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Post-Production Project Manager

Location: New York, NY

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Mid Level

AbelCine, a leading equipment and technology provider for the broadcast, production, and new media industries, is currently seeking a Post-Production Project Manager to support a high-performing client team in Midtown Manhattan. This is a full-time consultant (FTC) role employed by AbelCine and embedded with our client, working across a high volume of video and content projects.

This role is heavily focused on project management, workflow optimization, and cross-functional coordination—ensuring projects move efficiently from intake through final delivery.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Smartsheet, strong familiarity with Frame.io, and a solid understanding of post-production workflows, including Adobe Creative tools. If you’re a highly organized project manager with strong post-production expertise and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end coordination and scheduling across multiple post-production projects
  • Build and manage detailed project plans in Smartsheet, including timelines, dependencies, and status tracking
  • Partner closely with motion design and editorial teams to drive projects through post from kickoff to delivery
  • Ensure all required assets (design files, animation elements, references) are accounted for and aligned with scope
  • Own day-to-day communication and reporting, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, and deadlines
  • Develop executive-level reporting and dashboards for stakeholders
  • Serve as the central point of contact across production, post, design, and business teams
  • Manage project intake, prioritization, and workload distribution
  • Coordinate external vendors and freelance resources, ensuring alignment on timelines and deliverables
  • Oversee Frame.io workflows, including feedback consolidation, version control, and approvals
  • Ensure all deliverables meet technical specifications and platform requirements
  • Collaborate with media management teams on ingest and archival workflows
  • Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and workflow bottlenecks
  • Support continuous improvement of post-production workflows and best practices

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in post-production project management or similar role
  • Expert proficiency in Smartsheet (required)
  • Strong experience managing Frame.io workflows
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder)
  • Strong understanding of post-production pipelines (editorial, motion, color, audio, delivery)
  • Experience managing vendors and freelance teams
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with MAM systems (IPV Curator, Dalet, or similar)
  • Familiarity with Frame.io Camera to Cloud
  • Studio or live playback workflow experience
  • Exposure to AI-assisted workflows
Physical Effort:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer
  • Dexterity for using design tools and equipment
  • Ability to distinguish colors, fonts, and images
  • Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks
  • Occasional lifting of light equipment (e.g., printers, monitors)
  • Standing or walking for short periods, such as during meetings or presentations
Engagement Details:
  • Engagement: Full-Time Employment
  • Location: Midtown Manhattan (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM
  • Compensation: $115K - $125K

Perks & Benefits:

  • Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans (individual, dependent, and family coverage)
  • Short-term & long-term disability benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match (up to 2% of annual pay)
  • Paid time off, including caregiving and personal leave options
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare & dependent care
  • Supplemental health insurance coverage
  • Commuter benefits & gym membership discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program & life insurance
  • Equipment borrowing program + discounts on gear purchases
  • Access to professional development resources

At AbelCine, we believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We are committed to equal-opportunity hiring and value a team that brings a range of perspectives, skills, and experiences to our company.

 
 
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