Assistant Editor

Are you an Assistant Editor looking for your next opportunity? Come work with us! Atomic Los Angeles is looking for an Assistant Editor to join the team on a new 2D preschool series. 

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Atomic Cartoons Inc. is an award-winning animation studio with locations in Vancouver's Mt. Pleasant Animation District, Ottawa's Hintonburg neighborhood and LA. Since its inception over 20 years ago, Atomic Cartoons has created and produced numerous 2D and CG animation productions including Last Kids on Earth. Atomic is well known for its artist-friendly culture and flexible work environment. We are always looking for artists of all levels to join our team!

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WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Maintain pacing style and final timing of the episodes by cutting storyboard animatics.
• Use Temp SFX + Music to convey the feel of the final product.
• Work closely with the Lead Editor and production team.
• Ensure the production database (using Shotgrid) is updated with current progress.
• Ensure the timeline is up to date with correct versions and audio.
• Prepare sequence edits for client approval when required, as well as other outputs and deliveries.
• Organize and run the dailies session.
• Aide in any pipeline/development issues that surround outsource.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Prior experience working in an Editorial Department or role for Film, VFX or Animation.
• Proficiency in editing using Adobe Premiere.
• An understanding of film and HD video formats, files, frame rates, and resolutions.
• File encoding/transcoding experience, exhibiting a sound understanding of video codecs and file formats.
• Basic Photoshop and Storyboard Pro skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail, high standard of quality and highly organized.
• A firm understanding of the animation process, workflow, and terminology is an asset.
• Currently legally eligible to work in the United States 
• Preschool Animation Experience is a plus

The pay rate for this role is between $ $1756.40 to $2000.00 per week. 

This position may fall under the jurisdiction of a union or guild collective bargaining agreement, and in such case, pay for the foregoing position shall be governed by the currently applicable collective bargaining agreement and the pay shall be no less than the minimum set forth therein.

START DATE: June 2023