Manager, Post Production

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment, with a legacy spanning more than 35 years, is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television, the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and a library of owned original content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TMZ is seeking a Manager, Post Production to join our team. The ideal candidate must be extremely organized, with a passion for process and operations and a specific knowledge of the technical aspects of video and audio delivery. Must be detail oriented, adept at multitasking, and a clear communicator. Individual will need to manage urgent deadlines, track many moving pieces and liaise between many departments. This position reports to the Supervising Post Producers and is based in Playa Vista, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure post schedules align with graphics, broadcast, IT, Web Edit, Clearance & Promo departments to provide coverage and support for completing projects on deadline.
• Identify areas where post production can improve and collaborate with the IT department to implement these changes.
• Develop junior talent with a keen eye towards increasing diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Ability to multi-clip media, build a project from scratch, export sequences, and ingest media from the drive/card to the server.
• OMF, AAF, media management.
• Develop and document reference guides for Post workflows on new projects.
• Anticipate and prevent complications during production and post and independently resolve conflict, cost concerns, scheduling changes, delivery issues and other post challenges.
• Remain current on industry technology (e.g. editing software, camera packages, dailies work flow, sound formats, color science) and exchange information.
• Transcribe descriptions of logged footage.
• Edit with Adobe Premiere Pro while using editorial sense, judgment and direction.
• Work with DP, Broadcast and Production to establish consistent field guide specs and standards.
• Coordinate project archive schedule.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience working at a commensurate level in post production operations.
• Experience working within a post production environment that utilizes a MAM and/or other playout applications.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Premiere.
• Extensive experience managing post production processes, including but not limited to: network deliverables, dailies, editorial, color correction, visual effects, compositing, graphics, titling, sound editorial and mixing, localization, digital media, final QC, etc.
• Extensive experience with new and emerging post production techniques, remote services, evolving broadcast mechanisms, streaming platforms, and other distribution outlets.
• Experience with or a basic understanding of media asset management software is needed (cataloging, adding metadata, logging, folder structure organization).
• Experience with the full Adobe Creative Suite (beyond Premiere) would be preferred.
• Must be able to export and upload current edits for distribution.
• Strong understanding of video formats and equipment is required.
• Strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and manage time effectively, are required.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $84,500.00-118,500.00 annually. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.