Affixxius Films is looking for a Video Editor to join our fast-paced, rapidly-growing and exciting commercial film production team. The role will see the successful candidate working on a huge variety of commercial film projects and will work closely with our Head of Post-Production to help ensure the Post-Production department runs smoothly. The position will also encompass a client-facing element, dealing directly with clients for reviews and amends of work as well as maintaining regular and professional email and telephone contact.
Main duties and responsibilities:

Video Editing:
Editing to an exceptionally high standard on a wide range of commercial film projects (for both commercial and academic sector customers).
To organise and manage projects in the Post-Production phase on both a technical and project management level, including logging of footage where required.
Creation of basic motion graphics, where required, to support editing projects.
Basic sound design ready for submission to client.
To handle client review sessions, at our purpose-built Studio, to gather feedback and present first edits of films in a professional manner.
Managing feedback on edits and performing amendments before preparing films for final submission to customers in whichever format required.

Experience and Competencies:
Candidates must have good professional experience as an Editor and must be committed to the production of creative, effective commercial film material for clients of all types and will be working in both the Commercial and Academic arms of the business.
Our post-production workflow is based on Apple hardware and software and so good knowledge of FCP X and associated software is essential. A good eye for and technical grasp of Motion Graphics (animation, titling etc) is important and knowledge of software such as After Effects would be very beneficial.
A good standard of written and spoken English is expected.
This position is based at our production facility, and there will be a significant client liaison element to the role. As such a polite and professional demeanour and good communication skills are expected.

Personal Qualities:
Professional and friendly personality.
Strong work ethic and ability to self-manage and self-motivate.
Strong interpersonal and client-communication skills.
Smartly and professionally presented.
Organised and thorough in handling project management tasks.

Benefits and Perks:
Salary range is between £17,000 and £21,000 depending on experience and competencies.
Stunning working environment in the purpose-converted 19th-century Trinity Hall with access to industry-leading technology and facilities including a private cinema.
Training/management development plan including access to funding for training (at Management discretion).

Probation:
The first 12 months of employment will be considered a probation period.

The role will be based on a Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm working week based entirely at our Loughborough Headquarters.

Please note that on offering the position to the successful candidate, we reserve the right to place them on a fully-paid four-week trial to ensure that the personality and competence 'fit' with Affixxius Films is correct.

Affixxius Films is an equal opportunities employer. As such, it is our policy to treat job applicants and employees in the same way, regardless of their sex, marital status, race, sexual orientation, religious or other philosophical beliefs, disability or age; nor will it discriminate on any other grounds currently not prohibited by legislation except where this is necessary to ensure the job is done effectively and safely.