Edit Assistant

Empire Design; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Design in London is seeking an Edit Assistant to join our busy team in the office. You will support editors, audio engineers, flame artists and account managers across a range of tasks in our production workflow.

This full-time, office-based role offers strong potential for growth into creative offline editing, Flame editing or audio post-production, with a focus on learning and delivering high-quality film trailers for the movie business.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting editors and production staff in a busy workflow.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for film and the movie industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist editors, audio engineers, flame artists and account managers in the production workflow.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Enthusiasm for film

Tools

Avid

Job description

Empire Design are looking for an Edit Assistant to join their busy team in their London office making film trailers for the movie business.

About Us

Founded in 1996, Empire Design is an award-winning film marketing company specialising in film trailers. With offices in both London and New York we create film advertising campaigns for a wide range of International clients.

The Role

In this busy role you will be assisting editors, audio engineers, flame artists and account managers in a range of tasks related to our workflow. This is a full-time office-based role and offers excellent potential development into creative offline editing, Flame editing or audio post-production.

Skills & Experience

• Preferred applicants will have experience working on Avid, and a strong technical background (including knowledge of different video frame rates and formats, encoding and management of diverse media).
• At least 1 year prior Edit Assist experience in a professional (not educational) environment is necessary.
• You will need excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, great communication skills and experience prioritising multiple deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for Film is essential!
• Salary £29k

• We believe diversity feeds creativity and fully encourage people from under-represented groups to apply.