Post Producer Job at Scissor Films in Los Angeles

Location:

Burbank, CA (In-Person)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About Us
We are a full-service creative production company specializing in commercials, branded content, feature films, television, music videos, virtual production, visual effects, and high-end post-production. We partner with agencies, brands, studios, and filmmakers to create premium creative work while maintaining an exceptional level of client service and execution.

We’re looking for an experienced Post Producer who can confidently own every aspect of post-production—from the initial client conversation and project bid through editorial, VFX, finishing, delivery, and final project wrap.

This is

not

a coordinator role. We’re looking for someone who can independently lead projects, build trust with clients, manage artists and vendors, oversee budgets and schedules, solve problems proactively, and successfully run multiple productions simultaneously.

If you’re passionate about post-production, thrive in fast-paced creative environments, and love building systems that keep projects running smoothly, we’d love to meet you.

Required Qualifications

5–8+ years of professional post-production producing experience.

Experience producing commercials, branded content, feature films, television, documentaries, or music videos.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Experience creating bids, budgets, and production schedules.

Strong understanding of AICP budgeting methodologies.

Deep understanding of editorial, conform, VFX, color, finishing, audio, and delivery pipelines.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Outstanding attention to detail.

Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing shifting priorities.

Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.

Comfortable communicating directly with agency, studio, and brand clients.

What You’ll Do
As our Post Producer, you’ll own the complete lifecycle of multiple post-production projects.

Lead multiple post-production projects simultaneously across commercials, branded content, television, feature films, documentaries, trailers, music videos, digital campaigns, and emerging media.

Own projects from kickoff through final delivery and archive.

Build detailed schedules, calendars, staffing plans, and production roadmaps.

Coordinate internal departments and external vendors.

Maintain project profitability while protecting creative quality.

Anticipate risks and solve problems before they impact schedules or budgets.

Ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest creative standard.

Client Management

Lead kickoff meetings and discovery calls.

Define project scope and deliverables.

Develop Statements of Work (SOWs).

Present schedules, budgets, and timelines.

Manage revisions and scope changes.

Provide proactive project updates.

Build lasting client relationships through outstanding communication and service.

Budgeting & Financial Management

Create detailed bids and estimates for post-production projects.

Build comprehensive budgets using AICP budgeting methodologies.

Forecast labor, vendor, software, equipment, finishing, VFX, and contingency costs.

Track budgets throughout production.

Monitor profitability and project margins.

Prepare change orders when project scope evolves.

Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining quality.

You should have a strong understanding of professional workflows including:

Offline Editorial

Online Editorial

Conform

Motion Graphics

Visual Effects

Compositing

Finishing

Quality Control (QC)

Mastering

Broadcast Delivery

While this isn’t an editor position, a strong understanding of editorial workflows is essential. Hands-on editing experience is highly preferred.

Technical Knowledge
You should understand workflows involving:

XML

AAF

EDL

Proxy workflows

Relinking

Color-managed workflows

IMF packages

Frame rate conversions

Closed Caption workflows

Frame.io review systems

QC procedures

Archive management

Coordinate and manage:

Editors

Colorists

Motion Graphics Artists

VFX Artists

Compositors

Finish Artists

Freelancers

You’ll ensure every department has the information, assets, timelines, and support necessary to produce exceptional work.

Scheduling
Develop and maintain detailed schedules while balancing:

Multiple active productions

Multiple editors and artists

Shared internal resources

Last-minute revisions

Client approvals

Delivery
Own every delivery from beginning to end.

Experience with:

Broadcast Masters

QC Reports

Version Control

Closed Captions

International Deliveries

Final Archives

Preferred Software Experience
Experience with some or all of the following:

Frame.io

Dropbox

Google Workspace

Bonus Qualifications
Experience with:

Commercial advertising agencies

High-volume commercial post-production

Virtual Production

Unreal Engine workflows

AI-assisted post-production tools

Remote post-production teams

What Success Looks Like
Within your first six months, you will:

Successfully manage multiple active productions without missed deadlines.

Build accurate budgets and production schedules.

Deliver projects that consistently meet or exceed client expectations.

Improve production workflow efficiencies.

Become a trusted partner for both clients and creative teams.

We believe great people deserve great support. In addition to compensation, we offer:

Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

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