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.