AV Squad is a creative advertising agency specializing in entertainment marketing. Since our inception in 2004, our goal has remained unchanged: We strive to create outstanding, attention-grabbing content that tells an effective story. Our work resonates with today’s clever and diverse audiences. We believe in our work and love what we do. We pride ourselves on our congenial and collaborative culture and establishing an environment where creativity flourishes at every opportunity. Our passion for our work and commitment to our clients has positioned AV Squad as an industry leader.
If you have what it takes to work in our extraordinary environment, delivering extraordinary work, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Assistant Editor works with a team to support producers and editors in the video editing and finishing process. Assistant Editors (AEs) are responsible for maintaining and organizing all incoming and outgoing elements in the production workflow, as well as providing support materials for editors. This position will work a night shift, likely 3:00pm – midnight.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
· At least one year experience as an Assistant Editor in an entertainment marketing organization
· Exceptional knowledge of Premiere – Final Cut Pro and Avid are a plus
· Strong understanding of post production workflow
· Strong understanding of media management including importing/exporting, transcoding, video/audio specs, and naming conventions
· Experience in preparing, processing and submitting cue sheets
· Building finish preps (EDLS, AAFS, OMFS, XMLS)
· Creating supporting editorial materials (Overcuts, Stringouts, Shot Pulls)
· Creating supporting finishing materials (Scripts, Dialogue Lists, Shot Lists, VFX Stringouts)
· Candidates should have an extreme attention to detail, an ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure, be an exceptional problem solver, and flexibility in evolving protocols and competing priorities
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