TITLE: Sr. Post Production Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Head of Post Production
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
COMPANY: Media Res Studio www.mediares.studio
Media Res Studio seeks a Post-Production Coordinator to join our team. This position will work directly with the Head of Post-Production, having an understanding of Post workflows is essential.
About Media Res:
MEDIA RES STUDIO develops, produces and finances premium content for global markets in partnership with world-class creative artists, networks and streaming services. Founded by Michael Ellenberg, the company’s current slate includes the second season of the award-winning “The Morning Show,” starring and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, and also starring Steve Carrell, on Apple TV+. Other projects in production and development include Pachinko,” based on the beloved international bestseller, and climate change anthology series “Extrapolations” from Scott Z. Burns, all for Apple TV+, as well as “Scenes from a Marriage,” based on the classic Ingmar Bergman film, starring Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac, for HBO, and “I’m a Virgo,” written and directed by Boots Riley, starring Jharrel Jerome, set at Amazon. Media Res offices are based in Hollywood.
The ideal candidate must be self- motivated, be able to multi-task, possess great attention to detail, maintain a great attitude and be passionate about Post! A minimum of at least 2 years experience working within Post Production is required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Professionally represent Media Res with crew, executives, and external partners
• Proactively anticipate departmental needs and address them accordingly
• Organize show specific post calendars and trackers across the studio and productions
• Liaise with Media Res Execs and show Post teams to help facilitate Scenechronize, PIX, and Moxion requests
• Support Studio and show teams in managing cuts distribution lists
• Collect vendor bids, both show specific and general to help build post template budgets
• Drafting and revising all internal and external post guides, archival guides, delivery checklists, and any other post-related documents on a regular basis
• Onboarding external post teams and running post guide kick off meetings
• Oversight of day-to-operations of the external post teams related to dailies, cuts, post finishing, and final delivery
• Ensure all show teams are following proper content security protocols for both the Studio and the Network
• Help manage post production accounting processes (PO’s, billing, invoices, cost reports)
• Organizing internal and external BOX folders and company-related applications
• Collecting all essential and non-essential paperwork deliverables, reviewing the documents for accuracy, and then posting to the appropriate final delivery location, depending on the network
• Generating script breakdowns across all productions in order to anticipate any post and VFX related needs
• Facilitate communication with Media Res, networks, and crew by answering appropriate questions and coordinating the delivery of materials in a timely manner, per show
• Editorial/ preview screenings memos and tech checks
• Ownership of the storage and final archival process (digital & physical)
• Complete special studio or departmental projects as needed or requested.
• Help in the creation and implementation of new departmental processes and procedures
• Oversee all COVID policies & procedures for the department and work with Networks to ensure we are following any specific guidelines needed
Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in Post Production as a freelance Post Production Supervisor or 2 years of experience working at a studio/ network as a Post Coordinator
• Must have the ability to work on multiple shows simultaneously
• Must have an understanding of current Post Production workflows
• Preferred knowledge and experience working with Scenechronize, PIX, and Moxion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Box, and Airtable
• Be self-motivated and proactive with the capacity to work independently
• Must be passionate about post-production with a personal goal of growing within the department and industry
• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible and pivot when needed
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate professionalism and ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality
Media Res Studio is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age etc. Media Res Studio is extremely committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply!
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- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
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