Edit Assistant
North London
Job Title: Post Production Edit Assistant
Job Description:
This vacancy is for a Post Production Edit Assistant based Camden/Highbury.
The role is suitable for someone with some previous experience working in post-production who will provide operational support to the Avid Suites this role demands someone who is naturally organised and can juggle multiple requests.
Key Accountabilities
To carry out routine operations such as conforms, file exports, Video AAFs, EDLs, digicuts and digitising into Avid Media Composer and managing media within an Avid Interplay environment.
To assist all editing staff and clients with attended and unattended bookings as required.
To carry out simple editing tasks as requested by Bookings or Editors.
To do all manner of file transfers using various encoding software and hardware within the Digital Media area.
Knowledge of current camera formats and the ability to deal with various codec's, handling 4k media, DCP, DPP files
Working knowledge using HDCamSR and Digibeta decks.
To communicate and react efficiently and effectively to urgent bookings as and when requested by the Bookings Team.
To guide freelance editors and creatives on how workflow and media housekeeping is managed at the Production Centre.
To manage movement of files and tapes including all paperwork associated with media as required
To work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships and service levels with clients.
Requirements:
Experience of working in a busy post production MCR or Digital Media environment
Solid working knowledge of Avid Media Composer
Understanding of shared storage Avid Unity / ISIS
Encoding and Media Management experience
Knowledge of tapeless formats and processes
Solid knowledge of decks and tape formats
Good general IT and problem solving skills
Excellent client-facing skills
Skills and Behaviour:
The role will involve shift working so flexibility is essential
Proven ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
Knowledge of a broadcast environment
Knowledge of post production workflows
Experience & familiarity with Avid edit products and storage
Enthusiasm
Good client handling skills and experience working with a variety of clients
Good attention to detail, QC knowledge
Initiative
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Willingness to learn and develop skills
Working to a rota with some very late nights but dinner & after 10pm cab thrown in!