The Post Production Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, organization and post-production evaluation of media projects and assets.  Demonstrated knowledge in media production in addition to operational coordination is required.  The ideal candidate will have an understanding of media formats, storytelling across platforms, and outstanding communication and organizational skills. Additional experience working on projects with ancillary project marketing and promotion elements as well as focused outreach and impact goals is a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with internal production staff and external production companies to track and manage the review of all delivery elements for films, television programs, and digital videos.
• Manage the quality control (QC) process of project deliverables.
• Coordinate and oversee the ongoing ingest of assets into the company Media Asset Management System (MAM).
• Work directly with media assets and the MAM system by providing operational support as needed.
• Apply metadata to assets while maintaining consistency and metadata standards and naming conventions used within the organization.
• Coordinate the activities and monitor the progress of all temporary cataloging project staff.
• Work with internal Media Services staff to review and test any configurations and/or customizations for the MAM.
• Work with internal Media Operations staff on technical support and troubleshooting services to MAM users including managing permissions, third-party access requests, and maintenance schedules.
• Assist with training of staff on new workflows and processes.
• Work with internal Media Services staff to help enforce user roles and permissions.
• Manage project timelines and provide regular updates to team leads.
• File and archive all deliverables paperwork.
• Organize and coordinate proper storage for hard drives and other media deliverables (tape, film, etc.).
• Ensure that project schedules and budgeting decisions align with Vulcan’s stated goals and expectations.
• Update production tracking reports to ensure tasks are completed on time and for contract compliance.
• Work with production team to create deliverables list and delivery schedule for each agreement.
• Arrange meetings and conference calls, develop and manage meeting agendas, and follow-up on action items as needed.
• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, experience, skill, and/or ability   

• Knowledge of video production, video and audio file formats, camera specs, and video compression is required.
• Understanding the logistics of the post-production process and technical knowledge is required.
• Prior experience with data archiving technologies is preferred.
• Experience with media transcode and delivery technologies, including codecs, file systems, file transfer applications such as Aspera, media processing hardware/software such as Telestream Vantage is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot and present options and solutions to post production challenges.
• A working knowledge of the production and animation pipeline.
• Knowledgeable about production trends and familiarity with industry standard production techniques.
• Prior experience with deliverables and rights and clearances is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience in forging excellent partnerships.
• Demonstrated team building capabilities; collegial and inclusive working style.
• A self-starter who has the ability to prioritize among multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated honesty and integrity.

Required computer skills

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Adobe Suite (Prelude, Premiere, Photoshop)
• Mac OSX
• Experience with non-linear video editing programs is preferred (Premiere, Final Cut, Avid)
• Experience with a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system or Media Asset Management (MAM) system is a must

Education/experience/certifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in production, post production or broadcast.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from accredited institution OR equivalent combination of education and experience.