Director, Post Production
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WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS

Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 200+ people strong, pairing PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers and expert research teams to produce some of the most innovative and cutting-edge creative work in culture. We believe that when creative truly collaborates with science, strategy, and technology, amazing things can happen.

Ad Age touted that “Known may be the ultimate example of a full-service agency,” and honored us with two prestigious recognitions this year: #3 on The A-List as one of the top agencies in the world, and Ad Age's Data & Insights Agency of the year for the second year in a row. Without our incredible partnerships with our clients, spanning across the leading brands in finance, technology, entertainment, media, CPG, real estate, and many other categories, honors like this could not be possible, and also have helped us earn additional awards and recognitions over the years like: Emmys, Clios Entertainment and Sports Awards, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, and Digiday's Most Innovative Media Agency to name a few.

We couldn't create this award-winning work without seeking out and hiring the best talent. What does it mean to be a Knowner? We are curious innovators, knowledge-hunters who are constantly challenging ourselves to do better and be better for our clients, for our team and for our world at large. Our offices around the U.S. are open and while most of our people work in a hybrid setting, we are a distributed workforce with a number of Knowners working remotely.

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

About the role:

Studios within Known is looking for a Director of Post Production who will be focused on providing excellent service to the other departments for all post work related to creating commercials, promos, short form content, etc.

This position includes, but is not limited to, the scheduling of editorial projects, managing assistant editors and their assigned tasks, defining project workflow from acquisition to final delivery, and working with other departments to achieve their goals by providing timely, accurate and efficient internal and external post production services.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Schedule, onboard, and approve timesheets/invoices for editorial personnel.
• Locate and nurture editorial freelance talent in a variety of cities/time zones.
• Maintain knowledge of current post trends and technologies
• Manage and facilitate training of the assistant editor team
• Coordinate client asset acquisition
• Define and manage post production workflows
• Manage the company presentation, review, and approval media platform (Simian).
• Hire and manage finishing vendors (audio mix, color correction, etc)
• Oversee QC procedures and schedule client deliveries
• Collaborate with Known IT to manage post production hardware, software, cloud, and remote access systems.
• Procure stock assets for company-wide projects. Must be familiar with stock licensing terms.
• Coordinate exchange of materials with other departments
• Manage editorial project, media, and archival storage systems.
• Provide expertise to other departments.
• Maintain effective communication with other departments
• Communicate scheduling conflicts and solutions
• Assist with internal marketing assets (company sizzle reels, social video content, etc.)

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience in entertainment, advertising or production company preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of video specifications, formats, and delivery platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of offline and online editing.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Ability to switch gears quickly and reprioritize projects on the fly to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with production workflows (DIT processes)
• Oversight and management of onsite editors as well as remote editors and their workflows.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, takes initiative with a positive attitude and can collaborate with a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail is paramount.
• Excellent people and problem-solving skills. Must be able to give and receive constructive criticism in a positive manner.
• Creative thinker with a desire to help people further their creative goals.
• Proficiency in with Microsoft Office and Google suites of applications.
• Must be Mac and PC proficient

SOME OF OUR PERKS

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401k with company matching and no vesting period
• Annual bonuses
• Generous medical plan
• Paid parental leave

ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF

All this might sound great, but you're probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There's always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values.

Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.

The base salary for this position is $105K-$135K.

This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.

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