Working within the UK Creative promo team, the main responsibilities include generating script ideas for weekly on air promos and reversioning of existing and international material for all 11 of the MTV UK network channels. Excellent scripting and editing skills are required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position sits within the promo team of the UK Creative department, which provides promotions, packaging, design and branding for MTV UK's 11 channel network as well as international promo initiatives.
The Promo Producer will be involved in the cutting of on air weekly promos and promotional campaigns. You will be expected to regularly script and edit for a wide variety of stunts and shows which appear across the network.
You must be able to work as a team member on longer term projects involving other team members, freelancers and external parties.
A good knowledge of the TV and post-production environment will ensure the ability to work under considerable pressure in a fast moving and very creative department.
Knowledge of the MTV UK brands and an understanding of the MTV UK schedule, will be needed to provide the ability to produce fresh and unexpected ideas for promoting it.
Knowledge of MTV UK's competitors in particular, and the wider UK television multi channel landscape in general, are also important as well as an awareness of international MTV Promo work is also desired.
Good script writing skills and a broad knowledge of post production, audio, VO and graphics are required. An enthusiasm for new creative technology and the desire to learn new skills, especially in the area of desk top editing and graphics production are a requirement.
An understanding of digital platforms and social media is also crucial.
Ability to work within a compact creative team and to interact in a friendly and professional way with other departments and outside clients will also be essential.

Specific responsibilities:

§ To be responsible for re-versioning International promo material to MTV UK specification.
§ To be able to script and produce promos.
§ To be able to self edit these promos on Adobe Premiere.
§ To be confident directing voiceovers and overseeing audio mixing
§ To contribute a strong creative style that will enhance the brand On Air.
§ Develop a very good knowledge of the MTV and Digital brands and an excellent understanding of the MTV UK schedule in order to come up with ideas for promoting it that are fresh and unexpected.
§ To work to agreed budgets.
§ To work to tight deadlines and under pressure to deliver consistently strong promotional ideas.
§ To work with senior team members on wider projects.

ROLE-SPECIFIC SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
§ To be proficient at Adobe Premiere (or at least an experienced editor with some experience on Adobe Premiere or willingness to learn it).
§ To have an understanding of 3D/2D animation and graphic design
§ To be competent at supervising online/offline edits
§ Experience gained within a production / on air environment
§ A good understanding of the TV and post production environment
§ Good script writing skills and a knowledge and of post production, audio, VO and graphics are required
§ Knowledge of MAC and PC software
§ Excellent problem solving and the ability to work under considerable pressure in a very creative department
§ Up to date knowledge of OFCOM regulations is required
§ Ability to work with a creative team and to interact in a friendly and professional way with other departments and outside clients will also be essential
§ Good team worker, understanding of the wider UK culture, responsible and creative approach to problem solving
§ Must be able to demonstrate up to date music, entertainment and popular culture knowledge and enthusiasm.