The ideal candidate has experience and expert knowledge in all areas of Animation Post Production with a clear understanding of everything involved with the scheduling, sound design, finishing and distribution for Domestic Distribution.
The ideal candidate has experience and expert knowledge in all areas of Animation Post Production with a clear understanding of everything involved with the scheduling, sound design, finishing and distribution for Domestic Distribution.
A Post Supervisor should have a clear understanding of 2D and 3D animation. They need to be familiar with technology used in the creation and distribution of digital TV, including the legacy of SD and HD resolutions, aspect ratios and delivery codecs.
Also important is a familiarity with all areas of Post Sound Design and Mixing with a firm grasp of the concepts and technology involved with Stereo, 5.1, and ATMOS Sound Print Mastering.
The Post Supervisor should have excellent communication skills, be organized and able to work with a team under strict deadlines. Ability to work closely with Show Runners/Creators/Producers, Network Executives, in addition to internal and external post house facilities to ensure necessary approvals occur prior to final delivery.
Responsibilities
- Scheduling. Create post-production schedule and ensure that the scheduling of the post process are followed and alerts show Producers and post executives of any problems that may cause the production to miss delivery/air dates. Working closely with Production, Post, Casting and Music, will create and maintain Post Schedules.
- Sound Supervision. Attend Spots, Previews, and Mixes. Before the Mix ensuring all elements from Casting, Music and Editorial are current and delivered to the stage. During the mix, listening closely that M&E tracks are clear for international dubbing and working with Production to ensure all S&P notes are addressed. After the mix, ensure all technical notes have been address before the Mix is Print Mastered.
- Overseeing Final Delivery. Once Print Masters are complete ensuring delivery to TDs and Editors is complete and on time. Once assembled by TDs, running the Final Playback of the complete episode with final picture and sound. Noting and following through with TD/Editor of any notes given at the Playback. Once the final approved show with all notes addressed has been output, do a QC viewing. If no impairments found, launch the show to assigned mastering vendors for broadcast QC and send out delivery notices. Delivery Notices include Format Sheet and Final Credits.
- QC - Monitor impairment notes from Vendor QC, work with responsible parties to address errors then relaunch to QC vendor. Repeat until QC has been updated Passed. Act as liaison between Mastering and TVA Post, whether it be for QC reports, Rejections/Recalls, PO/WO# requests.
- Security – Working with Technology team to ensure all security guidelines are adhered to with respect to company materials, distribution, or PIX access. Acquire approval for external/clean sharing of materials.
- PIX - Set up editorial on PIX following internal approved workflow, and make sure content is updated on the platform as needed in the required folders working with post coordinator and production.
- Ancillary Content – When necessary, Post Supervisor will assist with Awards, Marketing and Localization
- Applications. Knowledge of PIX, Monday.com, Excel, F-track, One Drive and other tracking software a plus.
Qualifications
- Ability to oversee multiple tasks and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
- Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen
- Mac or PC proficient.
Skills
- Microsoft Office – knowledgeable use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint
- Final Draft
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Knowledge of SAP and Concur
Education
- Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Job Location: Glendale, CA
The hiring range for this position in California is $75,200 to $103,400 per year.