Hasta La Motion!

Position Summary:
As MPC Vancouver continues to grow, we have a rare opportunity for someone to join the team as Head of Editorial. This role combines organisation, technical skill and a high level of understanding of the work as it progresses through our pipeline. The Head of Editorial oversees the Editorial team in Vancouver and also works alongside our internal production team and our clients’ production teams. In addition to the team lead responsibilities, the successful candidate will be heavily involved the shows throughout their lifespan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Day to day supervision and regular appraisals of Editors and Editorial Assistants
• Work with Production teams to ensure Editorial team is providing the necessary service to the shows
• Collaborate with Production and Technology teams to drive improvements in working practices and tools
• Train all Editorial staff to ensure they can cover any work due to illness or holiday
• Work with Head Of Editorial in London office to ensure consistent working practices and high quality maintained throughout the company
• Be familiar with all sequences on any show you are assigned to, with intimate knowledge of all shots
• Ensure all artists are working on the correct element and to the correct length at all times
• Distribute shot documentation to a central data location and disseminate information to the correct teams
• Keep all timelines in FCP, Truelight or DDS up to date at all times
• Drive review sessions involving a client visit and aid in the preparation of all media required
• Have a solid grounding in the technical aspects of our Editorial suites
• Organise remote review sessions with other facilities and/or clients
• Speak to client editorial regarding shots, elements, deliverables etc
• Cut final and technical breakdown reels for each show upon completion and see through to the final HD or 2K conform
• A basic understanding of colour science to aid in review situations
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with all support teams

Requirements:

• An excellent understanding of the entire postproduction process, general editing procedures, grasp of video fundamentals, an ability to self-direct and professional attitude
• A minimum 5-year experience as an Editor with experience of working on feature length movies
• Solid experience with and understanding of Final Cut Pro
• Compositing experience an advantage
• Experience of working with all film and HD delivery formats
• Proven ability to set and meet deadlines
• Excellent organisation and communication skills with a positive attitude

We are looking for a strong online editor looking to take the next step in their career and work with us to build the best VFX facility in Canada.

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: Long term hire

If this position sounds of interest then please apply via our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!