EDITORIAL POST PRODUCER
Location: Chicago, IL
Objective:
Optimus is looking for an experienced, engaged, and driven individual to join our editorial/post team as a Producer. This is a mid-level position for someone who has 2-4 years of hands-on producing experience in the commercial post-production field, editorial focus is a bonus. Looking for immediate hire.
Primary Duties:
Duties include detailed project management–producing editorial/post projects from beginning to end. The Producer is the point person every step of the way, from internal collaboration to client communication. The depth and breadth of these responsibilities include managing and coordinating all of the following along the project cycle: bidding, scheduling, awarding, editorial project management, finish post project management (Color, Design, VFX, Finish and Audio Record/Mix), final delivery and actualization of job.
Position involves working in close collaboration with our entire Producer team, as well as all internal creative (Editors, Artists, Designers, Mixers, Assistants) and support teams (Sales, Engineering, Accounting and Client Services).
Client-facing communication is a crucial part of the role, and professionally representing Optimus and the interests of our staff is imperative.
Qualities we are looking for:
The position requires the ability to multi-task in an organized fashion, re-prioritize on the fly, and deliver under pressure. An attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to troubleshoot while maintaining a great attitude and a cool-head are a must. Effectively collaborating with one’s peers and the entire internal team is key, as is exhibiting a positive client facing demeanor.
Having the presence of mind to take the work seriously, but not yourself, and a solid sense of humor goes a long way too.
Minimum Requirements. Candidates should:
- Have producing experience of 2-4 years within the commercial post-production field.
- Have a degree (or similar professional experience) in a relevant media field, i.e., Communications, Post Production, Film Production, Advertising, etc.
- Be computer literate in Microsoft and Google software platforms. Familiarity with Enterprise/MediaPulse scheduling/bidding software is a plus.
- Be engaged, eager to learn and have a passion for Post-Production and Advertising.
- Be an excellent communicator.
- Be detail-oriented, diligent, organized, responsive, reliable and quick to execute.
- Be open to constructive criticism.
- Have a "client comes first" attitude.
- Be a team player.
Employment Status:
- Location: Chicago
- Employment status is exempt (salary). Competitive salary will be commensurate with the experience of the chosen candidate.
- Full Benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, fully funded life Insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- Matching 401k, Commuter Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Wellness Days, etc.
- The position will report to the EP/Managing Director.
- General hours are from 9am to 6pm with a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday, but may vary based on workload and project demands.
- Optimus has a hybrid working environment, with a flexible mix of remote (work from home) and in-office work. This position would begin with in-office onboarding and then settle into the hybrid work model, with in-office expectations varying depending on client-facing needs, collaboration and mentoring factors.
- At Optimus, the health and safety of our staff and guests is paramount and our Optimus Covid Safety Protocols are ongoing and responsive to the evolving health guidance of local, state and federal entities.
Instructions:
Candidates should be familiar with the work shown at www.optimus.com and apply with cover letter and resume to
Company Summary:
Optimus is a leading commercial post-production company based in Chicago that represents a diverse team of award-winning editors, artists, designers and engineers, and that delivers top-notch commercial work and branded content. Together with production division One at Optimus, we offer all production services from shoot through post, under one roof - a singular, streamlined creative force.
Optimus welcomes and encourages all applicants who bring along diverse life experiences, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives to apply. Optimus and One at Optimus is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Location: Chicago, IL
Objective:
Optimus is looking for Assistant Editors to support the needs of the editorial team. The Assistant Editor will collaborate with other Assistant Editors, work alongside assigned Editors and Post Producers on projects, and report to the Managing Editor.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing hands-on technical, creative and project management support to Editors and other Assistant Editors alike, on all manner of creative editorial projects, primarily for agency/brand clients.
Duties include transcoding multiple HD file formats, logging and loading of dailies footage, screening, rough cutting, graphic creation and integration, music and sound design acquisition, web encoding/posting and finish prep. Will foster close communication with Editors, Post Producers and other post artists regarding project workflow, schedule and priorities. Client service and rapport is also a crucial part of the job.
Requirements:
Applicants with 1-4 years of professional experience working as an Assistant Editor within a commercial post-production facility are preferred. Proficiency in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere and After Effects are a must.
College degree preferred, with a focus on such studies as film, editing, video production, media, marketing and communications, etc. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong communication skills, a positive attitude and possess a desire to learn and grow in the commercial post-production industry. The ability to multi-task, to deliver under pressure and to work collaboratively within a team are also key attributes.
Employment Status/Benefits:
This position is ultimately a non-exempt (inclusive of overtime) staff position with full company benefits. Depending on the applicant’s experience, however, the position may begin as a temp to hire role, with the candidate entering a 2-4 month, full time, hourly agreement with the opportunity for a full staff position. The position will start as mostly remote, and then revert to in-person when it is deemed safe to return to office work per company policy.
Company Summary:
Optimus is a leading commercial post-production company based in Chicago that represents a diverse team of award-winning editors, artists, designers and engineers, and that delivers top-notch commercial work and branded content. Together with production division One at Optimus, we offer all production services from shoot through post, under one roof - a singular, streamlined creative force.
Instructions:
Please send your cover letter and resume to
Optimus and One at Optimus are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
General Employment Info
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