ZEALOT is a powerhouse of creativity and innovation in entertainment marketing with a rich history of crafting compelling trailers, TV spots, and digital campaigns for some of the most popular film and TV productions in the world.

The Assistant Editor role creates and organizes offline projects for the editors. We are looking for someone who can quickly adapt to new and existing workflows and is highly organized. As you gain experience working with the team, you will develop your creative editorial skills. ZEALOT’s post-production and finishing department is in NY & LA, the work is shared across two offices, but we collaborate as one team.

At ZEALOT, we value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. We're committed to nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities for those who demonstrate passion, dedication, and a pursuit of excellence.

Join us in shaping the future of entertainment marketing!

Tasks/Responsibilities:

Understanding shared media storage
Creating new projects on Facilis and organizing media
Creating/organizing new projects on Box, Vandam/WD/Aspera etc
Sending files through Aspera, WireDrive, Box, Frame.io, Pix & other media sharing platforms
Troubleshooting with editors when problems arise
Maintaining databases and asset logs
Transcoding media
Footage requests
Assembling dailies
Breaking down media for editors
Manage assets for editorial, motion graphics and finishing
Export lists (EDLs AAFs XMLS)
Relinking media
Resizing aspect ratios
Overcutting
Strong QC skills
Understanding of UHD/HD formats
Backing up/ archiving current projects
Proficiency with MacOS

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in an AE position in a post-production environment
Must be able to work independently and with team members
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on the fly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information:

Regular business hours are Mon-Fri 11am to 8pm. However, you may be required to work a staggered start shift schedule
Pay Range $28.00-$32.00/hr depending on experience
This is not a remote / work from home position - You must be able to make a daily commute 4x per week to Hollywood, CA to be considered for this job

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