Post Production Assistant
London
Media Zoo are looking for a Post Production Assistant. We want someone who can support the smooth running, maintenance and documentation of all post production operations for Media Zoo. You will support the editors, producers and GFX designers on a range of projects and technical queries.
You will be our first line of response for Post Production, support requests for the film team and work with the Head of Post Production and Production Manager to ensure the post production facilities and infrastructure is maintained, and escalate urgent or complex issues as required.
You will need good knowledge of post-production workflows and how to support them as well as carrying out basic edits in Avid &/or Premiere. Most importantly you will be keen on constantly improving your own knowledge of emerging technology. This role is best suited to someone who wants to work in a post production environment, has a strong desire to learn, and is passionate about editing.
Responsibilities:
Transcoding footage from shoots in advance of edits in Avid or Premiere
Maintain storage backups and archiving
Troubleshooting post production and machine operation issues
Consolidate projects and oversee any server requirements/issues
Helping to maintain, test and implement workflows of Post Production
Responding to producer and client requests
Manage our VO recording booth
Required Skills:
Experience in a post production environment
Good working knowledge of transcoding/encoding and file formats
A can-do and positive attitude
Working knowledge of Premiere and Avid
Good knowledge of cameras and related codecs
Post production hardware
Excellent organisation skills
Fluent Mac user
Team player
Problem solver