Post Production Supervisor (temp to full-time)
Zambezi’s award-winning full-service production studio, FIN Studios, is looking for a passionate Post Production Supervisor to join our team. We're seeking an individual to manage the post-production workflow for our commercial and original content. In this role, you'll be the central point of contact for all post-production activities, from training and mentoring assistant editors to managing the entire editorial process. The ideal candidate is a technical expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can proactively troubleshoot issues as they arise. This is a hands-on role for someone who is passionate about the craft and process of post-production.
We operate in a hybrid manner, with this role leaning more towards in-office collaboration at our Culver City studio. Candidates must be located in the greater Los Angeles area and comfortable with a fluid approach to being in-office based on the workflow.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Technical Oversight: Provide proactive and responsive technical support for the editorial team, troubleshooting, and resolving issues with the equipment, NLE software, network connectivity, media storage, etc. Collaborate with IT to manage servers, hardware, and software.
- Manage Assets: Coordinate and manage project / data assets across cloud and on-premise servers. Securely archive and backup assets, maintaining a database for each project.
- Lead and Mentor: Train and mentor Assistant Editors, managing their daily tasks and workflows. Step in and perform Assistant Editor duties when needed.
- QC and Delivery: Lead the final finishing and quality control stages to ensure all deliverables meet broadcast and digital specifications, while maintaining highest standards of creative and technical quality.
- Refine Workflows: Collaborate with the Head of Post to develop and improve codified post-production processes for all areas, including editing, sound design, mixing, color, motion graphics, and VFX.
- Resource Management: Act as the primary contact between the editorial team, producers, and the studio. Work with the Producers to manage Assistant Editor resources and proactively identify and flag potential conflicts or issues that could affect the project deadlines.
- Onboarding: Oversee the onboarding of freelancers, ensuring they have the assets and access needed to begin work efficiently.
- Innovate: Stay up-to-date on new post-production technologies and software, optimizing workflows with emerging AI & automation.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- 5+ years experience in Post Production, ideally with some experience leading & supervising a team of Assistant Editors.
- Direct experience as an Assistant Editor and/or Editor.
- Fluent in managing end-to-end post-production workflows; experience with broadcast commercials and digital advertising is a strong plus.
- Deep technical expertise, with a proactive approach to troubleshooting post-production systems and tools.
- Extensive hands-on knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and proficiency with Adobe Team Projects.
- Familiarity with proxy-offline/online workflow, finishing prep for color grading, vfx & sound mixing, and resizing aspect ratios for social platforms.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen eye for detail.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects and deadlines under pressure.
- A positive attitude and a passion for collaborating with a team to streamline workflows.
- Bonus points for experience with Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, LucidLink, Teamwork.com.
This is a temp to full-time position, starting at $50/hour for the temporary status and full-time compensation range is: $85,000 - $110,000. Exactly where a prospective employee will be paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, the candidate’s depth of experience and qualifications in relation to the job description and the actual job duties of the role. In addition to salary, we also offer comprehensive benefits (covering 100% medical, dental, vision and offer open PTO, and more). The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, however we are often open to a wide variety of profiles to find the right candidate.
Our recruitment process relies on human evaluation and judgment to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates. We do not utilize AI-powered tools or automated decision-making systems for screening, evaluation, or hiring decisions.