Overview
Post Production Assistant Jobs in San Francisco, CA at distillery
We are distillery, an independent creative practice trusted by world-leading B2B organisations to deliver tangible value through our marketing specialisms.
Our purpose is to empower ambitious business leaders and marketers to make a difference. We achieve this through compassion, curiosity and a commitment to achieve outstanding results every time.
We take care of our people and we are always looking for opportunities for growth. Our leadership priorities are simplicity, transparency, and humanity. We enable all our distillers to make their mark – on their careers, the clients they work with, and the world.
distillery, creativity made to measure.
The Role
Our Post Production Assistant plays a crucial role in our video pipeline by ensuring our editing team has exactly what they need to succeed. You will be the organizational backbone of our post-production process—responsible for ingesting and managing media, prepping project files, running simple edits, and providing general day-to-day support for our Freelance Video Editor Pool in North America, and our regional offices.
You will maintain meticulous file structures, handle media, and ensure deliverables are prepped to technical standards. As part of a small, collaborative team, this role requires a proactive mindset, a love for organization, and an eagerness to step in and support successful project outcomes wherever needed.
How You Will Make Your Mark
Media & Asset Management:
- Ingest, back up, and organize all raw footage, audio, and graphics onto shared drives using our established folder structures and naming conventions.
- Maintain project files, ensuring all assets, documentation, licensing information, and deliverables are readily accessible.
- Execute project wrap-up procedures, diligently archiving materials to free up drive space and support final delivery paperwork.
Post-Production & Editor Support:
- Prep projects for the Video Editor by syncing audio, grouping multicam footage, and creating rough string-outs or assemblies.
- Assist the editor by hunting for specific b-roll, sourcing stock music or footage, and organizing sound effects.
- Troubleshoot basic post-production or software challenges and proactively seek solutions.
Editing & Delivery:
- Take on simple editing tasks, including social media cutdowns, resizing aspect ratios, versioning, and adding subtitles or lower thirds.
- Export and deliver final assets, meticulously checking that they adhere to brand guidelines, technical specifications, and platform deadlines.
Team Support:
- Support the wider creative team on tasks as and when required to ultimately support client impact
Culture & Collaboration
- Eagerly absorb knowledge from senior team members to support your own skills growth, confidence, and editorial eye.
- Champion an inclusive, respectful, and curious team culture.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous holiday allowance and medical coverage. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects as part of a talented and passionate team.
What You Will Bring to Make Your Mark
- A passion for video storytelling and a meticulous, keen eye for detail.
- Hands-on experience with Adobe Premiere Pro (knowledge of After Effect is a plus).
- A strong, foundational understanding of post-production workflows, video formats, frame rates, and codecs.
- Exceptional organizational skills—you are someone who loves a tidy timeline and a strict naming convention.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach and an eagerness to learn and grow within a fast-paced creative environment.
Title: Post Production Assistant
Company: distillery
Location: San Francisco, CA
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