- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
POSITION: Full-Time Assistant Editor
About Us
We are a fast-growing micro-branding agency that specializes in cinematic, scalable filmmaking and technology. Although the majority of our clients are large corporations, we do not create traditional "corporate videos." We craft compelling documentary-style short films, built around story and character. As our team grows, we are searching for an Assistant Editor who will play an integral role within our in-house post-production team and work closely with a large team of freelance editors who edit the many films we produce each year.
Job Description
We are looking for a full-time Assistant Editor fluent in Adobe Premiere CC to start as soon as possible to prepare for a very busy year in 2019. All work is done in-house on new iMac systems.
As an Assistant Editor, your primary responsibilities will be ingesting and organizing all footage, managing software and plugins, performing revision edits, and learning our post-production process. You will report to the Post-Production Supervisor and provide support to a team of freelance editors who play the lead role in crafting the story, combining their artists’ eye with the client’s messaging objectives.
We are big believers in collaboration and encourage team-wide dialogue about our work to strengthen our collective output and our individual skills. A desire to grow and an ability to incorporate feedback are key. Hard-workers with great attitudes go a long way at our company!
Applicants should be interested in pursuing careers as editors, or, editing must be a passion and not a fallback skill set.
Things You’ll Do
Prepare incoming projects for senior and freelance editors
Ingest and organize all footage
Trim/condense footage
Complete revision edits
Edit projects when needed
Assist with finishing films (color correction, sound design/mixing)
Create project titles
Update computer software and manage plugins
Assist with QCing all incoming and outgoing assets
The Ideal Candidate
Has 1+ year of editing experience
Exudes enthusiasm and a great attitude and thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment
Has a strong attention to detail and is meticulously organized
Can handle multiple projects simultaneously and be self-sufficient when it comes to prioritizing tasks
Has a proficient understanding of all facets of post-production
Is quick-thinking, adaptable, takes direction well and is a proactive problem-solver
Has a strong sense shot selection and composition
Is ambitious and looking for true upward mobility with no ceiling
Benefits and Perks
PTO and paid holidays
Great health care coverage and benefits
Casual dress
Office snacks and drinks
Team Happy Hours and social events
Open office environment
Great rooftop work/hangout area
Fulton Market District office location, close to West Loop
Is ambitious and looking for true upward mobility with no ceiling
Required Skills:
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere CC
Experience and knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, and Davinci Resolve are not required but are major pluses
Ability to cut and deliver micro documentaries and commercials 90-120 seconds in quick turnaround
Sound mixing and color correction experiences is important.
PLEASE NOTE:
**Applicants must provide a link to current work for immediate consideration. Documentary and commercial work is the most relevant. And we will give special consideration to those who explain their role in the submitted pieces,