Post Production Manager Job at ZEALOT, Los Angeles, CA

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  • ZEALOT
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ZEALOT is an award-winning creative advertising agency, crafting bold print, AV, digital, and branding campaigns that captivate audiences. We blend artistry and strategy to elevate the biggest brands in film, streaming, and television.

Our culture is built on creative excellence, inclusivity, collaboration, and respect. We invest in talent, foster innovation, and provide a space where ideas thrive through mentorship, growth, and creative exploration. As we expand our horizons and push the boundaries of entertainment marketing, we’re looking for passionate creatives to join us!


Job Title: 
Post Production Manager

 

Job Description: 
The Post Production Manager is responsible for overseeing Assistant Editors (AEs) and Post Production Assistants (PPAs), ensuring efficient media flow, editorial support, and finishing assistance across multiple offices. This role is highly operational, focusing on team management, workflow optimization, cross-department coordination, and technical problem-solving in a fast-paced post-production environment. The Post Production Manager plays a critical role in maintaining consistency, scalability, and quality across all the Post department while supporting team development and operational excellence.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and oversee the Assistant Editors (AE) and Post Production Assistants (PPAs) across our LA and NY offices, including scheduling of shifts and workload distribution 
  • Ensure cross-office and shift handover communication to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency
  • Work closely with the Director of Finishing and the Asset Manager to have AEs assist with media and finishing needs
  • Serve as a central point of contact for Producers and the Head of Production Operations to align on AE editorial needs and assist Head of Production with scheduling of editors as needed
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the department, including a training handbook, technical documents, and active work orders
  • Work alongside the Mentorship Committee to help develop AEs in their career growth
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts across projects, resolving technical and workflow-related issues
  • Partner with department heads (e.g., Editorial, Graphics, IT, Finishing) to identify inefficiencies and implement workflow improvements

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 4+ years in post-production, finishing, or editorial operations within a film, TV, or advertising environment
  • Proven experience managing or leading Post teams and mentorship 
  • Proven experience in developing and mentoring entry-level Post roles
  • Proven experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume post-production environment  
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Post-production workflows and finishing pipelines
    • Editorial systems such as Premiere Pro (preferred), DaVinci Resolve, and Avid Media Composer
    • Media Delivery Portals such as Aspera, Signiant, Frame.io, VanDAM, etc.
    • Experience developing and implementing workflows, SOPs, and documentation
    • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical and workflow issues
    • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with finishing, production, editorial, graphics, and IT teams
  • Strong communication skills with experience collaborating cross-departmentally

Additional Information:

  • You must be able to make a daily commute 3 x per week to the office.
  • Regular business hours are Mon-Fri 10am to 7pm.
  • The position is Exempt (salary) the annualized pay range is $80K -$100K. Actual offers may vary based on work experience.
  • Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, 401(k)
  • When necessary, this position may require you to work paid overtime; evenings, weekends or holidays.

 

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Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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