Edit Technician

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the media landscape is seeking an Edit Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential support to productions, ensuring high-quality media management and editing processes. You'll work with cutting-edge technology to meet operational targets and assist in developing less experienced colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fun working environment where creativity thrives and innovation is at the forefront. If you have a passion for media and technology, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of post-production workflows and broadcast standards.
• Proficiency with broadcast IT and NLEs like Avid Media Composer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support to productions using ITV Technology’s facilities.
• Manage media and project files, ensuring operational efficiencies.

Skills

Post-production workflows

Avid Media Composer

Broadcast standards

File formats

Production processes

Broadcast IT and equipment

NLEs

DAWs

GFX software

Transcoders

Standards converters

Job description

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Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world, and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real difference. We are small enough that your impact is felt within the business but big enough to reach millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV, and advance your career. Don’t just watch it—be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team

We’re global and local, producing in 13 countries across 60+ labels in the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, The Nordics, Italy, and more. Together with creators, producers, global networks, and streamers, we’re behind some of the greatest genres, bringing thousands of hours of entertainment to everyone everywhere.

The role

As an Edit Technician at ITV, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, client-focused support and services to productions using ITV Technology’s facilities.

Your duties include providing media management, supporting editing processes, and utilizing current broadcast equipment along with emerging IT technologies to support the wider post-production department with a focus on operational efficiency and business targets.

You will assist senior team members, develop less experienced colleagues, and perform tasks such as:

1. Providing high service levels, prioritizing workload across multiple projects in accordance with departmental and health & safety guidelines.
2. Ensuring operational efficiencies are maintained.
3. Operating all relevant media hub equipment and advising clients on achieving production requirements.
4. Manipulating digital media to deliver high-quality technical and creative solutions.
5. Editing program material as required.
6. Supporting editors in their duties.
7. Working with management to ensure operational protocols are effective and documented.
8. Completing technical previews to standards specified by broadcasters such as ITV, BBC, Sky, Discovery, etc.
9. Supporting transmission services and managing media and project files, including archiving and restoring.
10. Creating and distributing file-based media, including transcoding, uploading, and streaming.
11. Maintaining post-production housekeeping, server media management, backups, and reporting utilization.
12. Providing first-line technical support for software and hardware across post-production teams.
13. Ensuring suites and operational areas are fit for purpose, reporting faults promptly.
14. Advising clients on production processes and coordinating assets between departments and external suppliers.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Strong knowledge of post-production workflows, Avid Media Composer, broadcast standards, file formats, and production processes.
• Proficiency with broadcast IT and equipment, NLEs, DAWs, GFX software, transcoders, standards converters, etc.
• Ability to discern video and audio quality to broadcast standards.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Understanding of challenges and opportunities, with the ability to adapt priorities and work with precision.
• Strong understanding of IT networks.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet timelines and budget constraints.
• Willingness to learn, prioritize, and embrace new challenges.
• Keeping up to date with market trends and new technologies.