e.g., Avid, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro), color grading tools, and sound mixing workflows.
• Experience with VFX pipelines and deliverables is essential.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with various distribution formats and technical specifications.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and project-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Access to cutting-edge post-production facilities in Vereeniging .
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the industry.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on producing high-quality content.