Video Creator & Self-Shooter (French-speaking)
Bath
Are you an experienced video creator / self-shooter, and fluent in French and English? As a video creator for Play Sports Networks Racing channel, you'll be responsible for assembling recorded raw material into a finished product that's suitable for broadcast. The material may include camera footage, images, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects.
You will be responsible for shooting at live racing events during the cycling season, including interviewing pro riders. You'll need a knowledge of cycling and understand the nature of the pro cycling season.
This role comes with a fantastic opportunity to travel across Europe and attend pro cycling events, as well as getting to meet and chat with pro cyclists. If you live and breathe pro cycling, this is the perfect job for you!
Role Responsibilities
* Filming, editing, and archiving live racing footage, as well as other content for GCN Racing
* Contributing to the development of the GCN Racing channel by sharing ideas and content plans
* Communicate your ideas effectively to on-screen talent (pro cyclists / commentators etc) and fellow creators
* Assembling raw footage in preparation for ingesting into the computer /editing system
* Ingesting RAW/uncut rushes and audio files, synchronising and media file management on the computer
* Creating a 'rough cut' (or assembly edit) of the post-race highlights and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages
* Editing post-race highlights to ensure a fast turnaround and delivery to PSN's media outlets
* Reordering and tweaking content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the programme
* Ensure all PSN audio and video equipment is used according to instructions
* Writing voiceover and/or commentary
* Clarifying permissions and rights for any licensed material used (music, video, images etc)
Additional tasks may include:
* Publishing uploaded videos to the channel, by following the checklist and guidance notes documents
* Social media updates to promote the uploaded content
* Overseeing the quality and progress of audio and video editing; experimenting with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements
* Interviewing and scripting interviews for shots with pro-cyclists
Skills and Experience:
* Experienced in location and studio filming
* Comfortable shooting video, and operating lights and audio equipment
* Knowledge of the cycling season and the pro circuit is essential for this role, as you will need to plan content and routes for filming based on the season
* Bilingual or Native in French / English
* Full UK drivers licence
* Organised- you will be managing a number of schedules for a large number of races
* Ability to travel to different territories during the cycling racing season
* Proficiency with video editing software - Adobe Premiere Pro would be preferable here
* Fluent in another major European language (as well as French and English) would be a huge plus
* Ideally you'll have previous commentating experience (sports commentating would be a huge benefit here)