- Title: PopSugar Studios
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Popsugar, the #1 independent lifestyle media company for millennial women, is building up their NY freelancer post-production roster. We are looking for a highly organized and creative minded post-production manager to work on native and branded content across our sites and social channels.
The ideal candidate will have very strong organizational skills and be able to communicate effectively with the rest of the team, in New York & Los Angeles. Position reports directly to the post supervisor and creative director/head of post production based in Los Angeles.
Qualities:
Proactive and able to exercise good judgment and initiative.
Well versed in the post production process
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A feel for the POPSUGAR brand, and a passion for trends and topics that matter to the POPSUGAR audience across pop culture, food, fashion, beauty, fitness and issues of interest to young women across politics and current events.
Has a sharp eye for detail, able to spot problems in the workflow, and report those problems back to the team in LA quickly.
Grace under great pressure, great people skills, high integrity
Can work positively and collaboratively with team
Responsibilities:
Work with the post supervisor, producers, and editors to manage post schedules, assets, and deliverables.
Manage the day-to-day workflow for post-production department in NY.
This role includes ingesting and organizing footage, sending footage to the team in Los Angeles, and help do minor troubleshooting.
Liaise with IT, operation manager, production, post supervisor, and editors to create and manage post schedules, edit bays, assets and deliverables
Organize notes and revisions with clients
QC and manage deliverables
Track physical and digital assets
Delegate and manage client requests
Evaluate department needs and/or problems by combining and applying problem solving analysis and post workflow experience, then recommend efficiencies, procedures and directions
Work with Post Supervisor & Digital Media Manager in Los Angeles to ensure safe delivery of footage.
Requirements:
Expert understanding of post-production workflow
Experience with Server Systems, Basecamp, Frame.io a huge plus
5-6 years of experience in post production
1-2 years in a manager or supervisor role
Knowledge of HD/4K & Social Video formats
Knowledge of offline and online editing
Strong organizational and time management skills
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and video formats and codecs
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Mail
Working knowledge of HD/4K cameras, HD/4K workflows, Premiere, After Effects, ProTools
Flexibility of schedule is needed.
Some weekend work may be necessary.
Experience in Digital Publishing.
Our post manager will have the following attributes:
A genuine interest in and aptitude for the type of shows POPSUGAR makes
Ability to handle a fast paced environment managing several projects in various points of production (from development through delivery)
Ability to set clear boundaries
Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information
Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly
Willingness to continue learning to ensure understanding of current post process
Compensation DOE. Based in New York City.