Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
A Hybrid working model
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
What does an Assistant Editor do at Hogarth?
Our Assistant Editors are pivotal to our operations, serving as integral components in the central nervous system of our unique, multi-discipline post-production powerhouse. You'll be responsible for both creative and technical tasks throughout the post-production lifecycle. We expect you not only to understand the mechanics of the job but also to grasp the underlying principles, applying your extensive knowledge of workflows and best practices across a variety of complex projects and milestones.
Ideal candidates will possess a keen attention to detail, adeptness at managing multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring seamless team communication, and a commitment to continually enhancing and refining standard operating procedures. We seek proactive individuals who provide candid feedback and strive for excellence, with a requisite sense of humor.
Responsibilities
Conducting footage/music searches, QC, conversion, ingestion, synchronization, and organization of project media
Developing expertise in delivery formats and platform destinations, including final QC
Providing support to editors throughout the project lifecycle
Collaborating with Studio Support to establish and maintain project folder hierarchy and setup
Maintaining close communication with Producers to ensure timely project delivery
Leading project wrap efforts to facilitate archival of critical client data
Balancing independent and managed workflows, often transitioning between both
Troubleshooting problems and effectively communicating issues to post tech teams
Comfortably working both on-site and remotely
Requirements
Minimum of 2+ year of experience using Premiere, and ideally After Effects, within the commercial, advertising, or related content space
Proficiency in other Adobe Creative Cloud software such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator as they relate to video editing
Familiarity with accelerated file transfer utilities like Media Shuttle, Aspera, etc.
Understanding of video standards, specifications, and formats (image rasters, frame rates, codecs, audio, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge and usage of social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook
Bonus points for candidates with knowledge of color science, conform workflows, and familiarity with software such as Davinci Resolve, C4D, Autodesk Flame, and Pro
Bachelor’s Degree in Film/Television Production or equivalent related work experience is welcomed
Thrives in deadline-driven environments
Ability to work on-site
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details.
Pay Range
$35,000 – $75,000