Company: Company 3
Position: POST Dailies Technical Supervisor
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
*Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 USD hourly

 

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Director of Digital Dailies, this role requires a strong technical understanding of the Dailies process both in facility and on location. You will be expected to supervise multiple technicians working overnight and problem solve delivery issues communicating as a conduit between the operational side of the team and the producers and clients. The position requires a high degree of technical skill and time management.  In addition, the role will also deal directly with clients in challenging situations; accordingly, a professional demeanor and diplomacy are also important. 
 

Main Duties: 

The Dailies Supervisor will seperate Dailies Processing Tools and related technical facilities as assigned by producer to ensure efficient and accurate completion of assigned tasks. They will bring excellent people management skills, including the ability to teach and train junior members of the team. They will create and maintain the Dailies Technicians schedule and shift patterns. They will work with DI Colorists, Image Scientists, and creatives to maintain and a shows look.  They will make use of task management software such as ASANA and SLACK to communicate effectively. Other duties include:

• Supervision of SYNAPSE deployment and project archiving.
• Personally, ensure the technical accuracy and quality of work produced. 
• Responsible for delivery activities including, receive and write client media, manage space on local SAN, manage LTO archives, ingest picture via mags, cards, drives, ingest Audio via CF Card, DVD-RAM and drives, checksum MD5s, Aspera / FTP, uploads to PIX, Sample Digital, copy media to iPad, rugged shuttle drives, etc., safe data management best practices at all times. 
• Candidates will be required to sync audio to image, via time code, and slide as necessary where no TC match, check levels via audio meter, and QC image and audio and check against camera, sound, and script supervisor reports 
• Technician will perform thorough quality control checks noting artifacts, missing frames, missing picture, failed checksums, spot soft focus, exposure problems, check the vector scope and waveform monitor to identify exposure concerns and check against notes from supplied reports 
• Content Creation and QC (Avid, FCP, H.264, DVD, Blu Ray, HDSR, and other deliverables) 
• Ensure accurate reporting, communicating concerns with above processes to Dailies Producer, log TRTs of incoming footages, submit completion reports, log hours worked and upload and email ALEs, Flex Files, Avid Bins, and NDRs 
• Calibrate monitors for internal use and for clients upon request.  
• Assist with all Dailies functions as needed.  
• Exposure and cross utilization as a Colorist assist. 
• Cross-training on multiple color platforms. If interest and aptitude align, cross utilization as a Dailies Colorist, which could transition into a full time Dailies Colorist role.   

​​​The ideal candidate will bring a highly developed understanding of dailies deliverables, workflow and CO3 specific tool sets. They will bring a familiarity with imaging concepts, and other related trouble shooting methodologies. They will bring excellent work ethic and positive attitude. They will bring effective written and verbal communication skills. They will bring effective organizational skills, strong multi-tasking abilities and priority assessment skills. They will bring an ability to work with in house production staff and assist with reasonable requests. The ideal candidate will also bring the following:

• Strong attention to detail.  
• Desire to learn and contribute to the development of a new department. 
• Ability to work independently and remain calm in a fast-paced work environment. 
• Working knowledge of Editorial files – avid bin, Flex Files, ALEs, NDRs.
• Experience with PC, Linux, and Mac Office Tools and file transfer tools.
• OSD, Resolve, MTI, Redcine-X, Avid, Final Cut Pro, and Codex VFS Configuration.
• Experience with USB, Firewire, eSata, Codex, S two, Sony F65 mag handling, card reader, audio SD card, Alexa SxS card, and RED memory card.
• Understanding of Archive procedures with LTO, TAR, and BRU 
• Familiarity with PIX, Sample Digital.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Maintain a professional attitude with management and clients. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Resolve, Colorfront OSD and EXD a plus. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications. 
• A proficient understanding of all tools used in dailies.  

About the Company:
Company 3 / Method Studios provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more. 

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3: 
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs. 
The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings will apply.
Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through this careers’ website.
The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state and local pay transparency laws.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.