How to hire a post-production supervisor

How to hire a post-production supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step post-production supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a post-production supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new post-production supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the post-production supervisor you need to hire. Certain post-production supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A post-production supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, post-production supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of post-production supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Post-Production Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Post-Production Supervisor		$12-38
   Supervisor	Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the daily functions of employees in a specific team, department, or even a work shift. They create work schedules, organize work processes and workflows, train new hires, provide necessary reports related to the team function and the employees, monitor and evaluate employee performance, and ensure that goals of the specific team or department are met... Show more	$14-44
   Night Supervisor	A night supervisor is responsible for managing the hotel's operation during night shift hours, attending to guests' inquiries and requests, and monitoring the staff's performance. Night supervisors maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the facilities, as well as inspecting the efficiency of hotel tools and equipment, and ensuring the adequacy of hotel stock inventories... Show more	$12-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • QC
   • Music Videos
   • Photoshop
   • Epic
   • Color Correction
   • Motion Graphics
   • Post-Production Process
   • VFX
   • Production Schedules
   • Mers
   • PBS
   • Direct Reports
   • Media Management
   • YouTube

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the YouTube channel for MCTV and regularly upload new programming and close captioning files.
   • Manage 3 HD Sony HRD cameras, lighting, microphones and set preparation for video shoot.
   • Manage manufacturing department operations to ensure compliance with establish quality specifications, production levels, and FDA regulations.
   • Help to realize the final vision of the production, including ADR, scoring and sound effects.
   • Assist on Kaizens and SIG's.
   • Order VFX, stock shots, digital and neg scans.

   More post-production supervisor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your post-production supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A post-production supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, post-production supervisors' average salary in south dakota is 55% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level post-production supervisors 69% less than senior-level post-production supervisors.
   • Certifications. A post-production supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a post-production supervisor's salary.

   Average post-production supervisor salary

   $45,638yearly

   $21.94 hourly rate

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   Entry-level post-production supervisor salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average post-production supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$75,064	$36
   2	New York	$67,842	$33
   3	Connecticut	$67,461	$32
   4	Massachusetts	$62,458	$30
   5	Florida	$57,948	$28
   6	Texas	$56,721	$27
   7	California	$55,652	$27
   8	Michigan	$50,484	$24
   9	Virginia	$50,255	$24
   10	Alabama	$47,994	$23
   11	Ohio	$47,010	$23
   12	Wisconsin	$43,968	$21
   13	Nebraska	$41,843	$20
   14	Colorado	$39,394	$19

   Average post-production supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Chesapeake Regional Healthcare	$59,051	$28.39
   2	University of California-Berkeley	$53,154	$25.55
   3	OPEN ROAD	$51,201	$24.62
   4	NBCUniversal	$46,745	$22.47	16
   5	MOCEAN	$44,661	$21.47
   6	Cambridge Eating Disorder Center	$44,219	$21.26
   7	Wick Buildings	$43,700	$21.01	1
   8	Summit Funding	$43,663	$20.99
   9	Upward Projects	$43,551	$20.94
   10	BioHorizons	$43,019	$20.68	2
   11	SiriusXM	$42,834	$20.59	1
   12	Paramount	$40,068	$19.26	15
   13	McLaren Health Care	$39,510	$19.00
   14	Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings	$38,873	$18.69	6
   15	Trailer Park	$37,795	$18.17	1
   16	Amazon	$35,780	$17.20	30
   17	VICE	$34,804	$16.73
   18	UCLA	$34,412	$16.54
   19	Mark Travel	$34,284	$16.48
   20	Adecco	$33,283	$16.00	775

4. Writing a post-production supervisor job description

   A good post-production supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a post-production supervisor job description:

   Post-production supervisor job description example

   Responsibilities
   
   Take on a significant role within a world-class health organization. Elevate the operational and financial effectiveness of a complex health system. Take your professional expertise to the next level. UCan do all this and more at UCLA Health.
   
   You will be responsible for assigning and reviewing the work of staff for accuracy and completeness as well as monitoring each individual's production. This will involve preparing status reports to present to the Assistant Director and making recommendations as to each individual's performance. You will:
   
   * Develop and maintain written procedures
   
   * Provide backup for staff during any absences
   
   * Balance daily cash deposits
   
   * Processes ERA files
   
   * Monitor all payment posting batches
   
   * Perform daily cash posting reconciliations
   
   * Balance the general ledger payment interfaces from Epic
   
   * Submit cash-related journal entries
   
   Qualifications
   
   We're seeking a self-motivated, detail-driven leader with:
   
   + Three or more years of cash posting experience within a hospital environment
   
   + Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office
   
   + Exceptional organization, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
   
   + Knowledge of the General Accounting journal entry process
   
   + Ability to work autonomously, with minimal supervision
   
   UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.
   
   UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
   
   UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

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5. Post your job

   To find post-production supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any post-production supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level post-production supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your post-production supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit post-production supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit post-production supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new post-production supervisor

   Once you've selected the best post-production supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new post-production supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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