Viasat Broadcasting UK Ltd is looking for a Production Assistant FTC

Do you love video and TV entertainment - the magical experiences that great content can create every moment of every day? Are you excited about all the different ways in which you can view, and engage with, this content - both in the home and on the move? Are you fascinated by how quickly the world is changing in so many different ways and want to be part of that change? Are you a passionate and responsible game changer with lots of ideas that you want to try out? Do you want to have a positive and energetic impact on the lives of those around you? ...Then Modern Times Group is the place for you - more than 20 production companies, over 100 TV channels, countless market-leading digital products & services, almost 40 countries, 4 continents...come and join us!

Viasat Broadcasting is part of Modern Times Group (MTG), which is an international entertainment broadcasting group with operations that include free-TV, pay-TV, radio and content production businesses. In Europe, MTG currently operates over forty linear audiovisual services that are distributed in twenty-five Member States as well as a number of on-demand audio-visual services. Our Creative Services department is now looking for a Production Assistant for a fixed term period of 6 months with the potential to become permanent. The position will be based at our office in West Drayton, West London and is a full-time position working Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm.

Roles & responsibilities

The Production Assistant's role is to ensure that promotional material is delivered on time. The Production Assistant must also quality control the on-screen information on the promotional material. The main focus of this role is to ensure that the correct information from the schedules and from local managers is included on the break flow material, and to ensure on-air delivery to agreed deadlines.

Your duties will also involve coaching voice-over artists in the audio suite with an audio engineer. In addition you will be responsible for music reporting, dubbing and ensuring all materials are shipped. You will be required to organise weekly carting sessions to prepare material for On Air and Final Cut Pro.

This role requires a close working relationship with On-Air contacts in other territories as well as with the On-Air Planning and Transmission departments at Viasat London in order to ensure optimal quality and delivery.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have a can do attitude, along with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will pay close attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload and perform under pressure.

Ideally you will have a good knowledge of a broadcast scheduling system, Final Cut Pro and Photoshop, although training will be provided. Fluency in English is essential and Scandinavian, Hungarian, Spanish and Portugese language skills are an advantage. Experience with Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel, is also essential.

This is a fantastic role for someone looking to work for a fast-paced, successful and exciting international organisation within the media industry.

Interested?

If you would like to apply for a role or find out more please send your CV and Cover Letter through the apply button below. The closing date for application is the 15th July 2014.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each application individually but please be assured that we will contact all applicants selected for interviews.

Viasat Broadcasting UK Ltd is committed to equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.