Edit Assistant | SkyPost Production
The role of an Edit Assistant within SPP at Sky is to manage content from acquisition through to delivery. You will work within a fast-pacedPost Productionenvironment, navigating complex workflows with meticulous detail. You willbe responsible forensuring projects are delivered to deadlines in a professional and sustainable manner while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the department.
We deliver the most innovative and best Sports content experience to our customers across all platforms. We promote continuous innovation, driving value for our customers and high-quality output. Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work that they undertake both on screen and behind the scenes
Alongside delivering work to a consistently high standard and supporting our productions through technical workflows, you are expected to take ownership of your own development. Continuous learning, developing your skills anddemonstratinginitiative are fundamental to fulfilling this role, with progression achieved through a combination of the opportunities we provide and the initiative youdemonstrate
Success in this role is measured not only by the quality of the work you deliver today, but by the progress you make towards the next stage of your career. Your ongoing development is an essential part of the role and the success of the department.
Whatyou'lldo
Drive Edit Operations:Provide seamless, hands-on support across all areas of Post Production, adding value from day one.
Lead the Production Lifecycle:Assist editors before, during and after production, ensuring high-efficiency workflows and timelydelivery.
Master Complex Media:Manage projects and media for entertainment and sports content with the confidence to handle high-pressure, complex assets.
Technical Execution:Work fluently across HD, UHD and HDRworkflows, applying expert technical knowledge to every task.
Workflow Optimisation:Apply a deep understanding of modern post-production workflows, focusing on efficiency and process evolution.
Technical Deliverables:Expert creation of AAFs and EDLs for the audio team, including mastering conform and dynamic relink.
Session Prep:Prepare content for online and grading sessions, including meticulous Baselightpreps.
Rigorous Quality Assurance:Champion SPP’s exacting standards by verifying your work at every stage of the process. Maintaining a "right-first-time" mindset, proactively checking for errors at every step ensuring we consistently deliver a flawless,high qualityservice.
Troubleshoot & Escalate:Log and resolve support and workflow issues, collaborating across departments to keep the pipeline moving.
Modern Storage:Support the management of tiered, cloud-based, and virtualized storage solutions.
Editor Support:Provide expert first-line support to editors and production staff, drawing on your experience to resolve issues quickly.
Mentor:Participatein mentoring newer team members, sharing insights tomaintainteam excellence.
Whatyou'llbring
Essential Criteria
Proven Experience:Solid, hands-on experience as an Edit Assistant in a fast-paced Post Productionor broadcast environment
Software Mastery:Advanced working knowledge of Avid Media Composerand proficiencywith other tools such as Adobe Premiere&Baselight
System Knowledge:Experience with Nexis, Interplayand modern media management systems.
Technical Fluency:A strong understanding of current video standards, codecsand cloud-integrated workflows.
Communication:Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, "can-do" mindset.
Efficiency:Excellent time management and the ability to report clearly on project status.
Resilience:A calm, proactive approach in high-pressure environments, with the ability to take full ownership of your responsibilities.
Howyou’llwork:
At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible workingremainsa key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds – time working at home, as well as time in the office.
The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3in the office per week.
Inclusion:
Our people make Sky what it is.That’swhywe’recommitted to being an inclusive employer, where everyone can be themselves, have their voice heard, and do their best work for our customers.It'san important part of being a fair and responsible business.We'rea Disability Confident Accredited Employer and are committed to providing a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you whereappropriate Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.
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