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Video Post-Production Manager - Lititz , Pennsylvania

WebstaurantStore Food Service Equipment and Supply Company, Lititz, PA, USA

Pay: $100,000-$120,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


# Video Post-Production Manager## Lititz, PA $100,000 - $120,000## Job Description## Job SummaryWebstaurantStore, a Clark Associates company, is the largest online distributor of restaurant supplies and equipment, offering more than 430,000 products with fast, dependable shipping. We are seeking a **Post-Production Manager** to lead the operational, creative, and people-management aspects of our video post-production team.This role oversees the **end-to-end post-production workflow**—from project intake through editing and final delivery; while ensuring editors have the resources, timelines, and guidance they need to succeed. The Post-Production Manager is both a **hands-on creative leader** and a **strategic operator**, balancing workflow oversight, resource planning, and mentorship with high creative and technical standards.This role is ideal for someone who is **constantly evolving their craft**, actively researching new tools, workflows, and AI-driven technologies to improve speed, quality, and scalability across post-production.This role is centered on:* Workflow oversight and optimization* Resource allocation, scheduling, and capacity planning* Project intake, prioritization, and delivery management* Cross-team communication and expectation management* Professional development, mentorship, and performance growth* Continuous innovation through research, experimentation, and adoption of new post-production and AI tools* Ensuring projects move smoothly from **intake** to **edit** to **delivery**### Remote Work Qualifications* Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.* Access to a home router and modem.* A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).* A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.* The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.* Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY).We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.## Responsibilities**Post-Production Operations & Workflow*** Oversee the full post-production pipeline, ensuring projects remain on schedule, on budget, and aligned with creative objectives.* Own project intake, prioritization, resourcing, and capacity planning across the post-production team.* Assign and manage editing tasks using project management tools, balancing workloads across multiple concurrent projects.* Track timelines, dependencies, and delivery milestones while proactively identifying risks or bottlenecks.* Continuously evaluate and improve workflows, tools, and systems to increase efficiency, quality, and scalability.**Team Leadership & Mentorship*** Lead, manage, and mentor the post-production team, including editors and a Senior Editor / Technical Lead.* Provide professional and situational mentorship to all editors, with a focus on:* Communication and stakeholder management* Ownership and accountability* Prioritization and problem-solving* Navigating feedback and expectations* Support career growth, performance development, and soft-skills training for team members.* Partner closely with the Senior Editor, who serves as the technical and craft lead, while maintaining clear managerial oversight of workload, priorities, and professional development.**Creative, Technical & Innovation Leadership*** Perform hands-on editing as needed to support team capacity, meet deadlines, or ensure creative excellence.* Maintain high standards for storytelling, pacing, visual quality, color correction, color grading, and audio mixing.* Leverage **DaVinci Resolve** for advanced color workflows and finishing, ensuring visual consistency across all deliverables.* Provide guidance and oversight on motion graphics execution and visual consistency.* Actively research, test, and implement **emerging post-production technologies and AI-driven tools** (e.g., AI-assisted editing, color, audio, captioning, localization, and workflow automation).* Champion a culture of experimentation, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement within the post-production team.**Collaboration & Communication*** Act as the primary point of contact for post-production coordination with creative directors, producers, marketing partners, and other stakeholders.* Align on project goals, timelines, scope, and deliverables while managing expectations and resolving conflicts.* Manage feedback, versioning, and approvals using tools such as **Frame.io**.* Maintain clear documentation and communication throughout the post-production lifecycle.### Physical Requirements* Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.* Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.* Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.* Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.* Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.## Qualifications### Experience* 5+ years of professional video editing and post-production experience.* 2+ years of people management experience (required).* Expert proficiency in **Adobe Creative Suite** (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).* Required proficiency in **DaVinci Resolve**, particularly for color correction, grading, and finishing.### EducationThis role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.### Desired Traits & Skills**Required Skills*** Proven experience working within an **in-house or brand-side creative team**, with a strong understanding of business goals, performance-driven content, and cross-functional collaboration; candidates whose experience is limited to broadcast, agency, or production house environments alone may not be the right fit for this role.* Strong understanding of color science, color pipelines, and audio mixing.* Experience managing projects and feedback through Frame.io or similar review platforms.* Familiarity with Figma for visual collaboration and creative alignment.* Demonstrated experience researching, testing, and adopting **new post-production and AI-powered tools**.* Strong organizational, scheduling, and project management skills.* Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution abilities.* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.**Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills*** Experience creating or managing motion graphics workflows (After Effects, Cinema 4D, or similar).* Familiarity with 3D tools or animation software.* Experience working in both agency and in-house creative environments.* Strong interest in visual storytelling trends, automation, and emerging post-production technologies.
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