• Project/Program Manager III

    Aston Carter (Culver City, CA)


    Job Title: Project/Program Manager III

    Job Description

    Join our dynamic marketing team to manage the production and execution of creative and technical finishing of AV assets. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables, while reporting to the Lead of AV Finishing. This role requires expertise in technical requirements, logistics, and maintaining production calendars.

    Responsibilities

    + Handoff of locked creative assets for mix, color, QC, and delivery.

    + Collaborate with creative, campaign management, and localization teams.

    + Maintain vendor content security using platforms like START portal, Flow Capture, Box, and Pix.

    + Book mix and DI sessions; coordinate attendance of creative leads and filmmakers when necessary.

    + Facilitate creative approvals of masters.

    + Manage the flow of finishing materials, including music licensing and network clearances.

    + Execute clearance processes and manage international routing.

    + Maintain standards for branding, exports, and social media specifications.

    + Provide timeline inputs for finishing milestones and proactively manage scheduling issues.

    + Coordinate with localization teams to set expectations and provide elements for accelerated localization.

    + Establish and manage relationships with Studios Post production and VFX.

    + Execute final QC, approvals, and delivery to vaults; manage Smartsheet trackers and internal communications.

    Essential Skills

    + 7 years minimum experience in feature, series, or marketing post production.

    + 5 years minimum experience managing multi-faceted teams with numerous stakeholders.

    + High-level experience with digital and broadcast TV finishing processes.

    + Deep technical knowledge of AV specs, formats, and pipelines.

    + Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.

    + Strong communication and technical skills.

    + Experience managing post-production teams, timelines, and budgets.

    + Fluency in AV formats and understanding of asset management.

    + Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Avid, and project management software.

    + Knowledge of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Calm under pressure with a project management experience.

    + Technical experience with finishing skills.

    + Experience in agencies or studios such as Netflix, Paramount, Peacock, Picturehead, Pixwel, Stampede, Warner Brothers, Pixel Logic, Technicolor, Streamland, or Wiser Post.

    Work Environment

    Work within a fast-paced studio team, focused on high-end films and series. The team is expanding to accommodate project demands, providing an exciting and dynamic work environment.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Culver City,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.