ZEALOT

Freelance Finishing Assistant

Finishing - London, United Kingdom - Contracted

About ZEALOT

ZEALOT is a global creative agency with offices in London, New York, and Los Angeles, specialising in the film and television industry. We craft trailers, TV spots, social/digital campaigns, promos, and print materials for some of the biggest names in entertainment.

We're looking to connect with talented and experienced Freelance Finishing Assistants to support our busy London post-production team on upcoming projects.

Freelance Opportunities

We're looking for technically skilled, detail-oriented freelancers with strong experience in short-form post-production workflows.

Working alongside our editorial and finishing teams, you'll help prepare, conform, quality check and deliver a wide range of film and television marketing content, including trailers, TV spots, promos and social/digital assets.

Freelance bookings will be based at our Soho, London office, depending on project requirements and availability.

Responsibilities

  • Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, with a strong understanding of its technical capabilities and workflows.
  • Proven experience with round-trip conforming between Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
  • Strong understanding of Premiere Pro project setup for editorial, including multicam and proxy workflows, following established guidelines and templates.
  • Experience working with scripts and plugins to overcut offline edits into online.
  • Good understanding of finishing workflows, delivery specifications and quality control processes.
  • Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • A good understanding of the wider post-production process, from offline editorial through to online, finishing and final delivery.
  • Experience with Avid Media Composer would be an advantage.

What We’re Looking For

  • Highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and technical accuracy.
  • Confident working independently and collaboratively within a busy post-production team.
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects, changing priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Proactive, adaptable and able to quickly familiarise themselves with established workflows.
  • A strong communicator who takes pride in delivering work to the highest standards.

How to Get in Touch

If you'd like to be considered for future freelance opportunities, we'd love to hear from you!

Please get in touch with:

  • Your CV or a brief summary of your relevant experience.
  • Your typical freelance day rate.
  • Your general availability.

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