editor Vancouver
Job description
EDITOR
Are you a skilled editor who loves storytelling? You could be the perfect fit for our exciting, creative studio.
You will be responsible for assembling all picture and audio elements needed to create and maintain the story as it evolves through the various iterations. You will help shape the project from the storyboard phase to the final delivery.
What You Will Do:
- Organize the Adobe Premiere per the project’s requirements.
- Assemble story sequences under the Senior Editor’s supervision.
- Cut sequences throughout the various stages of production and track the various iterations.
- Understand the needs of the Story, Previsualization, Animation, FX, Lighting and Compositing departments.
- Work with Senior Editor, Story Board Artists and Director in a collaborative and team focused way.
- Address notes from Senior Editor and Director in an efficient and organized manner.
- Organize video and audio tracks as per Senior Editor’s direction.
- Deliver assignments per the project’s schedule.
- Adhere to digital file management protocols.
- Track and organize all external assets.
- Adhere to digital file management protocols.
- Meet department deadlines.
- Interact respectfully, professionally, and collaboratively with colleagues, other staff members, partners and clients.
- Align and engage with a culture where we place people first, foster inclusive collaboration, innovation and are motivated by our creative passion.
What You Will Bring:
You should ideally have a degree and/or diploma in film school or equivalent plus 2-3+ years of experience working in a professional film/television environment – with some experience editing animated content.
You should have advanced knowledge in using Adobe Premiere, and ideally familiarity with ShotGrid –prior experience using Final Cut, After Effects and/or Photoshop is an asset.
You should have excellent attention to detail, stellar communication skills and outstanding storytelling skills. You should be a skilled collaborator and problem solver, a willing team player and open to feedback.
What’s In It for You:
· Work alongside storytellers, makers, and innovators as part of one of Vancouver’s leading multi-platform entertainment studios.
· An amazing opportunity to build experience in all areas of cross-platform media and animation production.
· Includes extended health care (dental, vision, etc.).
· Enjoy a fun, dynamic, fast paced environment with a great culture.
How To Join Our Team:
This position will be based on-site at our Vancouver studio. Current BC residents a must; must be a Canadian resident to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
ABOUT WIND SUN SKY ENTERTAINMENT:
Wind Sun Sky Entertainment (WSS) is a Canadian multimedia company led by former LucasFilm executive, Catherine Winder (Invincible, The Angry Birds Movie 1 & 2, Star Wars: The Clone Wars). Based in Vancouver, WSS works at the intersection of storytelling and technology to build franchises for the global marketplace, producing in all mediums including interactive, film, series (live action and animation), Roblox and mobile apps. To expand its’ media footprint and content offerings, WSS partnered with Productivity Media co-producer and financier of high-quality original film and TV content for the family and the adult market.
In partnership with Skybound Entertainment, WSS produced the global hit series Invincible, an animated dramatic adaptation of Robert Kirkman's comic book for Amazon Prime. WSS recently produced the adult comedy animated series Psi Cops for Adult Swim Canada in partnership with OddFellows Entertainment with Skybound Galactic distributing. Continuing its’ legacy of producing adult animation, the studio has a diverse rich slate of comedic and dramatic shows in development. In the kids’ space, WSS is adapting the hit Roblox game Twighlight Daycare (1.5B+ Plays) into an innovative scripted series produced in the Roblox platform. It launched Camp Bonkers, an original first of its kind multi-platform property that includes a Roblox Game, an app, a kids' variety show. Pioneering, WSS adapted the musical mobile game My Singing Monsters producing the first of its kind live interactive animated show My Singing Monsters Fandemonium. For HEXBUG, WSS adapted their award winning toyline, JunkBots into a web series and Roblox game. They are currently co-creating a groundbreaking multi-platform digital universe for kids called the Potatoverse led by the animated eco-hero, “Future Chicken” which is set to launch in September 2023. To learn more about Wind Sun Sky Entertainment go to https://windsunsky.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Optional mask wearing in the office.
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2023-07-05
