Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from CARTEL Editing & Post-Production
Job overview
The Assistant Editor role at CARTEL Editing & Post-Production involves supporting Editors and Producers through the entire post-production process, ensuring smooth workflow from footage transcoding to final project wrap-up.
Responsibilities and impact
The Assistant Editor is responsible for managing footage in Avid and Premiere, organizing projects, liaising with production and DIT, executing comps and finishing preps, sourcing temp music and VO, resizing spots, performing small edits, checking VFX and conform accuracy, and coordinating final deliveries and storage.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer, familiarity with commercial post-production workflows, and skills in troubleshooting, organization, multitasking, and client interaction; knowledge of Final Cut X is a plus.
Work environment and culture
The company values a calm, adaptable, detail-oriented team player with a client-facing demeanor and the ability to work well under pressure in a collaborative commercial post-production environment.
Application process
Applicants must contact jobs@cartel.tv and avoid direct solicitation of employees, as only applications through the specified email will be considered.
Unique job features
The role offers exposure to industry-standard editing software and workflows, with opportunities to work on diverse commercial projects and develop technical and organizational skills in a dynamic post-production setting.
Company overview
CARTEL Editing & Post-Production is an advertising services company based in Santa Monica, California. Specializing in creative editorial and post-production work, CARTEL serves a variety of clients in the advertising industry. The company operates with a team of 11-50 employees and is headquartered at 1708 Berkeley Street. Founded out of a respect for creative work, CARTEL has established itself as a reputable player in the post-production landscape.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight proficiency in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro, emphasizing your ability to manage the entire post-production workflow from transcoding to final delivery.
Focus on showcasing your familiarity with commercial post-production pipelines, project setup, footage breakdown, and organizational skills, as well as your experience with tools like Frame.io and After Effects.
Apply through multiple channels, including CARTEL Editing & Post-Production's official website and LinkedIn, ensuring you follow their instruction to only contact jobs@cartel.tv for applications to avoid disqualification.
Connect with professionals in the post-production or editorial teams at CARTEL on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent projects they’ve worked on or asking about their experience with the company’s workflow and culture.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Avid Media Composer,' 'Adobe Premiere Pro,' 'transcoding,' 'post-production workflow,' 'Frame.io,' and 'After Effects' to improve screening success.
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