Job Description
POSITION: POST PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Reports to: Head of Post Production
Contract type: Full time
Job location: London E2 office
Salary: £26,500 to £27,500 per annum, depending on experience.
Hours: 09:30-18:00 (Flexibility will be required when working to deadlines or on shoots)
ABOUT PLASTIC PICTURES
At Plastic Pictures, we shape and make content for the most mission led companies and purposeful brands in the world. We are creativity in motion, merging creative agency thinking with production house expertise. We specialise in video production, editing, AI post-production and animation.
Perks include:
· Working with a friendly and supportive team of passionate individuals
· Tonnes of training and development available
· Competitive salary (reviewed annually in line with inflation)
· Bupa Cashback Plan (available after 1yr of service)
· Free breakfast in the office
· Skint Lunch (once a month, before payday)
· Time Off perks – Birthday off, Moving day, Mental Health days
· Dog friendly office
· Lunchtime art club
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Post production assistant is an entry-level position that doesn’t require any type of formal training or education. However, the production industry is a competitive field so you must be hard working and efficient. The job calls for strong attention to detail and someone who loves order, process and diligence. The Post production assistant will possess good interpersonal and communications skills along with the ability to work effectively with a variety of staff from different disciplines. A good level of IT skills is a must, with a knowledge of Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
OVERVIEW
The Post production assistants responsibilities focus on ensuring the post-production workflow runs smoothly and efficiently, making them an essential team member. It is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple facets of post-production. You will need to be a brilliant multitasker, super organised, an excellent communicator and have a hands-on can-do attitude.
Responsibilities will include:
File Management:
· Organising, logging, and backing up footage.
· Ensuring files are appropriately labelled, stored, and accessible for the rest of the company.
· Managing archives of completed projects for future reference.
Editing Support:
· Preparing timelines by ingesting, syncing, and transcoding footage.
· Assisting with rough cuts or assembling edits.
· Adding basic edits such as titles, lower-thirds, or transitions for smaller projects and social media content.
· Subtitling
· Helping select stock, music or sound effects from libraries.
· Helping to online projects for delivery.
Technical Assistance:
· Troubleshooting technical issues related to software or hardware.
· Managing software updates and licenses (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud etc.).
· Ensuring exports meet client or platform specifications (e.g., formats for YouTube, social media, or internal use).
Client Interaction:
· Preparing preview links or files for client review.
· Incorporating client feedback into edits or relaying detailed notes to the editor.
· Managing deliverables and ensuring final assets are handed off correctly.
General Office Support:
· Running errands, such as collecting hard drives or ensuring equipment is available for team use.
· Maintaining a tidy and organised editing and graphics workspace.
· Opening and closing of the office.
Skills and Attributes:
· Versatility: Being comfortable switching between technical and administrative tasks.
· Basic Editing Skills: Proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere.
· Attention to Detail: Essential for managing assets and ensuring quality control.
· Communication Skills: Confidence in working with internal team members.
· Time Management: Ability to juggle multiple projects, prioritise tasks effectively and remain calm under pressure.
· Adaptable when working with unpredictable and changing schedules
Please send your CVs and a cover letter to jobs@plasticpictures.tv
Applications close on the 17th January 2025