Post Production Supervisor (Night Shift) Freelance

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Work hours: 4 pm to 1 am PT Monday through Friday (Training will likely occur 10 am to 6 pm)

Role and Responsibilities:

• Typical day-to-day functions for this role include:
• Supervise the online editing and audio sweetening of promos produced by the writer/producers and assigned by the Director of Production. This includes directing the activity of online editors/colorists, audio mixers, and voice-over talent.
• Lead and QC (quality control) the production of promo media files for final air ensuring they adhere to marketing/branding requirements and specs.
• Properly transcode promo files to requested specs and codecs, primarily using Adobe Media Encoder.
• Edit scripts for continuity and accuracy.
• Trafficking and archiving promos in a DAM / MAM environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a major in Television or Film production (from a four-year college or university or two to five years of related experience (e.g., SVOD, a television network, network affiliate, major film studio, production company or advertising agency) and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a creative marketing background with extensive experience in short-form production. Experience in broadcast, cable, and/or streaming preferred.
• Supervising and scheduling production personnel is critical. A proven technical background in post-production is key!
• Must have a thorough knowledge of editing, audio mixing, media file formats, animated graphics, and miscellaneous equipment used in typical day-to-day post-production. Understanding of file-based post-production workflows is required.
• Mac and Windows operating systems, spreadsheets, database systems, and general word processing. Adobe Media Encoder experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Additional requisite skills include being a well-organized and detailed person with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be even-keeled, working in a space of tight deadlines and simultaneously managing post-production scheduling.
• Flexible with work hours as needed is key!

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $45.00 - 56.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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