Manager, Creative Advertising AV

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Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Executive Director, Creative Advertising on AV marketing creative requests, messaging, timelines, specs, finishing & deliveries.

• Communicates and collaborates with both in-house editorial and outside agencies on creative asset requests and deliveries.

• Oversees AV asset finishing for internal and external projects, including reviewing finished materials on and off-site, checks for accurate messaging, picture and audio quality control, aspect ratio, format, safeties, ratings, and legal lines.

• Coordinates with post house on HDR, SDR and/or HD finishing; including delivery of final feature masters and QC of final assets.

• Digitizes and imports/exports various assets and deliverables across multiple media and archive platforms including AdStream, Box, Aspera, Shift IO and other systems as required.

• Communicates with media company on specs and final delivery of assets.

• Manages schedule and delivery deadlines, including internal and external teams.  

• Tracks creative and finished AV campaign assets.

• Interfaces with various members of creative, brand and legal teams to confirm final assets, music & talent clearance and other related approvals.

• Manages timelines for all AV & graphics projects. Plans and tracks deadlines to ensure on-time delivery of all creative materials.

• Attends meetings and screenings as it relates to creative requests and deadlines.

Qualifications:

Work Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of AV workflow relating to editorial and motion graphics for theatrical and/or home entertainment marketing which includes; trailers, sizzle reels, AV spots and social media assets.

•   AV managing experience including Production, Post Production and Finishing.

•   Deep knowledge of AV finishing, video formats, delivery requirements, and asset retrieval, approval, and delivery platforms such as AdStream, MediaQurator, Box, NEST, Aspera and others as required.

•   Strong interest and understanding of new and emerging technology such as AR, VR, NFT, AI and how these integrate into video advertising. Strong organizational and project management skills.

• 5 or more years AV Coordinator/Associate Producer background with an entertainment company, AV Agency, or Production Company.

• Knowledge of standard editorial platforms including Adobe Premier. Including deep knowledge of finishing formats and graphics.

• 5 years of Entertainment Industry experience preferred.

Education, Professional Training, or Certifications:

• College graduate with 4-year Radio/TV/Film, Broadcast Journalism, Film Producing/Editing or other related degree, or equivalent agency experience.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of AV finishing process, sound design/mixing, and motion graphics

• Experience working in a creative environment with the ability to give creative notes to internal and external teams.

• Strong, confident and clear communication to internal and outside organizations.

• To give effective feedback and prioritize workload.

• Strong organizational skills.

• The ability to work in a fast paced environment.

• Computer skills: Mac. Strong understanding of Adobe Creative Suite -- Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Sound Design software.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel & Teams.

• Knowledge of various social media platforms.

Other Requirements:

• Must have ability to work effectively at home (if necessary) with limited supervision, and manage various remote technical requirements for offsite work.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of personnel.

• Must have strong writing and correspondence skills and a