Assistant Editor Jobs

Role Summary: MSG is looking for an Assistant Editor to join a groundbreaking post-production department based in Los Angeles. As the content delivery team for all MSG Sphere projects, we strive to create world-class experiences at an unprecedented scale for the largest LED screens ever made. The Assistant Editor is responsible for supporting the editorial department for MSG Sphere Studios. This position is an integral part of a fast-paced and agile post production environment whereby staff and contract editors will depend on the consistency and depth of organizational / media management skills possessed by the Assistant Editor. In this role, the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to support and develop an organized structure for the editorial and review process, and to help diagnose problems and offer solutions early on. The Assistant Editor should be nimble, proactive and able to seamlessly pivot between tasks as necessary. The ideal candidate will be able to coordinate and prep multiple projects and support several editors simultaneously, and have a keen awareness of deadlines. This role requires a deep knowledge of non-linear editing software as well as production and post-production workflows for producing high-end content. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, highly technical and be able to organize footage, sync multiple cameras, manage timecode, conform, and convert files from various sources for the post-production pipeline. Specific Functions/Activities Summary:

• Help maintain a shared media storage and asset management environment.
• Organize, convert, sync, log, trim, assemble, and otherwise prep footage for editors.
• Set up editorial bays and playback systems for editorial working sessions and reviews
• Recognize, troubleshoot and solve technical problems independently.
• Conform edits and break out plates for VFX, color, and audio departments.
• Over-cut VFX, graded finals, and audio mixes to assure conformity with locked edits.
• Prep existing cuts for review on site and in collaborative viewing tools
• Regularly meet with leads of VFX, sound, color, and playback teams to foster communication between departments.

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of codecs, image types, file formats, resolutions and frame rates.
• College degree preferred or additional production certificate programs.
• Knowledge and interest in current trends in video and post-production technology.
• 2 - 3 years of assistant editing experience at a studio, network or post production facility.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills as well as juggling competing priorities and changing expectations.
• Must be a team player and work well under tight deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of Resolve, Avid Media Composer, and Adobe Premiere Pro.

Education: At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here. Company Overview: Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium that will redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue is currently under construction in Las Vegas and is expected to open in fall 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a companion streaming service, MSG GO, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. Also under the Sphere Entertainment Co. umbrella is Tao Group Hospitality, a global entertainment dining and nightlife leader featuring brands including Tao, Hakkasan, Omnia, Marquee, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, and Cathédrale. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com. EEO Statement: At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.