Post Production Resource Specialist

Post Production Resource Specialist:

The Post Production Resource Specialist is responsible for supporting talent acquisition, resource planning, and vendor sourcing across post-production functions. This role will help identify, evaluate, and maintain a network of editors, motion designers, sound professionals, colorists, VFX artists, and external post-production vendors. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of post-production workflows and can effectively assess talent and resources to support evolving business and project needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Sourcing & Recruitment

• Create and publish job postings across relevant platforms.
• Source candidates for editorial, motion graphics, sound, color, VFX, and production roles.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and interviews.
• Coordinate technical assessments and editing tests.
• Evaluate submissions against role requirements and prepare candidate shortlists.
• Maintain and grow a network of freelance and full-time post-production talent.

Resource Planning & Database Management

• Build and maintain an organized database of editors, designers, animators, sound professionals, and other post-production specialists.
• Track talent availability, skills, rates, and project experience.
• Support staffing and resource allocation decisions across projects.

Vendor Sourcing & Management

• Research and identify post-production vendors, studios, and specialist service providers.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, pricing, turnaround times, and quality standards.
• Maintain a vetted network of external partners and freelancers.
• Support vendor onboarding and engagement processes.

Process & Operations

• Maintain recruitment pipelines and resource trackers.
• Develop standardized candidate evaluation criteria and testing workflows.
• Assist in workforce planning and scaling initiatives.
• Generate periodic reports on hiring activity, talent availability, and vendor performance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in post-production, production coordination, resource management, recruitment, or creative operations.
• Working knowledge of post-production workflows and disciplines.
• Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Frame.io, and project management platforms.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate creative and technical talent across multiple disciplines.
• Experience working with freelancers, agencies, or external vendors is preferred.