POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision from the Director of Summer Camps, the Edit Lab Supervisor, and/or Post Production Supervisor, the seasonal Edit Lab Technical Assistant (TA) will be responsible for providing post production services, supervising and advising campers, aged 10-17, in the edit lab, and providing technical assistance with Adobe Premiere during Open Edit and Editing classes.
Effective Date: 06/24/2024 - 08/14/2024
New York Film Academy’s Teens & Kids Summer Camps provide intensive programs in filmmaking, acting, screenwriting, musical theater, documentary, and photography for campers of ages 14 to 17 years old.
Edit TAs are role model figures for our energetic, artistic camper body, and must commit to helping maintain an educational, safe, and fun environment for the campers.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform.
The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.
Edit Lab Assistance
Supervise campers and ensure the proper and safe use of equipment and software
Log and archive footage
Prepare camper computers for editing sessions
Assist teachers and campers during Editing classes
Assist campers during their independent editing sessions and ensure campers meet deadlines
Maintain edit lab facilities
Offer technical instruction to campers
Pack and deliver media to and from location
Provide facilities support, including but not limited assisting with final screenings
Provide equipment inventory assistance and/or assist with equipment orders
Edit projects through multiple cuts from capture to final output
Carry projects through the finishing stages of Post Production
Maintain flexibility amongst competing priorities and last minute changes
Maintain quality control of projects under your care
Other duties as assigned
Post Production Assistance
Edit scenes according to script and director notes
Gather and organize daily footage from acting classes
Office related tasks pertaining to post production
Maintain flexibility amongst competing priorities and last minute changes.
Maintain quality control of projects under your care and ensure deadlines are met
Label and deliver media.
Provide facilities support, including but not limited assisting with final screenings
Provide equipment inventory assistance and/or assist with equipment orders
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Comfort working with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds.
Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder, web technologies and networks, and Apple computers
MUST have working knowledge of IT systems and computer networks
Ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
A/V experience and equipment management preferred
A working understanding of basic narrative film editing
A strong commitment to and enthusiasm for engaging with youth filmmakers and mentoring their artistic ambitions and talents
Ability to work hard, respond to emergencies, and always maintain the safety and educational environment for the campers
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:
High School/GED required
Experience working in a fast pace multi-tasking results driven environment with attention to detail
Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and GSuite
Experience and comfortability with students ages 14-17
REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE USED:
The following machines, tools, equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position.
Actual machines, tools, equipment and / or software used will vary.
Google Docs, Excel, Word, FileMaker Pro
Office equipment including, but not limited to computer, phone, fax machine copier, and calculator.
Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder, web technologies and networks, and Apple computers
ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:
The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position.
The actual working conditions will vary.
Office Environment
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force, lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Lift, carry, push and/or pull documents/boxes weighing up to 20 lbs.
Ability to climb a ladder, standing, bending and stooping.
Sit for long/high periods of time to perform various computer/administrative tasks.
Reasonable dexterity of hands and fingers to operate and/or manipulate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
Verbally and effectively communicate utilizing face-to-face contact and telephones.
Variable part time work schedule to be determined
Minimal travel as needed