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Post Production Assistant jobs are open across film, television, advertising, and digital media, from entry-level to coordinator-track roles, with specializations in editorial support, media management, and visual effects production. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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DESCRIPTION
Key job responsibilities
understand nuances of individual project schedules and creative requirements.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to meet delivery deadlines.
- Source preliminary and final materials from Post to support early localization.
- Ensure all localized content meets censorship requirements for the designated territory.
- Work closely with compliance teams to secure approvals.
- Oversee the DCP mastering process for original, dubbed, and subtitled versions..
- Ensure all required theatrical release formats (2D, 3D, Dolby Vision, IMAX, Barco, Large Screen, etc.) are properly prepared for the territories.
- Identify and manage accessibility file requirements, ensuring compliance with local standards.
- Order digital keys and site manage early screenings as needed.
- Manage assets to and from ROW Theatrical sub-distribution partners for quick turn downstream use.
- Work closely with key vendors to ensure all materials meet Amazon’s high quality bar.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of post producer or post executive experience
- 5+ years of budgeting, scheduling and technical workflows experience
- 5+ years of delivering final video production for advertising or tv experience
- Experience owning post production strategy and end to end delivery
- • Minimum of 10 years of Experience Studio/Lab.
- • Proven experience in international theatrical mastering or distribution within the film or entertainment industry.
- • Strong knowledge of censorship regulations and compliance requirements.
- • Experience working with localization providers, Studio operations, and creative teams.
- • Familiarity with DCP mastering, quality control processes, and theatrical release formats.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with legal contracts and contract negotiation
- Experience with variety of digital media workflows
- Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing own tasks and those of other team members for multiple projects
- Experience troubleshooting problems and offering solutions to streamline complex challenges
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Senior Leadership
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Culver City - 93,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Key job responsibilities
understand nuances of individual project schedules and creative requirements.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to meet delivery deadlines.
- Source preliminary and final materials from Post to support early localization.
- Ensure all localized content meets censorship requirements for the designated territory.
- Work closely with compliance teams to secure approvals.
- Oversee the DCP mastering process for original, dubbed, and subtitled versions..
- Ensure all required theatrical release formats (2D, 3D, Dolby Vision, IMAX, Barco, Large Screen, etc.) are properly prepared for the territories.
- Identify and manage accessibility file requirements, ensuring compliance with local standards.
- Order digital keys and site manage early screenings as needed.
- Manage assets to and from ROW Theatrical sub-distribution partners for quick turn downstream use.
- Work closely with key vendors to ensure all materials meet Amazon’s high quality bar.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of post producer or post executive experience
- 5+ years of budgeting, scheduling and technical workflows experience
- 5+ years of delivering final video production for advertising or tv experience
- Experience owning post production strategy and end to end delivery
- • Minimum of 10 years of Experience Studio/Lab.
- • Proven experience in international theatrical mastering or distribution within the film or entertainment industry.
- • Strong knowledge of censorship regulations and compliance requirements.
- • Experience working with localization providers, Studio operations, and creative teams.
- • Familiarity with DCP mastering, quality control processes, and theatrical release formats.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with legal contracts and contract negotiation
- Experience with variety of digital media workflows
- Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing own tasks and those of other team members for multiple projects
- Experience troubleshooting problems and offering solutions to streamline complex challenges
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Senior Leadership
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Culver City - 93,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- CARVANA26
- SendcutSend3S
- Fagron2
- NBCUniversal2
- iAnthus Capital2
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in post production assistant jobs.
- Proficiency with Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premiere Pro
- Experience syncing dailies and organizing media bins
- Familiarity with transcoding tools and delivery formats such as ProRes and H.264
- Ability to manage media ingest, archiving, and asset tracking workflows
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight post schedules
- Associate or bachelor's degree in film, television production, or a related field
Tips for Your Post Production Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each project type
Film, TV, and commercial production assistants do different work. Highlight edit room experience for scripted drama, turnaround speed for unscripted, and asset delivery workflows for advertising. A generic resume loses you to candidates who match the specific pipeline.
Build a portfolio of real deliverables
Hiring editors and post supervisors want to see that you can prep sequences, sync dailies, or manage media. If you don't have professional credits yet, include student or volunteer projects where you handled real post workflows, not just watched.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists post production assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by software, not just job title
Many listings are posted under variations like 'editorial assistant' or 'media coordinator.' Searching by tools you know, such as Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Aspera, surfaces openings that match your skills even when the title differs.
Prepare for a skills test, not just an interview
Many post houses give candidates a practical test: syncing audio, organizing a bin structure, or transcoding a file. Know your keyboard shortcuts cold, practice working in an unfamiliar bin structure, and ask in advance what software the facility uses.
Negotiate start date and project scope, not just pay
Post production roles are often tied to a specific project or season. Before accepting, confirm the expected run, whether the role converts to staff, and who you report to. These details affect your career path more than the day-one offer.
Post Production Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most post production assistants?
The companies hiring the most post production assistants right now include CARVANA, SendcutSend, and Fagron, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Availability shifts quickly as productions wrap and new ones start, so checking listings frequently gives you the best picture of where demand sits.
How many post production assistant jobs are remote?
About 58% of post production assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most hands-on edit room and media management work still requires on-site presence. Sub-areas more likely to allow remote work include closed-captioning coordination, script continuity, and some media delivery and asset management roles.
How do you become a post production assistant?
Start by learning at least one professional non-linear editing system and understanding basic post workflows, including dailies processing, bin organization, and output formats. Build hands-on experience through student films, volunteer productions, or internships at a post house or production company. Network with assistant editors and post supervisors, since many entry-level roles are filled by referral before they are ever posted publicly.
Can you get a post production assistant job with little or no experience?
Yes, many production companies and post houses hire candidates with minimal professional experience if you can demonstrate real technical familiarity with the tools. Take on unpaid or low-paid work on student films, local commercials, or independent projects to build credits. Focus your applications on smaller post houses and unscripted television, where turnover is higher and assistants are trained on the job more often than in features.
What does the post production assistant interview process look like?
Most interviews start with a phone or video screen where the post supervisor or HR coordinator asks about your software experience and availability. A second round often includes a practical skills test, such as organizing a media bin, syncing a clip, or transcoding a file to a spec sheet. Final conversations typically involve the assistant editor or department head who will work with you daily and focus on how you handle pressure and unclear instructions.
Where can I find and apply to post production assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to post production assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from production companies, studios, and post houses across the United States. Find the roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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