Production Assistant

Job Description

The Production Assistant aids the Creative Services Video and Production Services teams with a variety of media management and organizational tasks required for shoots and the creation of promotional assets. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in video marketing, exceptional time-management and organizational skills, and a desire to learn more about the many intricacies that go into shooting and producing promotional video assets for major broadcast and streaming platforms. The Production Assistant will need to work independently on a wide array of production tasks, and also be a strong team-player who is eager to aid the entire team with completing work more efficiently. Please note, this is not a video editing or assistant editing position, although interest and prior skill is welcome, it is not required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Locate and log a wide variety of behind-the-scenes, interview, and EPK shoot footage for the Video and Marketing teams
• Work across multiple teams to assist with the delivery and management of shoot footage
• Prep shoot footage for external vender requests
• Manage sensitive assets and confidential video streams under explicit and implied NDA
• Prep and submit interview shoot footage for color grading
• Request, organize and upload transcripts for all marketing and social shoots
• Locate promotional materials delivered by external partners and QC them for accuracy according to the Video team’s editing needs
• Track internal drive delivery and match to production notes to assure all content is present.
• Update and maintain logging master projects created by the Video team within Adobe Premiere
• Log for specific content within Premiere Pro to assist editors
• Assist in tracking down content for internal asks from various departments
• Manage lower-third database within Workfront
• Create title reports for internal legal review

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• An interest in learning about video promotion for broadcast and streaming platforms
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Adobe Media Encoder
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to content security and IT best practices is required
• A secure, fast, and stable home internet connection that supports remote video work (100+ mb/s) is required
• A secure, auditable, workspace away from doors, windows, foot traffic is required

COMPENSATION:

$65,000 - $75,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

 

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.