Reporting into the Producer/Senior Producer/Head of Programmes, the Editorial Assistant will be assisting on the editorial production of all Premier League Productions (PLP) Programmes Dept shows, including; Football analysis, Fanzone researcher, assisting across all programming, plus some departmental admin duties

Key Accountabilities
Part of PLP's Programmes Dept production team working across many aspects of live studio and magazine show output
Assisting on the editorial production of programmes for the Premier League
To plan, research and edit content for any Programmes Dept offering
Working alongside on-screen talent & senior staff to prepare analysis for all studio programming
Working on Fanzone to source worldwide phone and video callers and user generated content
To log and review rushes and select suitable material for editing
To supervise post-production as necessary
To co-ordinate and/or work in a live studio environment
Responsible for adhering to compliance guidelines for broadcasters/clients as appropriate
You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job

Required Qualifications (Knowledge & Experience)
Experience of logging rushes and selecting material for edits
Understanding of the workings of a live studio environment and magazine shows
Excellent knowledge of the Premier League
Good general sports knowledge
Understanding of digital workflow
Understanding and experience of non-linear edit systems
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Strong editorial sense for stories
Good communication skills (both written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills
Computer literate
Excellent customer focus skills (representing the face of the company/programme to the public/potential contributors)
Understanding and experience of non-linear edit systems

Desirable
Experience on a wide range of sports programming, including live OB's, quick-turnaround highlights, documentaries, magazine shows
Self-editing capability with Avid, Adobe and/or FCP
Experience of dealing with Talent (e.g. presenters, commentators, sports stars) Self-editing capability with Avid, Premiere, FCP, etc.
Shooting on digital formats
NCTJ trained or equivalent

Working Conditions
This is a fixed term position until May 2022
Please note, we are operating on a remote working set up until lockdown restrictions have been lifted. Thereafter, the role will be based at Stockley Park, Uxbridge (free on-site parking)
Working hours are on average 40 hours per week
Regular weekend/evening work required

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