What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Editor position at Futuristic Films?
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Futuristic Films is seeking an Editorial & Motion Graphics Assistant to provide support to the editorial staff. The role will include a wide range of responsibilities, including elements of media management, editing, and the creation of motion graphic elements.
Who We Are
We are Futuristic—a Denver based full spectrum studio powered by people who love filmmaking and believe in pushing the craft. From first shot to final color, we embolden our clients to share in the magic of telling stories that compel and inspire. If you are looking for a creative approach, rock-solid production, or an inspired edit, our field-tested team has you covered.
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Assistant Editor
The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of post production software, including Premiere, After Effects, Media Encoder, Resolve, and / or Photoshop. Equally as important, the candidate must be detail oriented and display the enthusiasm to dive deeper into these applications and our processes. This is a hybrid position, offering a flexible work environment with a combination of remote and in-office collaboration.
These duties will include footage transcoding, project setup, loading in, and organizing footage; uploading proxies and projects into Futuristic’s cloud based server; assisting in the management of our media and archival processes; welcoming opportunities to continue developing editing / finishing abilities; exporting cuts for review; and sending / sharing assets with partners, versioning / formatting, and archiving final deliverables.
An important part of Futuristic’s editorial operations includes the creation and implementation of design and motion graphic elements for its final deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of design principles and the ability to produce engaging animations for various mediums, including video, social media, and digital platforms. They will need to collaborate with the creative and editorial team to conceptualize and develop ideas that support the overall vision of projects. The graphic elements can be used for supers, end cards, & transitions.
Qualifications
- 2 years of generalized post, production, animation, and / or design experience (school courses and extracurriculars may satisfy).
- Highly organized, able to manage both your own to-do list and provide safety-net support in keeping an eye on the status of your teammates’ work.
- Proven experience in motion graphics and animation (portfolio required).
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
- Proficiency in editorial & motion graphic software such as Adobe After Effects, Davinci, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator.
- Excellent attention to detail and creativity.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
How to apply
Applicants must email resume and cover letter to jobs@futuristicfilms.com to be considered.