Post Production & VFX Support Trainee Spring

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
The Post Production & VFX Support Trainee at Sony Pictures Entertainment is a full-time, on-site role from January to May 2025, offering hands-on experience in assisting with content servicing, file deliveries, and technical support for studio productions.

• Years of Experience Required:
Not mentioned

• Salary:
$27/hour
The actual base salary offered depends on the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, education, certifications, and location.

• Required Experience:
Ability to organize data, prioritize tasks, work effectively in a team, and operate in a fast-paced environment.

• Preferred Skills/Experience:
Computer troubleshooting (hardware/software), transfer protocols (cifs, smb, sftp, aspera), transcoding/editing platforms, video/audio quality control, storage platforms, and backup procedures.

• Workplace Requirements:
Location: Culver City, CA
On-site (potential hybrid work option not guaranteed)

• Education Requirements:
- Required: Not mentioned
- Preferred: Not mentioned

• Hard Skills Required:
Data organization, file transcoding, Aspera account creation, and using industry-standard technologies for content delivery.

• Soft Skills Required:
Ability to prioritize critical tasks, communicate professionally with VIP clients, and collaborate effectively in a team.

• Benefits:
This role may qualify for comprehensive benefits.

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Full Posting:

Company: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Location: Culver City, California
Job Title: Post Production & VFX Support Trainee – Spring 2025
Requisition #: JR104571

Job Description:
Sony Pictures Entertainment offers Emerging Talent Programs, including this full-time, on-site Spring Trainee position from January through May 30th, 2025. This paid position provides valuable real-world experience and educational opportunities in post-production and VFX support. The trainee will work closely with studio productions to help implement new technology solutions for the content production pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prioritize and process requests from internal and external customers.
• Assist with file transcoding and deliver content using industry-standard technologies based on client specifications.
• Create and deliver screeners according to client instructions using Sony Pictures Entertainment technologies.
• Assist with Aspera account creation and file deliveries.

Required Experience & Skills:
• Ability to organize data from various sources and communicate professionally with VIP clients.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, quick-turnaround environment.
• Ability to lift and deploy computer equipment up to 40 lbs.
• Work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Experience & Skills:
• Experience in computer troubleshooting (hardware/software across Windows, Mac, Linux).
• Familiarity with transfer protocols (cifs, smb, sftp, aspera).
• Experience with transcoding/editing platforms.
• Knowledge of video/audio quality control.
• Understanding of storage platforms and backup procedures.

Salary Details:
• Base salary: $27/hour
• The actual salary offered will depend on the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience, and location. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits.