AV Studio Assistant

Character Options; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an AV Studio Assistant, where your creativity and technical skills will shine. This role involves creating engaging video content for television and online platforms, ensuring all materials meet broadcast standards. You'll collaborate with a dynamic marketing team, manage content creation, and enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible hours. With a passion for the toys and kids' entertainment industry, you'll thrive in a role that values innovation and teamwork. Expect great benefits, including private medical insurance and generous holiday leave, as you contribute to exciting projects that delight audiences.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

22 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Free Parking

Life Assurance

Sick Pay

Staff Discounts

Pension

Bonus Pay

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in real-world audio or video editing.
• Understanding of technical requirements for broadcast materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating engaging video content for TV and online.
• Prep and submit TV commercials for broadcast approvals.

Skills

Video Editing

Audio Editing

Creative Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Broadcast Technical Requirements

Multitasking

Deadline Management

Passion for Toys and Kids' Entertainment

Tools

Autodesk Flame

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Avid Media Composer

Adobe Creative Suite

Avid ProTools

DaVinci Resolve

Cinema 4D

Job description

AV Studio Assistant | Oldham, OL4 5JL | Full Time | Salary depending on experience

Character Options Limited is part of The Character Group plc, an AIM-listed toy company. We design, develop, and distribute a wide range of licensed and non-licensed products, including Heroes of Goo Jit Zu, Teletubbies, Doctor Who, Ben & Holly, and more. With offices in the UK, Denmark, the US, and Asia, we are investing in a direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce division to drive online sales growth.

We are looking for someone to assist in the creation of video content for both television and online purposes. To create engaging content with innovative ideas and approaches, utilizing the entire range of production and postproduction skills.

Are you the right person for the job?

• 2yrs+ experience real world editing (Audio or Video).
• Understanding of the technical requirements for broadcast materials.
• Creative problem solver with an eye for detail.
• Comfortable working unsupervised.
• Flexibility with multi-tasking – it is a small dept., and everyone needs to be able to do whatever is needed to get the job done.
• Ability to work to deadlines and deliver completed videos on time.
• A passion for toys and kids’ entertainment industry.
• Experience using the following would be preferred but not essential - Autodesk Flame, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite, Avid ProTools, DaVinci Resolve, Cinema 4d.

What will your role look like?

Broadcast Administration

• Prepping and submitting TV commercials to Clearcast for broadcast approvals.
• Uploading materials to Ad stream and placing the station orders.
• Placing copy instructions for the broadcast stations on the Caria system.
• Maintain clock number database.

Data Handling

• Supply customers with required materials (such as international commercials).
• Ensure that online hosts are up to date with latest TVCs and demo content.
• Downloading and prepping materials from external suppliers.

Online Content Creation

• Work with the marketing team to plan new online content.
• Prepare and shoot video content for online distribution (retail and social).
• All post-production necessary to edit and finalize content.

What can you expect in return?

• Hours: Office Based Monday to Friday with Flexi-Time Core Hours
• Private Medical Insurance
• 22 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Free Parking
• Life Assurance
• Sick Pay
• Staff Discounts
• Pension
• Bonus pay

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