Finishing Editor
24 Seven Talent, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Our client, a creative studio is seeking a Finishing Editor for project based freelance work. This role is hybrid in the LA area and could be 2-4 week projects based on need.
The Finishing Editor bridges finishing and assistant editorial, owning conform, delivery, and technical workflow execution from locked cut through final master. The ideal candidate brings real-world finishing experience from a fast-paced post house, trailer shop, or broadcast environment, someone who has lived at the intersection of creative and technical workflows, and understands what it takes to protect the integrity of the work all the way through delivery. They have seen complex A/V work through final master, know how to navigate cross‑functional teams. They thrive as a true tech geek, genuinely enjoying the puzzle of complex workflows, codecs, color spaces, and delivery specs, and love solving problems before anyone else even noticing them. This is not an entry‑level technical role. It requires sound judgment, strong instincts, legacy tech knowledge, and the ability to operate independently while keeping the bigger creative vision intact.
Responsibilities
Help establish and refine post workflows between Production, Editorial, GFX, and Finishing, while modeling exceptional work habits and professional standards that elevate the team and create a clear example for others to learn from
Conform and online locked sequences in Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve
Execute precise frame rate conversions (23.976 / 24 / 29.97 / 59.94 / 60) and multi‑aspect ratio versioning without cadence or sync errors
Integrate color passes, HDR trims (when applicable), audio mixes (stereo & 5.1), graphics, rating tags, and localization elements into final masters
Manage retimes, interpolation, mixed‑frame‑rate timelines, and high‑quality up‑res (HD ? UHD) workflows
Perform meticulous QC of picture, audio, graphics, captions, and legal copy prior to delivery
Build and output broadcast, digital, HDR, and social deliverables across multiple specs
Prep and turnover projects for external vendors including color houses, Flame artists, CG/VFX teams, and audio mixers
Manage high‑res relinks, EXR workflows, and VFX pulls
Coordinate with Graphics, Capture, and Production teams to ensure assets are delivered in correct specs and timelines
Troubleshoot codec, color space (Rec.709 / Rec.2020), gamma, frame rate, scaling, and conform
Extremely detail‑oriented with strong QC instincts
Genuine interest in how emerging technologies intersect with and evolve traditional broadcast standards and delivery specs
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere
Strong working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve (conforming, relinking, high‑res workflows, color prep)
Expert‑level understanding of frame rate standards, motion cadence, pulldown, and interpolation
Proven experience managing mixed‑frame‑rate projects and high‑quality scaling/up‑res workflows
Deep understanding of file‑based HD and 4K workflows
Experience working within HDR workflows (HDR10 / Dolby Vision) including SDR trim awareness and delivery considerations
Experience prepping projects for color correction, Flame, CG vendors, and audio post
Comfortable managing EXR, ProRes, DNx, H264, and other professional codecs
Experience with VFX workflows, comping, motion graphics integration, and multi‑pass versioning
Understanding of broadcast delivery standards and surround sound workflows (5.1)
Ability to manage mixed frame rates, aspect ratios, and platform specifications
General interest in gaming, entertainment, and pop culture is a huge plus.
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The Finishing Editor bridges finishing and assistant editorial, owning conform, delivery, and technical workflow execution from locked cut through final master. The ideal candidate brings real-world finishing experience from a fast-paced post house, trailer shop, or broadcast environment, someone who has lived at the intersection of creative and technical workflows, and understands what it takes to protect the integrity of the work all the way through delivery. They have seen complex A/V work through final master, know how to navigate cross‑functional teams. They thrive as a true tech geek, genuinely enjoying the puzzle of complex workflows, codecs, color spaces, and delivery specs, and love solving problems before anyone else even noticing them. This is not an entry‑level technical role. It requires sound judgment, strong instincts, legacy tech knowledge, and the ability to operate independently while keeping the bigger creative vision intact.
Responsibilities
Help establish and refine post workflows between Production, Editorial, GFX, and Finishing, while modeling exceptional work habits and professional standards that elevate the team and create a clear example for others to learn from
Conform and online locked sequences in Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve
Execute precise frame rate conversions (23.976 / 24 / 29.97 / 59.94 / 60) and multi‑aspect ratio versioning without cadence or sync errors
Integrate color passes, HDR trims (when applicable), audio mixes (stereo & 5.1), graphics, rating tags, and localization elements into final masters
Manage retimes, interpolation, mixed‑frame‑rate timelines, and high‑quality up‑res (HD ? UHD) workflows
Perform meticulous QC of picture, audio, graphics, captions, and legal copy prior to delivery
Build and output broadcast, digital, HDR, and social deliverables across multiple specs
Prep and turnover projects for external vendors including color houses, Flame artists, CG/VFX teams, and audio mixers
Manage high‑res relinks, EXR workflows, and VFX pulls
Coordinate with Graphics, Capture, and Production teams to ensure assets are delivered in correct specs and timelines
Troubleshoot codec, color space (Rec.709 / Rec.2020), gamma, frame rate, scaling, and conform
Extremely detail‑oriented with strong QC instincts
Genuine interest in how emerging technologies intersect with and evolve traditional broadcast standards and delivery specs
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere
Strong working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve (conforming, relinking, high‑res workflows, color prep)
Expert‑level understanding of frame rate standards, motion cadence, pulldown, and interpolation
Proven experience managing mixed‑frame‑rate projects and high‑quality scaling/up‑res workflows
Deep understanding of file‑based HD and 4K workflows
Experience working within HDR workflows (HDR10 / Dolby Vision) including SDR trim awareness and delivery considerations
Experience prepping projects for color correction, Flame, CG vendors, and audio post
Comfortable managing EXR, ProRes, DNx, H264, and other professional codecs
Experience with VFX workflows, comping, motion graphics integration, and multi‑pass versioning
Understanding of broadcast delivery standards and surround sound workflows (5.1)
Ability to manage mixed frame rates, aspect ratios, and platform specifications
General interest in gaming, entertainment, and pop culture is a huge plus.
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