<p>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.</p> <p>This role is heavily focused on project management, workflow optimization, and cross-functional coordination-ensuring projects move efficiently from intake through final delivery.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead end-to-end coordination and scheduling across multiple post-production projects </li><li>Build and manage detailed project plans in Smartsheet, including timelines, dependencies, and status tracking </li><li>Partner closely with motion design and editorial teams to drive projects through post from kickoff to delivery </li><li>Ensure all required assets (design files, animation elements, references) are accounted for and aligned with scope </li><li>Own day-to-day communication and reporting, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, and deadlines </li><li>Develop executive-level reporting and dashboards for stakeholders </li><li>Serve as the central point of contact across production, post, design, and business teams </li><li>Manage project intake, prioritization, and workload distribution </li><li>Coordinate external vendors and freelance resources, ensuring alignment on timelines and deliverables </li><li>Oversee Frame.io workflows, including feedback consolidation, version control, and approvals </li><li>Ensure all deliverables meet technical specifications and platform requirements </li><li>Collaborate with media management teams on ingest and archival workflows </li><li>Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and workflow bottlenecks </li><li>Support continuous improvement of post-production workflows and best practices </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in post-production project management or similar role </li><li>Expert proficiency in Smartsheet (required) </li><li>Strong experience managing Frame.io workflows </li><li>Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder) </li><li>Strong understanding of post-production pipelines (editorial, motion, color, audio, delivery) </li><li>Experience managing vendors and freelance teams </li><li>Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills </li><li>Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills</p> <ul> <li>Experience with MAM systems (IPV Curator, Dalet, or similar) </li><li>Familiarity with Frame.io Camera to Cloud </li><li>Studio or live playback workflow experience </li><li>Exposure to AI-assisted workflows </li></ul> <p>Physical Effort:</p> <ul> <li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer </li><li>Dexterity for using design tools and equipment </li><li>Ability to distinguish colors, fonts, and images </li><li>Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks </li><li>Occasional lifting of light equipment (e.g., printers, monitors) </li><li>Standing or walking for short periods, such as during meetings or presentations </li></ul> <p>Engagement Details:</p> <ul> <li>Engagement: Full-Time Employment </li><li>Location: Midtown Manhattan (4 days onsite / 1 day remote) </li><li>Classification: Exempt </li><li>Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM </li><li>Compensation: $115K - $125K </li></ul> <p>Perks & Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans (individual, dependent, and family coverage) </li><li>Short-term & long-term disability benefits </li><li>401(k) with employer match (up to 2% of annual pay) </li><li>Paid time off, including caregiving and personal leave options </li><li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare & dependent care </li><li>Supplemental health insurance coverage </li><li>Commuter benefits & gym membership discounts </li><li>Employee Assistance Program & life insurance </li><li>Equipment borrowing program + discounts on gear purchases </li><li>Access to professional development resources </li></ul> <p>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.</p>