Edit Assistant - London, United Kingdom - WarnerMedia

WarnerMedia
WarnerMedia
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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

_Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here._

_ Welcome to Warner Bros. Discoverythe stuff dreams are made of._

Who We Are


When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth.

Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the_ creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what's next


From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves.

Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.


Your New 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
Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere 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 Manager in providing high levels of customer services to all clients and across all workflows.

The Edit Assistant will be required to highlight any client needs, edit sessions, workflow challenges/efficiencies or technical/operational problems to the Technical Operations Manager.

This role also includes Quality Assessment work.


Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Receipt and processing/ingest of video, audio and GFX materials for Post Production's Edit, GFX and Audio work.
  • Management of media and projects on all relevant network locations, file delivery/viewing systems and archives, including NEXIS workspaces and the MediaCentral / Interplay platform.
  • Conforming/Preparing sequences and media in advance of an edit, grade or audio session.
  • Playing out, packaging and delivering assets from and to Edit, GFX and/or Audio.
  • Rendering/transcoding of assets using any necessary software and/or hardware solutions.
  • Providing technical and/or operational support to the editors, the general Post Production team, other staff members and clients.
  • Carrying out basic Edit, Packaging 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 Post Production Engineering team and feedback any issues to the Technical Operations Manager
  • QC'ing of assets, including newly created materials
  • Keeping all work records and logs uptodate 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 thoroughly and precisely
  • Prioritize and deal with certain queries as quickly and efficiently as possible
  • Analyze the current workflow and propose/report anything that can be improved
  • You may be required to work shifts (days, nights and weekends shifts)

Qualifications & Experience...

  • Good knowledge of
    Avid Media Composer is absolutely essential.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of filebased workflows and broadcast technology, including understanding of video and audio theory
  • Knowledge of common filetypes, codecs and resolutions.
  • Ability to QC and repair, where necessary, erroneous content
  • Understanding of the AVID Interplay server is a plus
  • Good organizational skills a focused, analytical and methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
  • Selfmotivated with the ability to manage your own time and work to meet demanding deadlines
  • Ability to coordinate, prioritize and work in a fastpaced environment
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Technical training and experience in a recognized post facility or mediabased organization.
  • Ability and motivation to research and selfteach using available online editing resources, where necessary.
  • 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

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