Teen Camps Edit Lab Technical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision from the Director of Teens Summer Camps, the Edit Lab Supervisor, and/or Post Production Supervisor, the seasonal Edit Lab Technical Assistant (TA) will be responsible for providing post production services, supervising and advising campers, aged 10-17, in the edit lab, and providing technical assistance with Adobe Premiere during Open Edit and Editing classes. 

New York Film Academy’s Teens & Kids Summer Camps provide intensive programs in filmmaking, acting, screenwriting, musical theatre, documentary, and photography for campers of ages 14 to 17 years old. Edit TAs are “role model” figures for our energetic, artistic camper body, and must commit to helping maintain an educational, safe, and fun environment for the campers.

Effective Date: Part-Time from 06/22/26  –  08/12/2026

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervise campers and ensure the proper and safe use of equipment and software
• Log and archive footage
• Prepare camper computers for editing sessions
• Assist teachers and campers during Editing classes
• Assist campers during their independent editing sessions and ensure campers meet deadlines
• Maintain edit lab facilities
• Offer technical instruction to campers
• Pack and deliver media to and from location
• Provide facilities support, including but not limited assisting with final screenings
• Provide equipment inventory assistance and/or assist with equipment orders
• Edit projects through multiple cuts from capture to final output
• Carry projects through the finishing stages of Post Production
• Maintain flexibility amongst competing priorities and last minute changes
• Maintain quality control of projects under your care
• Other duties as assigned

Post Production Assistance

• Edit scenes according to script and director notes 
• Gather and organize daily footage from acting classes
• Office related tasks pertaining to post production
• Maintain flexibility amongst competing priorities and last minute changes.
• Maintain quality control of projects under your care and ensure deadlines are met
• Label and deliver media.
• Provide facilities support, including but not limited assisting with final screenings
• Provide equipment inventory assistance and/or assist with equipment orders
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Comfort working with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder, web technologies and networks, and Apple computers
• MUST have working knowledge of IT systems and computer networks
• Ability to work well in a team atmosphere. 
• A/V experience and equipment management preferred
• A working understanding of basic narrative film editing 
• A strong commitment to and enthusiasm for engaging with youth filmmakers and mentoring their artistic ambitions and talents
• Ability to work hard, respond to emergencies, and always maintain the safety and educational environment for the campers

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS:   

• High School/GED required
• Experience working in a fast pace multi-tasking results driven environment with attention to detail
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and GSuite
• Experience and comfortability with students ages 14-17

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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