Technical Edit Assistant

Job Description

Your Role:

Working within Post Production, the Edit Assistant is primarily responsible for undertaking a range of media management and edit support functions within the department. This role requires editing skills using Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer and Adobe After Effects. An understanding of Post Production and non-linear editing workflows is a must.

The Editor Assistant will support the Editors and the Technical Operations Supervisor in providing high levels of customer services to the network channels, as well as other internal clients. The Edit Assistant will be required to highlight any client needs, edit sessions, workflow challenges/efficiencies or technical/operational problems to the Technical Operations Supervisor. This role also includes Quality Assessment work.

Key Responsibilities:
• Providing technical and/or operational support to the editors, the general Postproduction team, other staff members and clients.
• Understanding and executing the end-to-end file delivery process.
• Management of media and projects on all relevant network locations and file delivery/viewing systems.
• Troubleshooting issues with media or the edit platform.
• Preparing sequences and media in advance of an edit.
• Playing out, packaging, and delivering assets from and to Edit, GFX and/or Audio.
• Carrying out basic Edit or GFX work as required.
• Communicating queries or missing materials to Edit Bookings and/or the Edit Coordinators. Liaising with the internal and external media suppliers where necessary.
• Reporting any technical problems to the Postproduction Supervisor and to relevant engineering teams.
• QC-ing of assets, including newly created materials.
• Keeping logs and handovers up-to-date and accurate.
• Able to thoroughly carry out metadata entry tasks.
• An impeccable attention to detail is a must.
• Responsible for ensuring all operational procedures are followed.
• Prioritise and deal with certain queries as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Analyse the current workflow and propose/report anything that can be improved.
• Ad hoc duties.
• You are required to work shifts due to the nature of the live sports (days, nights and weekends shifts). The department is covered 24/7 365.

Requirements:
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and the Creative Cloud Suite are essential.
• Knowledge of Helmut and MAM/Framelight is desirable.
• Knowledge of file-based workflows and broadcast technology, including understanding of video and audio theory.
• Understanding of PSE compliance.
• A basic knowledge of remote edit and Cloud-based workflows in general.
• Knowledge of common file types, codecs and resolutions.
• Ability to QC and repair, where necessary, erroneous content.
• Keen interest in sports content.
• Good organisational skills – a focused, analytical and methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own time and work to meet demanding deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate, prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Technical training and experience in a recognized post facility or media-based organisation.
• Good operational knowledge of working within a team editing environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to use initiative and make decisions but recognize problems and escalate as appropriate.
• Excellent IT and computing skills.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7696q-18-222-98-91-42 in your application.