Post Production - Trainee Edit Assistant 9 month FTC

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. 

With an impressive number of applicants securing a full-time roles following this scheme, join us as a Trainee Edit Assistant and dive into the world of Broadcast and Post Production. You’ll support our Edit Operations team, mastering Broadcast-specific workflows and techniques. Learn what it means to be an edit assistant, gain invaluable technical knowledge, and build strong relationships with clients and peers in a supportive environment. Work closely with our Editing, Grading, and Audio Dubbing departments to expand your Post Production skills. 

What you'll do: 

• Providing support across all aspects of post-production within your scope of responsibility. 
• Developing a thorough knowledge of inter-departmental workflows and end to end process to support and aide the editing department. 
• Managing incoming media for Entertainment & Sport shows. 
• Logging and report support and workflow issues. 
• Ingesting of rushes from production and exporting viewing links of footage. 
• Preparing Edited sequences for Audio turnovers. 
• Participating & contributing to general technical discussions. 
• Helping to advise clients when logistical and technical issues arise. 

What we’re looking for; 

We are seeking a passionate individual with a strong interest in post-production, someone eager to learn and explore the intricacies of the field. No prior experience is necessary; we are open to candidates at any level, as long as they bring enthusiasm and a genuine drive to grow in this role. 

Other skills we’re looking for include: 

• Basic knowledge of any Editing Products e.g. Avid Media Composer, Da Vinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc. 
• Understanding of post-production workflows. 
• Basic knowledge of UK video standards. 
• Strong work ethic. 
• Clear and effective communication skills. 
• Effective time management and reporting .
• Calm in a high-pressured environment. 

Team Overview: 

Post Production provides Editing, Grading and Audio services for all of Sky’s Content Creation teams – Entertainment, New, Drama, Sport & Sports News; we also provide our services to Independent Production Houses. 

The department is made up of Editing, Audio, Edit Operations, User Support, Post Producers and Planning who work together to deliver a complete Post Production service to our clients. Our teams of specialists work across the whole spectrum of content genres from news and sport to audience entertainment shows and documentaries.  

Our talented editors, graders and audio mixers are supported by dedicated technical support, media management and workflow specialists. Complex programme creation is managed by our Post Producers. The people and resources are co-ordinated by our Planning department. 

FTC Rewards: 

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster: 

• Access to free NOWTV, for streaming all your favourite shows 
• A generous pension package 
• Private healthcare 
• ·Discounted mobile and broadband 

How You'll Work: 

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. 

Your Office Base:

Osterley 

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. 

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. 

Inclusion: 

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all,  and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 

Why wait? 

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.