Futuristic Films is seeking a Post Production Assistant to provide support to the Post Producer and the internal Post Department. The role will include a wide range of responsibilities, including elements of producing and coordinating, media management, and client experience.
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.
Futuristic // Job Description // Post Production Assistant
Producing & Coordinating
As Post Production Assistant, the candidate will work closely with our Post Producer to keep the department running smoothly, and elevate the experience that clients, team members, and outside vendors have when working with Futuristic Post. This is a hybrid position, offering a flexible work environment with a combination of remote and in-office collaboration.
These duties will include coordinating with outside vendors, and promoting clear communication between Futuristic's internal department and said vendors; creating and maintaining accurate production calendars, while simultaneously tracking project schedules to ensure the department is hitting milestones & deadlines; coordinating client meetings/project kickoffs; tracking editors' hours to stay on top of time spent per project; quality-checking work to ensure that the respective feedback has been addressed and is free of errors; researching, gathering, and organizing outside assets such as VO talent, and assisting in the search for music & stock footage. Welcoming opportunities to continue development in post producing and project management.
Post Production Media Management
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.
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; exporting cuts for review; and sending/sharing assets with partners, versioning/formatting, and archiving final deliverables.
Client Experience
An important part of Futuristic's day-to-day office operations includes maintaining the highest quality experience for our clients. An ideal candidate for this position will provide consistent support to the team, ensuring that our in-office experience is unique and memorable for everyone who comes through our doors.
Qualifications
2+ years of generalized post, production, and/or advertising experience (school courses and extracurriculars may satisfy).
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to project a professional profile in-person, on the phone, and email.
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.
A keen eye for detail and the ability to spot typos, errors, and glitches in digital assets.
Intermediate base in Adobe Suite.
How to apply
Applicants must email resume and cover letter to jobs@futuristicfilms.com to be considered for the position.