Known is hiring a
Director Post Production

Summary

The job is for a Director of Post Production at Known, a modern marketing company that pairs PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives. The role involves managing post production workflows, hiring and managing finishing vendors, overseeing QC procedures, coordinating client deliveries, and collaborating with other departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in entertainment, advertising or production company preferred
• Advanced knowledge of video specifications, formats, and delivery platforms
• Advanced knowledge of offline and online editing
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
• Ability to switch gears quickly and reprioritize projects on the fly to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with production workflows (DIT processes)
• Oversight and management of onsite editors as well as remote editors and their workflows
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, takes initiative with a positive attitude and can collaborate with a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail is paramount
• Excellent people and problem-solving skills. Must be able to give and receive constructive criticism in a positive manner
• Creative thinker with a desire to help people further their creative goals
• Proficiency in with Microsoft Office and Google suites of applications
• Must be Mac and PC proficient

Responsibilities

• Schedule, onboard, and approve timesheets/invoices for editorial personnel
• Manage assistant editors and their assigned tasks
• Define project workflow from acquisition to final delivery
• Work with other departments to achieve their goals by providing timely, accurate and efficient internal and external post production services
• Locate and nurture editorial freelance talent in a variety of cities/time zones
• Maintain knowledge of current post trends and technologies
• Manage and facilitate training of the assistant editor team
• Coordinate client asset acquisition
• Define and manage post production workflows
• Manage the company presentation, review, and approval media platform (Simian)
• Hire and manage finishing vendors (audio mix, color correction, etc)
• Oversee QC procedures and schedule client deliveries
• Collaborate with Known IT to manage post production hardware, software, cloud, and remote access systems
• Procure stock assets for company-wide projects. Must be familiar with stock licensing terms
• Coordinate exchange of materials with other departments
• Manage editorial project, media, and archival storage systems
• Provide expertise to other departments
• Maintain effective communication with other departments
• Communicate scheduling conflicts and solutions
• Assist with internal marketing assets (company sizzle reels, social video content, etc.)

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401k with company matching and no vesting period
• Annual bonuses
• Generous medical plan
• Paid parental leave