Editorial Assistant

Gravity Media Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity Media Group in London is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the Assistant Producers and Producers across contracts. The role involves flexible hours including evenings and weekends and reports to the Producer. Working location: London. Role type: Full-time, permanent.

You will organise shot sourcing, log material, and assist with UEFA/FA Cup coverage, coordinating with production teams to ensure timely delivery and high-quality edits using Avid and Adobe Premiere Pro.

Qualifications

• A Broadcast Media degree or equivalent is desirable.
• Creative flair and ideation skills required.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Flexible and proactive approach to varying schedules.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Experience editing with Avid and/or Adobe Premiere Pro.

Responsibilities

• Organise shot sourcing, logging and compiling material across projects
• Work with Assistant Producers and Producers
• Cover monitoring duties on UEFA match nights
• Assist with logging during FA Cup weekends
• Facilitate footage requests for UEFA and other contracts
• Manage smaller projects to gain experience

Skills

Creative flair

Organisational skills

Flexible and proactive

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Work under pressure

Collaboration

Ideation skills

Education

Broadcast Media degree or equivalent

Tools

Avid

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Gravity Media deliver an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly-packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market-leading broadcast, technology, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events and entertainment programmes.

OUR PEOPLE

We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS

We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company’s success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment.

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

JOB TITLE: Editorial Assistant

ABOUT THE ROLE

A BRIEF SUMMARY

Based in our Production Centre, London, the Editorial Assistant is responsible for assisting the Assistant Producers and Producers across all contracts.

This role will require flexible working hours including evening and weekend shifts.

Working location: London

Weekly hours: 40 hours per week, variable weekly working pattern

Reporting to: Producer

Role type: Full-time, permanent

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Responsible for organising shot sourcing, logging and compiling of material across multiple projects
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Producers and Producers
• Cover monitoring duties on UEFA match nights
• Assist with logging duties on FA Cup weekends
• Facilitate footage requests for UEFA and other contracts
• Responsible for smaller projects to gain experience for higher levels of production

All employees are expected to contribute and participate in work activities in line with our management system to ensure the continual improvement of our business.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU

• A Broadcast Media degree or equivalent is desirable
• A demonstrable creative flair and ideation skills
• Excellent organisations skills with a robust attention to detail
• A flexible and proactive approach
• Ability to adapt to various ways of working accordingly
• Ability to self-motivate and work effectively with minimal direct supervision
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work unsociable hours
• Ability to work to pressured deadlines
• Proven experience with editing on Avid and/or Adobe Premier Pro
• Demonstrate Trust by acting with integrity, accountability, and transparency
• Promote Collaboration by working effectively across teams and sharing knowledge
• Support Innovation by contributing ideas and continuously improving ways of working