Vault Technician (Overnight)

Company 3 is hiring a Vault Technician for its New York, NY post-production facility, working an overnight shift from 9:00pm to 5:00am ET. This role sits at the center of the physical and digital media pipeline, managing the intake, storage, and dispatch of film, videotape, hard drives, and LTO media for a studio whose post-production workflow serves major film and television clients. It suits someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working independently through the night, and genuinely interested in learning how a professional post-production operation runs from the ground up.

About the Role

The Vault Technician works within Studio Operations, supporting both the Dailies and Commercial Prep teams by ensuring physical and digital media moves securely and accurately in and out of the facility. On any given overnight shift, this person might be logging incoming hard drives, performing virus scans before ingest, coordinating courier pickups, and conducting shelf audits to keep the inventory database clean. The role touches nearly every part of the post-production workflow, making it a solid entry point into the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Log metadata of incoming physical media into the inventory system and barcode all elements upon receipt.
• Maintain vault organization by shelving, re-shelving, and re-packing film, videotape, and hard drives to ensure accurate tracking and shelf location.
• Coordinate outgoing shipments and courier dispatch, pulling elements securely and on schedule for production use.
• Perform virus scans on incoming hard drives and mount shuttle drives for remote Dailies and Commercial Prep teams prior to ingest.
• Conduct periodic audits of all vault elements to verify database accuracy and flag any discrepancies.
• Handle incoming mail distribution and provide signature proof of receipt for all secured shipments.

What You Bring

• Working knowledge of digital file transfer methods and common file formats used in film and video post-production.
• Familiarity with hard drive media, including the ability to distinguish between connection types and formats.
• Proficiency with Mac and PC systems and standard office applications.
• Ability to read and execute instructions from procedure manuals, written directives, and diagrams.
• Previous experience in a post-production environment is preferred but not required.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as the schedule demands.

Why This Role

Company 3 is one of the most respected names in post-production, with a client roster that spans feature film and episodic television at the highest level. This overnight Vault Technician position pays $20.00 USD hourly and offers real exposure to how a full-service post house operates, from media management to technical support across multiple production teams. For someone looking to build a career in post-production, the access to workflow, people, and process here is hard to match.

Apply now for the Vault Technician role at Company 3 and start building your post-production career from the inside out.