Media Production Trainee

The Institute of Art and Ideas; England; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational platform in the UK is seeking a Media Production Trainee to join their dynamic team. The role offers the chance to work on multi-camera editing of high-profile events, social media marketing, and online content production. The ideal candidate should have experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and camera work. This full-time position provides opportunities for career growth through hands-on experiences at noteworthy festivals and events. Benefits include hybrid working arrangements and support for personal well-being.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare insurance

Gym discounts

Festival ticket discounts

Qualifications

• Proactive and hard-working individual willing to learn quickly.
• Experience editing with Premiere Pro.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of camera work.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Media Production team at live events.
• Edit live debates and produce online content.
• Help man cameras at live events and organize crew schedules.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Camera work

Social media content creation

Tools

Adobe AfterEffects

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

This is a remarkable opportunity to contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding and unique organisation, the Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI).

Described by The Guardian as “the return to big thinking” and by Total Politics as “Europe’s answer to TED,” the Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI) is home to IAI.tv, a leading global educational platform delivering high‑quality video lectures, debates, and courses from the world’s foremost thinkers, scientists, artists, and policymakers. With an audience of tens of millions worldwide, the IAI is redefining how bold ideas are shared and taught across borders. Alongside its digital platform, the IAI also curates HowTheLightGetsIn, the world’s largest philosophy and music festival, bringing its mission of accessible thought and dialogue to live audiences year‑round.

Responsibilities

As a Media Production Trainee, you will work closely with the Media Production team, working from our offices in central London and from home. The role will be mainly focused on multi‑camera editing of live debates, talks and music filmed at HowTheLightGetsIn, as well as other high‑profile IAI events. You will be trained to edit in a professional workflow alongside experienced editors. You will also have the chance to work on social media marketing campaigns and prepare a wide range of material from festival trailers to concert videos and podcasts. You will be responsible for the production of high‑level online content for release on our streaming platform, our growing YouTube channel and for international clients. We are also looking for someone with experience in social media content creation or podcast editing as these are areas we are looking to expand into.

Candidate Roles

The successful candidate will also be an integral part of the team at all of our upcoming online and live events helping to create new and exciting video content. The candidate must also show excellent camera skills and experience as they will become a senior member of our film crew during the festival, manning cameras at live events and helping to organise the crew schedules and kit hire. The role has great scope for rapid advancement, in particular in the fields of post‑production and live event production.

Experience editing with Adobe Premiere Pro is necessary and a keen enthusiasm to work in media is a must!

Necessary requirements

• Proactive and hard‑working individual who is willing to learn and grow quickly.
• Experience editing with Premiere Pro.
• Experience working in a fast paced environment.
• Experience of camera work.

Desired Skills

• Experience in producing or editing podcasts.
• Experience in multi‑camera editing.
• Knowledge of social media video editing and formats.
• Experience with Adobe AfterEffects and Photoshop.
• Experience of live‑streaming events or videos.
• Experience in graphic design, trailers, and / or adverts.

Benefits

At TVF Media, we are focused on supporting your career progression and wellbeing. In joining our team, you will also become eligible for our range of benefits, including our pension scheme, private healthcare insurance cashback scheme, hybrid working, EAP, Cycle to Work, frequent company socials and biannual parties, gym and HowTheLightGetsIn festival ticket discounts, and more!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do.

This is a full‑time, paid position and will start as soon as possible.

If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this role please apply with your CV and Cover Letter now!

Please ensure you include a link to your portfolio / work examples - applications without this will not be considered.