Freelance Post Production Coordinator

Jellysmack is the global creator company that detects and develops the world’s most talented video creators on social media. We’re an optimistic crew who naturally goes the extra mile, has a glass-half-full mindset, and sees challenges as opportunities. We look for positive people who think outside the box, are inventive, bold, lead change, and believe that teamwork matters.

The Role

The Freelance Digital Post Production Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the schedules, logistics and delivery of content from the field to edit and for tracking the progress of materials through all phases of post production.

The Responsibilities

• Coordinate the schedules, logistics and delivery of field footage via either external production company or internal shoots to asset manager and frame.i.o. for timely international editing facilities and tracking all projects through post
• Working with the Asset Manager, ensure delivery of all materials for immediate editing at international facilities; confirm assigned naming conventions and production ID’s are used in accordance with Jellysmack post production processes; maintain an organized media catalogue
• Track a high volume of projects through post production, communicating at any given time what cut is in which phase of the post production timeline; create status updates for stakeholders using Monday.com
• Communicate with Producers and Production Management to determine the best way to collect footage while troubleshooting technical issues or post production related problems that could prevent timely delivery of materials
• Determine technical resources and logistics required for successful post production while maintaining financial efficiency
• Work with third party vendors to communicate technical specifications, post needs and workflows
• Work with internal teams in the US and France to facilitate a steady and thorough flow of information, ensuring deadlines and expectations are communicated back and forth
• Verify accuracy of all post production information and maintain detailed logs and other records for both production and legal purposes
• Actualize and manage post costs, ensuring financial information is always updated; coordinate the gathering, submitting and tracking of invoices for all freelancers and vendors
• As needed, source and identify post production staff including editors
• Create, maintain and update internal and external facing documents related to post guidelines, technical specifications, calendars, contacts and various other department related documents; create and maintain G-Drive folders

Requirements

The Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience post coordinating a large volume of digital videos for a production company, studio or post production facility
• Experience with post-production, editing and media file types is required
• Knowledgeable in Adobe Premiere, Frame i.o., Reach Engine (or any DAM system)
• Solid understanding of native digital talent; interest and/or experience working with digital Creators
• Enthusiasm to research, suggest and potentially implement the latest tools and resources to improve the efficiencies of workflows and ensure the most cost-effective solutions
• Ability to work efficiently across all levels of management, talent, crew and staff
• Self-motivated, proficient multi-tasker, able to stay organized with multiple simultaneous projects
• Enthusiastic team player able communicate succinctly, emanate calm and remain focused in a growing, changing environment
• Overseeing multiple projects, adept at prioritizing, anticipating potential issues, identifying problems, recommending and implementing solutions
• Proven ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen
• Working knowledge of social video content distribution platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Snap, IGTV and TikTok
• Proficient in Monday.com, Google Workplace (formerly G Suite), Gdrive, Google Slides and Dropbox
• Ability to work daily in a downtown Los Angeles based studio and as needed to travel to Los Angeles area field shoots
• Flexibility to attend meetings that can be as early as 7AM PT to accommodate international time zones

Benefits

The Location

As a company, Jellysmack believes in a flexible work environment in which anyone can work from anywhere. However, this role will be required to be in Los Angeles.

The Difference

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion at Jellysmack, we believe that the best ideas come from the diverse cultures of our team members. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day. Creating a work culture that is safe and comfortable for our people to flourish is our main focus.

The Company

Jellysmack’s story started in 2016, and since then, our unrivaled platform optimizes and distributes video content across social media platforms and allows creators to reach genuine new fans with zero effort. We are the only company building the hyper-engaged communities that every creator dreams of because, first and foremost, we are creators too.

Creatives ourselves, we’re home to over 250 influential creators, including Derek Deso, Karina Garcia, Brad Mondo, MrBeast, Bailey Sarian, Patrick Starrr, and PewDiePie. Jellysmack optimizes, operates, and distributes creator-made video content to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. The company’s creator strategy builds upon its success in scaling its own original content channels in beauty (Beauty Studio), soccer (Oh My Goal), gaming (Gamology), and more.

Through the power of our data, we maximize reach and revenue so our creators stay focused on their passion—creating the best content for their global fan bases. We turn that passion into a brand and that brand into an empire.

Ready to be part of a great human adventure? We’re dedicated to making the best working environment possible for our people. All you have to do is apply; we are ready to let you show off your talent!