JOB OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Post-Production Manager the Post-Production Assistant assists with all aspects of FRONTLINE post-production for documentary films. This position primarily supports the finishing of films from green-light through online delivery and archiving. The Post-Production Assistant is the steward of our film and its assets during the post-production process. They receive the media from producers via drives and/or file delivery system and work with the FRONTLINE and OutPost Post teams through online and finishing. After project completion they organize delivery of the final film assets to Archives. The Post-Production Assistant will oversee and manage closed captioning for each film. They also support production across the series learning and developing a range of production skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in finishing and packaging sessions. Perform minor Avid support duties during finishing sessions.

• Oversee closed captioning for films assist with management of the weekly schedule delivery of files and deliverables and outreach to producers.

• Organize and archive original sources stock footage masters for programs and program data. Maintain computerized database of FRONTLINE masters and all materials. Work with WGBH Media Library and Archives to comply with delivery requirements.

• Coordinate and book travel for visiting filmmakers.

• Maintain and order supplies as needed.

SKILL SET

• Passion for post-production documentary film- making and investigative journalism.

• Professional background demonstrating ones ability to work well under pressure perform quickly accurately and independently is vital.

• Superior organizational and communication skills and exhibit excellent particular experience organizing and completing long-term archiving or media management projects is a significant plus.

• Familiarity with video acquisition formats and non-linear editing platforms is required.

• Computer Hardware Software and other specialized equipment: Fluency with Avid editing systems is required. Macintosh and Windows is required. Familiarity with Microsoft Word Excel and File Maker is required.

• Technical/Other specialized Skills: Familiarity with closed captioning and experience with digital archiving is preferred.

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required. Minimum two years experience working in production/post production environment. Candidates should have experience with the Avid editing platform as all editing work will be performed in Avid. Copy-editing experience an obsession with perfection in spelling and grammar or functional familiarity with closed captioning is desirable.

JOB SPECIFICS

Staff position

On-site position

LOCATION

1 Guest Street Boston MA 02135

Thispositionis located in Boston MA and requires on-site presence.