Company
Every Three Seconds, LLC

Location
New York / NJ area

Job Category
Feature Documentary

Job Type
Contracted

Career Level
Experienced – min 3-5 yrs of experience. Credit as senior or lead editor for released feature length documentary

Pay / Salary
Contract negotiated

Documentary is seeking an experienced picture editor for feature length doc entitled “Every Three Seconds”. Utilizing experts to frame global issues such as hunger, poverty, and healthcare delivery, “Every Three Seconds” profiles five ordinary people doing extraordinary things to solve these seemingly unsolvable problems.

Our editor will be a strong storyteller who will artfully and seamlessly weave together our five stories with the observations and commentary from our cadre of experts. The editor will work very closely with the director to build film’s structure and tone. Must have extensive experience in Final Cut, AVID, After Effects, etc - and understand HD workflow to output for theatrical release. Film has been shot primarily on DVC-PRO, and XDCAM in HD (1080i/24p). Other auxiliary material will come in on various other formats (DV, mini-DV, etc).
This is a full-time commitment to a 24 week post-production schedule from commencement of post to delivery of HD master.

Start date planned for ­_________ (subject to availability and wrap of principal photography).

Please send CV, rate and equipment information, as well as links to reel/samples, and IMDb listings to hrmendoza@gmail.com.

For more information about the film and the creative/production team, go to www.everythreeseconds.net or www.facebook.com/every3secondsfilm

POSTED BY:

HELEN MENDOZA
PRODUCER
EVERY THREE SECONDS
WWW.EVERYTHREESECONDS.NET

Brilliant Editor for feature-length, video doc needed later this year in the greater L.A. area.

Send recent c.v., links to online samples, weekly salary requirements, and any other related information about yourself that you wish to share to:

documentariesrule@yahoo.com

Please type "Editor - IDA Job Post" in the subject line of your e-mail to us.

Please understand, in advance, that we may be slow in getting back to you, as we're on the road.

Summer internship at small LA-based documentary distribution company. Learn the business of independent distribution where you can get your hands dirty. We are a casual, but scrappy and hard-working office. Strong computer/office skills a must. Applicant should be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, punctual, self-starter/team player with a sense of humor. Prefer someone interested in independent film and documentaries. No prior film experience required. Proficient in English. Minimum of 20 hours a week. The internship is unpaid, but we provide lunch and school credit.

Send resume and a short cover letter why you want to intern with us to internships@7thart.com.

HHMI in Chevy Chase, MD seeks an exceptional Editorial Development Executive to manage the research and development of film ideas and proposals. The position provides critical support for a new, five year initiative to produce exceptional science documentaries for broadcast and theatrical distribution.

Please send the following information A cover letter containing an outline for your interest in this position and a synopsis of your qualifications and experience; a resume and a brief proposal and a detailed treatment produced by you that represent the kind of work you would hope to do in this position.

Visit- www.hhmi.org/jobs

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Principals Only.

Internship available at Wild Life Productions for National Geographic Channel Expedition Week Specials

Wild Life Productions is seeking an intern for Expedition Week specials for National Geographic Channel. Intern will work closely with producers, assistant editor, and writer/director on post-production for one show and pre-production for another.
Duties will be widespread with a focus on assisting the producers during the final edit, sound design, scoring and delivery of one show as well as participating in logging, transcribing, and preparing program deliverables for the network.

In addition, intern will also assist producers in the pre-production phase for a second expedition week show. Responsibilities will include story research, logistics and planning, scheduling, permitting, archival research, as well as assisting in the preparation for narrative re-creations.

Applicants must be willing to take both technical and creative challenges head-on and work as a member of a team. A basic understanding of Final Cut Pro is a major plus.

WLP is a small, boutique production company and Intern will be fully immersed in the ins and outs of how to set up and complete a major production for the non-fiction/reality networks.
This is an unpaid internship but students can receive college credit for their work if they choose and their school obliges. The position begins May 9th and will continue through mid-June.

Please send your resume to info@wildlifeproductions.tv No calls will be accepted in regard to this internship. Please reference internship in the subject heading.

Wild Life Productions is a television production company whose mission is to produce inspiring human adventure, expedition, science, and history based programming with the highest possible production value, cinematography, editing, sound design, and most importantly, substance.

Wild Life Productions is located in Santa Monica, CA and is owned and operated by a USC Production Graduate, MFA 2002.
Find us on the web at: www.wildlifeproductions.tv

Los Angeles & New York documentary company seeks assistant editor / production assistant in Los Angeles to work on an ambitious project examining the education of girls in the developing world. Primary responsibilities will be the organization, care, and maintenance of a growing library of footage gathered around the world. Candidates will be expected to cut short pieces on a regular basis. Knowledge of Final Cut is a must. Additional responsibilities include assisting the director and producers in all aspects of production and post-production. Research, logistics, and some plain old errand running. Full Time. Send resume to Gina@10x10act.org

Location: Los Angeles
Duration: 3 months, starts ASAP

Documentary filmmakers creating positive social change, are seeking a Spring intern to assist our Post Production team. This person must be committed, organized, computer savvy, detail-oriented and conscientious. Will work mainly from home.
This is an unpaid internship. The hours are flexible depending on intern availability. Class credit can be provided if desired.
Responsibilities include research and logging and transcribing interviews.

We can offer a credit in the film.

Required Skills / Knowledge:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collegial attitude and willingness to contribute to an interconnected team
• Sense of humor and thick skin is a must!
Email resume and cover letter to: internpp@yahoo.com

Apply to: Tanya, internpp@yahoo.com

Join the team at Current.

Current Media is the fastest growing cable network in history. Our Emmy-award-winning team delivers in-depth exploration of the world's most important and entertaining stories to an engaged and interactive audience on-air and online. We are committed to providing our influential adult audience relevant content with the most integrated and immersive multi-platform experience possible.

Current Media has smart, dedicated teams in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Europe, and is now viewed in more than 70 million homes worldwide.

Department
Programming & Production
Position
Editor/Producer, Vanguard
Location
Los Angeles

Description
Seeking an experienced editor to join “Vanguard,” Current TV’s correspondent-driven investigative documentary series. The globe-spanning production – covering stories in more than 50 countries and counting – is the winner of numerous accolades including a Peabody Award, a DuPont-Columbia Award and four Emmy nominations.

The editor will be an integral member of the production team, working alongside Vanguard producers and correspondents to create hour-long documentaries. Strong storytelling sensibility is paramount. Thoughtful, compelling, well-constructed narratives are a hallmark of Vanguard and more important to us than your ability to wow us with flashy f/x.

Applicants should have several years of narrative editing experience, whether it be in news, documentary or reality programming.

Responsibilities
Perform video editing of hour-long documentaries
Add template graphics to edited works
Collaborate with producers to create powerful stories

Qualifications
A strong passion for storytelling

Position requires several years of documentary/news/reality editing experience in Final Cut Pro. Working knowledge of Apple Motion and Adobe Photoshop.

Position requires someone with superior communication skills – both oral and written. We need someone who is extremely responsive and accurate.

Requires an outgoing personality that is used to interact with people at all levels of the organization.

If you’re looking to get rich quick, this probably isn’t the gig for you. But if you're looking for work that you can be passionate about, a work environment you’ll be psyched to come into every morning, as part of an exciting team of journalists tackling stories in a way no one else is, please email your resume, cover letter, reel and salary history to vanguardjobs@current.com
Please include ‘Vanguard Producer/Editor’ in the subject line of your email.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with our Company depends solely on your qualifications.
Principals only please. Recruiters and agencies, please do not contact Current's hiring team. Please do not contact Current's hiring team regarding other services, products or commercial interests.

Join the team at Current.

Current Media is the fastest growing cable network in history. Our Emmy-award-winning team delivers in-depth exploration of the world's most important and entertaining stories to an engaged and interactive audience on-air and online. We are committed to providing our influential adult audience relevant content with the most integrated and immersive multi-platform experience possible.

Current Media has smart, dedicated teams in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Europe, and is now viewed in more than 70 million homes worldwide.

Department
Programming & Production
Position
Producer, Vanguard
Location
Los Angeles

Description
Seeking an experienced producer to join “Vanguard,” Current TV’s correspondent-driven investigative documentary series. The globe-spanning production – covering stories in more than 50 countries and counting – is the winner of numerous accolades including a Peabody Award, a DuPont-Columbia Award and four Emmy nominations.

Producers will generate story ideas for hour-long documentaries and then work alongside fellow production staff and Vanguard correspondents in bringing those ideas to fruition, overseeing everything from pre-pro to post and every step in between.

The successful candidate will have an enterprising spirit and proven track record in documentary film and/or narrative storytelling with a keen interest in and passion for news, both domestic and international. We’re looking for someone who is equally adept in the field and in post. The ideal candidate has superior shooting skills and newsgathering instincts as well as the ability to come back from the field and synthesize source-material into thoughtful, well-constructed narratives. He/she must have a passion for important stories often ignored by other media outlets. You should be bristling with enthusiasm and fresh ideas about what you think Vanguard should be covering.

Languages are a plus, as is experience with Final Cut Pro.

Applicants must have several years experience working in film or tv with a strong narrative background.

Qualifications
Passion for storytelling!

Position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of documentary storytelling experience,

In addition to top-class producing skills, the candidate has significant experience writing scripts for television and strong camera operating skills in the field.

Position requires someone with superior communication skills – both oral and written. We need someone who is extremely responsive and accurate.

Requires an outgoing personality that is used to interact with people at all levels of the organization.

Candidate must be able to provide leadership, clear direction and mentoring to junior production staff.

Travel

National and International travel required

If you’re looking to get rich quick, this probably isn’t the gig for you. But if you're looking for work that you can be passionate about, a work environment you’ll be psyched to come into every morning, as part of an exciting team of journalists tackling stories in a way no one else is, please email your resume, cover letter, reel and salary history to vanguardjobs@current.com. Please include ‘Vanguard Producer’ in the subject line of your email.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with our Company depends solely on your qualifications.
Principals only please. Recruiters and agencies, please do not contact Current's hiring team. Please do not contact Current's hiring team regarding other services, products or commercial interests.

Independent documentary looking for experienced editor and producer. This is a low-budget documentary, but there is some pay. The film is about two Pakistani women who were paralyzed in the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, and their journey towards recovery and reintegration into their communities. Find out more about the film at www.thegroundbeneaththeirfeet.com. Must be based in Los Angeles. Please send resumes and reels to Nausheen Dadabhoy at ndadabhoy@gmail.com, or contact me for more information.