Light Iron has built a reputation for being a technical leader and innovator in the file-based post production community. We look for team members excited to be at the cutting edge of the ever changing digital cinema revolution.
Browse the opportunities below to become a member of our fast-growing team!
Current Openings
Episodic Production Coordinator (Los Angeles)
Evening Editor (New York)
Evening Production Coordinator (New York)
Episodic Production Coordinator (Los Angeles)
The fundamental role of our Episodic Production Coordinator is to execute tasks dictated by the Episodic Producers to help complete each project during the day. The Episodic Production Coordinator will be working directly with clients and handed daily duties to follow through to completion. The Episodic Production Coordinator Tier 2 will collaborate with the Episodic, Technical Operations staff to make sure deadlines are met and communicate effectively with the Episodic Producers.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate, conform, data I/O, color correction, and final deliverables for multiple projects
- Work with the episodic team to load EDL’s, import titles and prepare episodic sessions
- Monitor, track, prepare billing, troubleshoot and communicate episodic progress including details to Episodic Producers and Tier 1 Evening Coordinator
- Introduction and interact with client producers, directors, cinematographers, editors, and other contacts as a representative of the LI Episodic Team
Required Skills/Experience:
- Basic understanding of broadcast and production practices, techniques, and terminology such as ProRes/DNX codecs, tape formats, SAN, LTO, Dailies, conform/ color systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and team-based environment
- Attention to detail, ability to learn basics of technical finish tools and strong communication skills
- Self-motivated, ambitious, ability to multi-task
- 1 year experience of Episodic finishing in a post production environment
Prompt and regular attendance is required, employees are expected to begin work at the start of their scheduled shift and to complete their assigned work shift according to the responsibilities of their position.
This position has normal business hours and can run into the evening hours. This role may require long hours and some weekend work.
This job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may also be required to lift product or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Some out-of-state/country and overnight travel may be expected.
We offer competitive pay and a benefits program including: medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), and more. Light Iron, a Panavision company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please email resume & cover letter (PDF format only) to christian.ellis@lightiron.com Phone calls or drop-offs will not be considered.
Evening Editor (New York)
The role of our Evening Editor will be to work with our Clients, Producers, Colorists, and Engineers to support a custom workflow tailored to meet the needs of the project specifications. The qualified applicant will be ambitious, self-motivated and able to work on a variety of projects and platforms to complete each project.
Key Responsibilities
- Conform episodic, theatrical and short form projects from a variety of sources
- Review and ensure that all elements meet technical specifications
- Work unsupervised and supervised with Clients, Studio Personnel and Filmmakers
- Create opticals and 2D VFX as required
- Work closely with in house producers and colorists to meet deadlines and complete work orders accurately. Manage time and escalate issues outside of conform scope
- Communicate effectively on progress and completion of each project
- Operate different tools to complete each conform task
Required Skills/Experience:
- A complete understanding of file based work flows, color space, and codecs
- Avid, Final Cut, Premiere, Flame, Blackmagic Resolve, and After Effects.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a professional post production finish environment
Prompt and regular attendance is required, employees are expected to begin work at the start of their scheduled shift and to complete their assigned work shift according to the responsibilities of their position.
This position works during the evening hours, but may require long hours and some weekend work.
This job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may also be required to lift product or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Some out-of-state/country and overnight travel may be expected.
We offer competitive pay and a benefits program including: medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), and more. Light Iron, a Panavision company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please email resume & cover letter (PDF format only) to jobnyonlineeditor@lightiron.com Phone calls or drop-offs will not be considered.
Evening Production Coordinator (New York)
The role of the Production Coordinator is to execute tasks dictated by the Production team and Operations to help complete each project. The Coordinator will be handed daily duties to follow through into the evening. Additionally, they will work independently on long term projects. The Production Coordinator will collaborate with the Producers, Operations, etc. to ensure client needs are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate, conform, data I/O, color correction and final deliverables for multiple finish, dailies and offline projects
- Work with the Production team to take over projects, manage sessions and oversee the product entering and leaving the facility during the evening
- Monitor, track, troubleshoot, and communicate project progress including details to the Production and Management teams
- Interact with client producers, directors, cinematographers, editor and other contacts as a representative of the LI Production Team
- Schedule, coordinate and be the main contact for all out of house client screenings
- Assist with large projects (ie. communicating with staff, purchasing, assisting tracking costs)
- Communicate with and facilitate LI Marketing needs (ie. receiving, organizing and distributing marketing materials)
- Act as liaison with night maintenance staff. Tasks to be communicated by GM
- Assist with the hiring and coordination of Interns
Required Skills/Experience:
- Basic understanding of theatrical post production practices, and techniques
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and team-based environment
- Attention to detail, ability to learn basics of managing each evenings requests to completion and strong communication skills
- Self-motivated, ambitious, ability to multi-task
- 1 year experience of entry level production environment
Prompt and regular attendance is required, employees are expected to begin work at the start of their scheduled shift and to complete their assigned work shift according to the responsibilities of their position.
This position begins in the afternoon working into the evening to late night, but may require long hours and some weekend work.
This job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may also be required to lift product or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Some out-of-state/country and overnight travel may be expected.
We offer competitive pay and a benefits program including: medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), and more. Light Iron, a Panavision company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please email resume & cover letter (PDF format only) to jobnyprodcord@lightiron.com . Phone calls or drop-offs will not be considered.
