Post Production Assistant - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Overview:WildBrain Studios is looking for a Post Production Assistant! The Post Production Assistant will be working on various tasks within the Post department; from tracking notes to wrangling files, from assisting editors & post coordinators to dealing with archival materials & deliveries.We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in post production, is incredibly organized and calm under pressure. We need someone who is passionate about the details, highly communicative and excited about joining a talented team of industry professionals working to create some of the best quality children’s content in the business!We are currently working virtually because of the Covid-19 pandemic. During this time our hiring teams are ready to support interviews via video conferencing, and we are enabling artists to work from home until the studio can reopen. We’d love to hear from you! #stayhomestaysafe!Responsibilities:Provide additional support to Post Coordinators, Post Supervisors, Post Manager, and the Director of the Post departmentTake notes in meetings as neededAccess ShotGrid (formally Shotgun) to track shot updates and progress when requiredEffectively listen to, understand, and follow directionsCommunicate succinctly between post production and other inter-studio departmentsUse Avid Media Composer and/or DaVinci Resolve to assist with editorial tasksPrioritize and plan own work effectively to meet objectivesParticipate in departmental meetings and readily modify, respond to and integrate changes as requestedAssist and complete any other post production related assignments as they ariseQualifications:You have strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel such as basic formulas, formatting spreadsheets into presentable formats, exporting data from Excel to other formats, linking workbooks, sorting data for analysis, copying and pasting data sets between workbooks, and a strong ability to create and interpret reportsAn understanding of the post production processes for episodic animation workflowsYou have excellent communication and inter-personal skills (both verbal and written)You have the ability to proactively anticipate the needs of productionYou have a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skillsYou have the ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficientlyYou have the ability to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressureYou are open to direction and able to embrace changePrevious production or administrative experience an assetKnowledge of post production procedures a plusAbility with or willingness to learn various applications used in the department, (eg. Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Vantage, ShotGrid (formally Shotgun), Adobe Suite, etc.) at a functional levelHigh School diploma or equivalentWhy WildBrainAt WildBrain Studios our teams dig into a diverse range of projects – from preschool and comedy to action-adventure, and work with international partners such as Apple, Netflix, LEGO, DreamWorks, BBC, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and more. We produce high quality Flash, Harmony, and Maya animated series. Aside from awesome projects and partners, WildBrain puts our people first, here are just a few of the ways:Great benefits that make employees feel truly valued including a customizable extended health and dental planGenerous RRSP matchingBonus time off