Assistant Video Editor

$79,040 - $79,040/Yr

National Television Academy - Los Angeles, CA

posted 3 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Los Angeles, CA

About the position

The Television Academy, located in the vibrant NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood, California, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering storytellers in the television industry. As the only major organization fully representing the television and broadband screen entertainment industry, the Academy comprises over 24,000 members from 31 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, and various other artisans, technicians, and executives. The Academy is renowned for recognizing excellence in the industry through the prestigious Emmy awards, culminating in the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast each fall. In addition to the Emmy awards, the Television Academy produces several other awards shows and hosts a variety of events and activities for its members throughout the year, which are showcased across the Academy's digital platforms and in its award-winning Emmy magazine. The Television Academy Foundation, established in 1959 as the charitable arm of the Academy, is committed to preserving the legacy of television while educating and inspiring future generations. Through its renowned educational and outreach programs, such as The Interviews: An Oral History of Television Project, College Television Awards and Summit, Student Internship Program, and the Media Educators Conference, the Foundation aims to broaden the representation of voices in the industry and create more opportunities for television to reflect the diversity of society. The Assistant Video Editor position is a part-time, temporary role that requires applicants to reside in the Los Angeles Metro Area. The pay rate for this position is $38 per hour. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Video Production and will be responsible for managing the Academy's extensive library of video media. This role is crucial for ensuring the ongoing backup, organization, and logging of both raw and finished video assets, as well as maintaining a backlog of materials that spans over a decade. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess a passion for the television industry.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies for efficient and secure storage, organization, and retrieval of video media assets.
  • Establish and maintain robust backup systems to ensure the safety and preservation of all media files, both raw and finished.
  • Maintain a comprehensive logging system to catalog media assets, including relevant metadata such as titles, descriptions, tags, and timestamps.
  • Enable seamless retrieval and distribution of media assets, both internally and externally, ensuring appropriate access controls are in place.
  • Conduct regular quality checks to ensure the integrity and usability of media files, addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve media management processes to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and reduce duplication of efforts.
  • Upload videos to Emmys.com and perform video and photo editing as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
  • Proven experience in assistant editing, preferably in a professional production or creative environment.
  • Proficient in organizing and categorizing media assets with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Familiarity with digital video formats, codecs, and industry-standard post-production workflows.
  • Familiarity with Brightcove or other video player software.
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and DaVinci Resolve.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
  • Solid understanding of data backup and archiving best practices.
  • Familiarity with copyright regulations and intellectual property rights related to media assets.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Benefits

  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Vision insurance
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