Junior Technical Operator - 6 month FTC - Production Advertising

McCann Manchester Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication agency seeks a Junior Technical Operator in London for a 6-month FTC. This role offers training and career development opportunities, focusing on media management, quality control, and communication within the dynamic broadcast environment. Successful candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

Benefits

Training and mentorship

Onsite massages and haircuts

Free onsite breakfast and snacks

Birthday off

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong interest in TV Broadcast Standards and workflows.
• Ability to prepare media for editors, primarily within an Adobe Premiere Pro environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data wrangling, ensuring media integrity from ingest to delivery.
• Develop skills in performing Quality Control (QC) of material entering and leaving the department.
• Maintain consistent communication with producers during production.

Skills

Video editing software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Junior Technical Operator - 6 month FTC - Production Advertising

ID 5309

Job Description

JUNIOR TECHNICAL OPERATOR Focus: Video & Broadcast studio Location: Craft London Report to: Studio Technology Manager Contract: Immediate 6 MONTH FTC in view to extend Hybrid working from 135 Bishopsgate on a shift pattern between 9am-7pm Mon - Fri Please only apply if you have the rights to work in the UK and are able to work onsite at our London Bishopsgate office. WHO WE ARE We are a creative communications agency with the spirit and passion of a boutique, backed by the strength of the world’s largest advertising network. At our core, we are explorers—pushing boundaries to deliver compelling, impactful work that transforms the brands we serve. Our culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and driven by a shared passion for creativity and excellence. YOUR ROLE As our Junior Technical Operator, you'll be a vital and developing hub supporting our dynamic broadcast and digital department. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and learn from experienced professionals. You will assist our talented editors, VFX artists, audio engineers, colourists, and producers by managing crucial technical aspects of their workflow. Your responsibilities will be diverse and will expand as you learn, from supplying final master files and transcoding media to project setup, ingesting rushes, and sourcing materials. This is a fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You'll thrive under tight deadlines and quick project turnarounds, gaining invaluable experience and developing your skills in an exciting, cutting-edge media environment with dedicated training and support. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES (You will receive training and support to become proficient in these areas) MEDIA & DATA MANAGEMENT oAssist with data wrangling, learning to ensure media integrity from ingest to delivery. oSupport the ingest of camera rushes, transcode to proxy files, generate camera reports, and perform sound syncing. oHelp organise and prepare media for Adobe Premiere Pro projects. oLearn to manage projects, metadata, and media assets effectively. oBecome familiar with efficiently utilising cloud & SAN storage, accurately tracking project status, and managing archives. QUALITY CONTROL & DELIVERY oDevelop skills in performing thorough Quality Control (QC) of material entering and leaving the department, with guidance. oLearn to generate and deliver broadcast-quality files for playout, ensuring adherence to technical specifications. oGain experience in encoding and transcoding media to and from a wide range of file formats for various ingest and delivery requirements. WORKFLOW & COMMUNICATION oMaintain consistent and open communication with producers and other team members throughout the production pipeline. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & FOUNDATION •Good working knowledge of video editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. •A foundational understanding of, or a strong demonstrated interest in, TV Broadcast Standards and workflows (further training will be provided). •A keen eye for detail, essential for learning and performing Quality Control (QC) processes (training on specific broadcast standards and delivery specifications will be provided). •The ability and enthusiasm to learn how to prepare media for editors, primarily within an Adobe Premiere Pro environment. •Eagerness to be trained on conforming projects for colour grade and online edit, preferably in both Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. •Proficiency with macOS operating system. DESIRABLE SKILLS (ADVANTAGEOUS) •Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects. •An interest in the advertising-focused broadcast environment. •Familiarity with Microsoft 365 suite. •Awareness of content delivery platforms (e.g., Frame.io, Signiant, Aspera, FTP, Azure, Egnyte, LucidLink). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS •Premiere Pro Skills •A really good understanding of Mac based software •Ambition and drive to carve a career in the technical side of production WHO YOU ARE •You are a highly organised individual with a proactive approach and a strong desire to learn. •An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team and, with guidance, independently on your own initiative. •You possess emerging problem-solving skills and can manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with support from the team. •A genuine passion for broadcast technology, post-production workflows, and a keen ambition to develop new skills. •You maintain a friendly, approachable, and professional manner. WHAT WE OFFER •Dedicated training and mentorship from experienced professionals in the field. •A clear path for skill development and career progression within a supportive team. •Hands-on experience with cutting-edge broadcast technologies and workflows. •Opportunity to contribute to exciting projects for leading clients. MORE THAN JUST A PAYCHECK •As well as the more standard benefits of holiday, pension, subsidised private medical insurance, life assurance and group income protection we offer: •Three ‘Time Well Taken’ days throughout the year where we switch off collectively with our MWG UK partner agencies •Access to on-site massages, haircuts and manicures as well as cuddles from furry friends (we're a dog friendly office) •Free onsite breakfast, snacks and drinks with regular ‘Lounge Nights’ in the office rooftop social space •Monthly agency get togethers focused around moment's that matter. •Lots of tools to help us grow from SPARK (our internal L&D platform) to LinkedIn Learning, as well as external partnerships with NABS and the IPA •Your birthday off – because who wants to work on their birthday? •A tree planted in your name for every year you celebrate your McCanniversary •A Cycle to Work scheme and facilities including showers and hair styling appliances •Discounts with partners such as Eataly, Merlin and cinemas as well as access to independent financial advice Craft is a disability-confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications, we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme. If you have a disability, we want everyone to feel at ease when going through our recruitment process. We are working to make our website and processes more accessible, if you encounter any issues and would like this information in an alternative format, or if you need further support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail] for any adjustments you may need to perform at your best. No recruitment agencies, thank you. NOTE: this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

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At Craft, we bring assets to life at speed and scale across languages, channels & cultures. We are a global, borderless network of over 1,300 creative makers and problemsolvers and our approach to content creation is informed by dataand powered by emerging production technology. Our work has earned awards and recognition at Cannes, the Effies, CLIOs and more.