Finishing Editor

Company3

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

3D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Broadcasting, Business Law, CGI (Common Gateway Interface), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Copy Editing, Creative Services, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Exchange Rates, Film, Final Cut Pro, Graphic Design, Graphics, Hair Coloring, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Input/Output, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Mac Operating System, Marketing, Mentoring, Metadata, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multimedia, Multitasking, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Rapid Prototyping, Retouching, Risk Analysis, Sales, Sales Management, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Time Management, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Business Unit: Company 3
Position: Finishing Editor
Location: Atlanta, GA (On Site)
*Pay Range: $36.00 - $46.00 USD hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Finishing (Conform) Editor is responsible for conforming high-resolution picture elements based on client-provided metadata and reference media, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the final edit. This role includes VFX drop-ins, preparing color timelines, titling, rendering multiple versions, and mastering final picture, while providing editorial support to the Finishing Colorist and supervising client sessions for QC and VFX reviews. The Finishing Editor collaborates across editorial, color, VFX, and sound teams, requiring strong technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

The Finishing Editor works closely with the Head of Production and Producers to support project needs across the facility.

MAIN DUTIES:
The Finishing Editor will conform high-resolution picture elements using client-provided metadata and reference media. They will manage and organize projects from conform through final delivery, including exporting masters and creating archives. They will perform DaVinci Resolve conforms, VFX management and drop-ins, timeline maintenance, and color tracing. They will execute revisions on tight deadlines, implement QC fixes, and generate confidence check QuickTimes for client review. They will ensure accuracy and consistency with limited input from the creative editorial team. They will support the Finishing Colorist and collaborate across editorial, VFX, color, and sound departments. They will validate and prepare incoming media, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain accurate versioning and project integrity throughout the finishing process. Other duties include:

Online a high volume of high-end episodic series and feature film projects.
Ensure all final deliverables meet required technical specifications for broadcast, streaming, or theatrical distribution, and coordinate VFX shot tracking and turnovers.
Communicate project status clearly identifying risks, blockers, and solutions.
Participate in client-attended sessions (including QC and VFX reviews), providing professional, solutions-oriented support.
Utilize tools such as Adobe After Effects and Blackmagic Fusion for basic compositing, motion graphics, retouching, and clean-up.
Provide recommendations to improve workflow efficiency and pipeline processes.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain a positive, collaborative attitude across teams.
Perform other related duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in post-production as a Finishing (Conform) Editor, with strong knowledge of dailies workflows and high-end finishing pipelines. They will have advanced proficiency with industry-standard tools, such as DaVinci Resolve (primary), Avid Media Composer, and Adobe Premiere Pro. They will bring strong technical expertise, including troubleshooting systems, media, and workflows, with thorough knowledge of codecs, file formats, HDR workflows, and color science. They will have excellent attention to detail and a strong eye for image quality, with a foundational understanding of color correction. The ideal candidate will also bring the following:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working directly with clients and collaborating across departments. Client communications in person, over phone and via email.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent projects, and remain adaptable, reliable, and composed under pressure.
Experience managing media, including organization, archiving, and coordination with Data I/O or similar teams.
Familiarity with MacOS, Linux and Windows operating systems.

Nice to Have:

Experience with titling, credits design, motion graphics, and basic VFX.
Familiarity with review and collaboration platforms such as Frame.io, PIX, Vimeo, and Flow Capture.
Strong leadership skills or experience guiding client sessions or mentoring junior team members.
Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
Working knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Autodesk Flame.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, 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 otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to 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. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may 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 as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.

The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by July 10, 2026.

Finishing Editor

Company3

Atlanta, GA

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