Edit Lab Technical Assistant

This is a Part Time Job

New York Film Academy - New York, NY

POSITION SUMMARY:

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: 06/19/2023 - 08/16/2023

New York Film Academys 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 day-to-day 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 multi-tasking results driven environment with attention to detail

Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and GSuite

Experience and comfortability with students ages 14-17

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 face-to-face contact and telephones.

Variable part time work schedule to be determined

Minimal travel as needed