Second Assistant Editor

Job Description

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

We are seeking a Second Assistant Editor to support an upcoming CG feature film. The Second Assistant Editor should have a strong grasp of animation workflows and will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the editorial project in support of the editorial team. An ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a creative, fast-paced environment, and focused on supporting the creative editorial process.

What You'll Do:
• Ingest deliveries, communicating any missing footage or discrepancies to the production team in a timely manner.
• Create and transcode media for editorial turnovers and publish to the creative team, studio executives, vendors, and other studio functions.
• Track cut versions and outputs from editorial, adhering to studio file naming conventions.
• Maintain a high level of Quality Control standards for following technical and security specifications. This is a highly detailed position.
• Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness.
• Ensure Edit Tools are functioning properly and report any issues to the Edit TDs and Edit Team.
• Communicate any relevant information regarding any outstanding tasks or issue.
• Help the Editorial department support all areas of production including, but not limited to, Coordinators, Managers, Directors, Producers.
• Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness.

What You'll Need:
• 2+ years experience on a Feature or Episodic editorial team, ideally for Animation.
• 2+ years experience with AVID Media Composer.
• Strong knowledge of project organization and archival workflows.
• Strong knowledge of hardware and software for video and audio format conversion and compression.
• Strong understanding of video and audio file formats and metadata.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Flix, Media Encoder, and After Effects not required but a plus.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment & deliver and accept feedback.
• Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills.

This role is based out of Sydney, Australia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-mk6w06-52-15-122-33-42 in your application.