FatHappy
Assistant Editor & Post-Production Coordinator
FatHappy, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Job Overview
We’re seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy Assistant Editor & Post-Production Coordinator to own the operational side of post-production—ingesting, organizing, maintaining, and safeguarding the footage, files, and workflows that keep our creative machine running.
This person will support contract editors and internal team members by preparing projects for edit, maintaining our file architecture, and ensuring footage and data are handled responsibly through the entire production lifecycle—from shoot prep to long-term archive. You should thrive on process, order, and efficiency, and enjoy making creative teams' lives easier by keeping things organized, documented, and accessible.
This is not a creative editing role. While basic editing skills are helpful and will be a part of your role, your focus will be on media operations, data structure, and workflow implementation—the kind of work that ensures footage doesn’t get lost, drives don’t get corrupted, and the creative process can flow smoothly.
Key Responsibilities Post-Production Workflow & Project Support (40%)
Ingest and organize footage from shoots according to naming conventions and file structure guidelines
Set up project files for editors (sync, transcode, proxy creation if needed) and prep timelines
Prepare timecoded and/or captioned stringouts
Maintain organized folder structures, drive naming protocols, and version control across projects
Coordinate delivery and export processes with editors and producers
Data Management & Archiving (30%)
Prep hard drives for shoots and ensure all gear is ready for DIT or media wrangling
Manage post-shoot ingest, transfer, backups, and archiving processes
Ensure backups are completed and verified before drives are wiped or reused
Coordinate data handoffs to clients or archive servers
Monitor server health and storage thresholds; proactively elevate issues or propose cleanup plans
Post-Production Systems & Technical Oversight (20%)
Troubleshoot file issues, codec problems, offline media, and other technical post issues
Maintain knowledge of editing system workflows (Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder, Frame.io, etc.)
Identify bottlenecks in the media management process and propose improvements
Collaborate on refining or documenting SOPs for file management, archive, and delivery
Administrative & Production Support (10%)
Track post-project data (project file location, media usage, archive status)
Support team by auditing projects regularly to determine storage and drive needs
Help manage metadata and file logs for footage, client deliverables, and assets
Qualifications & Skills
1–3 years of experience in post-production or assistant editor role
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and media file formats; basic After Effects knowledge is a plus
Working knowledge of media storage systems, backups, proxies, file transcodes, etc.
Familiar with Vimeo, Frame.io, Media Encoder, and collaborative editing workflows
Excellent organization and digital habits
Process-driven thinker who can work independently and document their systems
Strong communication and follow-through when coordinating with producers, editors, and tech teams
Bonus: A true tech nerd who finds joy in well-named folders and optimized hard drives
Nice to Have
Experience working with SAN/NAS server environments
Exposure to archiving workflows or digital asset management systems
Familiarity with project management and tracking tools (like Slack, Trello, Monday.com)
Previous work in a production or post house environment
Knowledge of cameras and experience shooting or being on set
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This person will support contract editors and internal team members by preparing projects for edit, maintaining our file architecture, and ensuring footage and data are handled responsibly through the entire production lifecycle—from shoot prep to long-term archive. You should thrive on process, order, and efficiency, and enjoy making creative teams' lives easier by keeping things organized, documented, and accessible.
This is not a creative editing role. While basic editing skills are helpful and will be a part of your role, your focus will be on media operations, data structure, and workflow implementation—the kind of work that ensures footage doesn’t get lost, drives don’t get corrupted, and the creative process can flow smoothly.
Key Responsibilities Post-Production Workflow & Project Support (40%)
Ingest and organize footage from shoots according to naming conventions and file structure guidelines
Set up project files for editors (sync, transcode, proxy creation if needed) and prep timelines
Prepare timecoded and/or captioned stringouts
Maintain organized folder structures, drive naming protocols, and version control across projects
Coordinate delivery and export processes with editors and producers
Data Management & Archiving (30%)
Prep hard drives for shoots and ensure all gear is ready for DIT or media wrangling
Manage post-shoot ingest, transfer, backups, and archiving processes
Ensure backups are completed and verified before drives are wiped or reused
Coordinate data handoffs to clients or archive servers
Monitor server health and storage thresholds; proactively elevate issues or propose cleanup plans
Post-Production Systems & Technical Oversight (20%)
Troubleshoot file issues, codec problems, offline media, and other technical post issues
Maintain knowledge of editing system workflows (Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder, Frame.io, etc.)
Identify bottlenecks in the media management process and propose improvements
Collaborate on refining or documenting SOPs for file management, archive, and delivery
Administrative & Production Support (10%)
Track post-project data (project file location, media usage, archive status)
Support team by auditing projects regularly to determine storage and drive needs
Help manage metadata and file logs for footage, client deliverables, and assets
Qualifications & Skills
1–3 years of experience in post-production or assistant editor role
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and media file formats; basic After Effects knowledge is a plus
Working knowledge of media storage systems, backups, proxies, file transcodes, etc.
Familiar with Vimeo, Frame.io, Media Encoder, and collaborative editing workflows
Excellent organization and digital habits
Process-driven thinker who can work independently and document their systems
Strong communication and follow-through when coordinating with producers, editors, and tech teams
Bonus: A true tech nerd who finds joy in well-named folders and optimized hard drives
Nice to Have
Experience working with SAN/NAS server environments
Exposure to archiving workflows or digital asset management systems
Familiarity with project management and tracking tools (like Slack, Trello, Monday.com)
Previous work in a production or post house environment
Knowledge of cameras and experience shooting or being on set
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