Film Editor

Job Overview:
The Lead Editor will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the editorial department and is responsible for assembly and final editing of an animated feature film. The Lead Editor works with the director, producers, and creative executives to deliver a high-quality project from pre-production animatics through postproduction and delivery.

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to SVP, Entertainment Production & Operations.

Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain creative integrity of film throughout the production and post production processes

- Make decisions regarding pacing, acting, dialogue, music and sound effects that determine the quality and delivery of the project

- Supervise the editorial team, provide leadership

- Oversee correct presentation of editorial related materials for screenings and third party delivery.

- Responsible for providing service studio and third party vendors with all approved materials as needed
- Participate in scratch, production and ADR dialogue recording sessions.
- Cut and/or oversee the cutting of temp SFX and Music for the story reel
- Participate in final mix and temp mixes
- Monitor quality standards of all work done at audio houses and other post houses
- Spot final film with Sound Designer and Composer

- Acts as a creative liaison between Directors/Production and sound designer and mixers
- Attend production meetings when required
- Supervise editorial team in turning over approved cut of the film in the required format to the sound and music departments as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:
- 5 years or more experience in feature film animation editorial.

- Must have intimate knowledge of AVID Media Composer.

- Lead Editor on minimum of 2 theatrically released animated feature films.

- Strong team leader with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Photoshop is a plus.
- Familiarity with Pro Tools for scratch recording is preferred.
 

Terms of Employment

Full-Time

Language of Work

English

Wage

$200k - $220k CAD

Benefits Package offered

Health Benefits Package

20 Days PTO accrued 1.25 days per month plus additional days that ProdCo may shut-down in December.

Work Location

Toronto

Work Setting

Animation

Production editing activities

Editing on-screen

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program

Contact information

Email: TAinquiries@spinmaster.com

Phone: 416 364-6002

The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in Toronto is $200,000 to $220,000 Per Annum. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.

What you can expect from us:

Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.

• Growth and Career Opportunities

• Flexible Work Hours

• Innovation, Collaboration and Fun

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Other fun Perks!

What’s it like to work here?

Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.

Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at TAinquiries@spinmaster.com or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.