Lead Editor - Expression of Interest

Marvel Studios has created one of the most powerful brands by bringing memorable, life-changing storytelling to the World through incredible characters like Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Captain Marvel, and Black Panther. The Marvel Cinematic Universe multi-film franchises have redefined the genre by building a universe filled with creativity, innovation and collaboration. At Marvel Studios, you will be part of a team that helps propel our legacy into the future with a vision as far-reaching as our characters, worlds and stories.

Marvel Animation is hiring.

This is an IATSE 700 position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

We are looking for an Editor who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset, and passion for great storytelling at Marvel Animation. The Editor works with the Director in the creation of an animated TV series. They will creatively edit episodic picture from animatics through lock picture, and completion of all editorial work as requested from the Director on an animated TV production

Responsibilities:

• Foremost, a Filmmaker and a Storyteller
• Leadership and communication skills
• Strong grasp for timing and scene motivation
• Understands the details needed to build proper character development
• Experience across all phases of animation pipeline from storyboards through shot delivery and post
• Collaborates with Directors and Writers to turn storyboards, script and scratch audio into a lush and cohesive story
• Extensive experience with sound effects libraries and crating initial sound design elements for the episodes
• Work alongside Music Supervisors and Composers to build a Music environment that works in tandem with the story
• Ability to lead Sound Record sessions with Voice Talent
• Organize, store, handle, and line up digital elements used in assembling a sequence
• Run review sessions for all stages of production (animatics, animation, lighting etc.)
• Can successfully run “the room”
• Understands Post Process and Deadlines
• Provide mentoring and training as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4+ years of Editorial experience and/or prior animation, visual effects, or live action production experience
• Knowledge of AVID
• Must be self-directed with minimal supervision, as well as providing guidance and mentorship to others
• Bachelor’s Degree in Film or related field desired, or equivalent experience
• Strong ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working under tight schedules
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate balance of creativity and technical knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: able to communicate with all levels of executives, management and staff
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills
• Broad expertise or unique knowledge and uses skills to contribute to development of techniques or procedures to achieve goals in creative and effective ways

The pay rate for this role in Los Angeles is $79.7699 to $107.1085 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.