Edit Lab Technical Assistant - New York, United States - New York Film Academy Inc

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***: Under the general supervision from the Director of Summer Camps, the Edit Lab Supervisor, and/or Post Production Supervisor, the seasonal Edit Lab Technical Assistant (TA) will be responsible for providing post production services, supervising and advising campers, aged 10-17, in the edit lab, and providing technical assistance with Adobe Premiere during Open Edit and Editing classes.


Effective Date: 06/24/ /14/2024


New York Film Academy's Teens & Kids Summer Camps provide intensive programs in filmmaking, acting, screenwriting, musical theater, documentary, and photography for campers of ages 14 to 17 years old.

Edit TAs are role model figures for our energetic, artistic camper body, and must commit to helping maintain an educational, safe, and fun environment for the campers.


REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The daytoday duties required of this position may vary._

Edit Lab Assistance

  • Supervise campers and ensure the proper and safe use of equipment and software
  • Log and archive footage
  • Prepare camper computers for editing sessions
  • Assist teachers and campers during Editing classes
  • Assist campers during their independent editing sessions and ensure campers meet deadlines
  • Maintain edit lab facilities
  • Offer technical instruction to campers
  • Pack and deliver media to and from location
  • Provide facilities support, including but not limited assisting with final screenings
  • Provide equipment inventory assistance and/or assist with equipment orders
  • Edit projects through multiple cuts from capture to final output
  • Carry projects through the finishing stages of Post Production
  • Maintain flexibility amongst competing priorities and last minute changes
  • Maintain quality control of projects under your care
  • Other duties as assigned

Post Production Assistance

  • Edit scenes according to script and director notes
  • Gather and organize daily footage from acting classes
  • Office related tasks pertaining to post production
  • Maintain flexibility amongst competing priorities and last minute changes
.

  • Maintain quality control of projects under your care
and ensure deadlines are met

  • Label and deliver media.
  • Provide facilities support, including but not limited assisting with final screenings
  • Provide equipment inventory assistance and/or assist with equipment orders
  • Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:


  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Comfort working with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder, web technologies and networks, and Apple computers
  • MUST have working knowledge of IT systems and computer networks
  • Ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
  • A/V experience and equipment management preferred
  • A working understanding of basic narrative film editing
  • A strong commitment to and enthusiasm for engaging with youth filmmakers and mentoring their artistic ambitions and talents
  • Ability to work hard, respond to emergencies, and always maintain the safety and educational environment for the campers

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:


  • High School/GED required
  • Experience working in a fast pace multitasking results driven environment with attention to detail
  • Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and GSuite
  • Experience and comfortability with students ages 1417

REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE USED:

  • The following machines, tools, equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and / or software used will vary._
  • Google Docs, Excel, Word, FileMaker Pro
  • Office equipment including, but not limited to computer, phone, fax machine copier, and calculator.
  • Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder, web technologies and networks, and Apple computers

ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary._
  • Office Environment
  • Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force, lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
  • Lift, carry, push and/or pull documents/boxes weighing up to 20 lbs.
  • Ability to climb a ladder, standing, bending and stooping.
  • Sit for long/high periods of time to perform various computer/administrative tasks.
  • Reasonable dexterity of hands and fingers to operate and/or manipulate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
  • Verbally and effectively communicate utilizing facetoface contact and telephones.
  • Variable part time work schedule to be determined
  • Minimal travel as needed

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