Media24
Job Details
Minimum experience
Mid-Senior
Company primary industry
Media Production
Job functional area
Production
Job Description
Pop24, Media24’s in-house television production unit, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Post Production Manager to oversee all aspects of post-production projects.Main purpose of the role:Responsible for managing the end-to-end post production process ensuring adherence to timelines, budget management, and maintaining high quality standards. The role requires strong project management and technical expertise.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in film production, media studies, or a related field preferred.At least 5 years experience in post-production, with a proven track record of managing successful projects.Strong technical proficiency in editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro), as well as knowledge of sound mixing, and other post-production processes.Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and collaborate with cross-functional teams.Key responsibilities:Lead and manage the post-production team, including editors, sound designers and other post-production personnel to ensure adherence to timelines and deliverables.Develop and implement efficient workflows and processes to streamline the post-production pipeline.Assign post-production schedules accordingly and communicate any delays with the editorial (Content Producers & Editors) and Head of Department.Liaise with relevant stakeholders to systemize and enforce compliance of best practices, SOPs and policies.Ensure approvals for critical projects are in place with the editorial time.Collaborate closely with producers, directors, and other stakeholders to ensure creative vision is achieved and maintained throughout the post-production process.Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for post-production projects.Manage bookings for all regular and ad-hoc freelance post-production staff and ensure sign-off from the Head of Operations.Coordinate freelance video editors, final mix engineers and edit job schedules to ensure a smooth workflow and optimal output.Effectively work with a wide variety of staff and be able to effectively work within the Editorial vision during the post-production process in terms of content, TVC’s, long form and short form content and programming.Ensure that Quality Control is performed by editors and final quality control is performed by the post team at all times on all edit work before sent for broadcast.Supervise the editing and assembly of footage, and ensuring objectives are met.Coordinate with external vendors and post-production facilities as needed.Ensure that all edit work is error free and the zero-tolerance to errors are maintained.Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve post-production capabilities.Review and submit all freelance invoices on a monthly basis adhering to submission deadlines.Prepare regular feedback reports to the POP24 management team.Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.
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