Post Producer Editor
Post Producer Editor
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Job Description
About Us
John McNeil Studio is a creative marketing company made up of strategists writers designers filmmakers technologists and photographers who help brands reinvent themselves through digital transformation. We create work that blends craft and utilitymaking things that help brands thrive.
The Role
Were looking for a hybrid Post Producer / Editor who can straddle both sides of the post-production world: managing complex pipelines and jumping on the tools when needed. This is a mid-level roleperfect for someone who understands the full post process and enjoys editing a variety of formats from social cutdowns and reels to internal videos and podcasts.
Youll coordinate across live action motion 2D/3D and VFX projects making sure workflows are efficient tools are compatible and handoffs between artists are seamless. At the same time youll be a hands-on partner to our creative team editing social content case studies sizzles and other projects that keep the studio running.
What youll do
Post Production
- Oversee the post pipeline across live action animation 2D/3D and VFX projectsensuring workflows tools and handoffs are set up for success.
- Partner with directors and PMs during pre-pro to flag post needs early shaping shoots and planning for smooth delivery.
- Manage project budgets end-to-end alongside our producer: build estimates track costs process invoices and maintain accurate budget reports.
- Create and manage timelines that keep teams aligned and deliveries on track.
- Build and manage project timelines that keep teams aligned and deliveries on track.
- Resource projects effectively sourcing internal and external talent as needed.
- Coordinate feedback and approvals communicating clearly between creative leads and artists.
- Ensure high standards of quality control and delivery across all formats.
Editorial
- Edit a range of content: social assets cutdowns resizes reels case studies podcasts and internal projects.
- Support senior editors with prep cutdowns and finishing while being self-sufficient on standalone edits.
- Collaborate with creative and motion teams to bring editorial needs to life with the right graphic or motion assets.
- Handle finishing QC and delivery of video assets.
- Maintain organized project files and oversee archiving/unarchiving processes.
What youll bring
- 2 years in post-production and editorial at a studio agency or production company.
- Solid understanding of post-production pipelines workflows and software (Familiarity with After Effects Cinema 4D Nuke Blender etc.).
- Strong organizational and communication skillsyou keep teams aligned and projects on track.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects handle tight deadlines and problem-solve.
- Hands-on editorial skillsenough to deliver polished professional content across a variety of mid-level formats.
- A collaborative solution-oriented approach and a sharp eye for detail.
- Collaborative spirit to bring post-production workflow knowledge across departments to build a stronger more integrated creative process.
Bonus points if you
- Have working knowledge of 2D animation in After Effects and can enhance edits with light motion when needed.
- Bring a network of freelance editors or motion artists youve collaborated with and trust.
- Can take projects through finishing touches in sound and color ensuring editorial work feels polished and complete.
This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package including healthcare benefits FSA PTO and 401k match. Location is onsite full time at our Studio in Berkeley California.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
