Edit Assistant

Intermission Film now has an opportunity for a motivated and committed Edit Assistant with proven industry experience to join our London Edit Support team.

As we expand our weekend coverage, this role will be working weekend shifts within a five-day workweek schedule.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and independent thinker, capable of supporting global staff during weekends by troubleshooting technical issues while efficiently managing assigned tasks.

This role requires strong self-motivation, excellent time management, and the discipline to thrive under fast-paced conditions and tight deadlines. Exceptional communication skills are vital, as you will serve as a key liaison between editorial and production teams.

Additionally, a keen awareness of security and responsibility regarding the media you manage is crucial.

This role is office-based.

What you'll be doing...

Ingest and transcode media, manage footage across various formats, and organise assets for offline editing workflows.
Sync audio tracks, create sync maps for multi-camera shoots, and align stems to picture accurately.
Export assets in multiple codecs and containers, ensuring they meet project-specific technical specifications.
Prepare finishing materials from locked sequences for distribution across different departments in the final post-production stages.
Prepare and conform media for online editing through manual cutting, overpasting, or relinking to native files.
Support GFX/VFX workflows by providing high-resolution plates from locked spots to the internal motion graphics team.
Manage multiple deliverable formats and resize footage to meet various social media aspect ratios and platform requirements.
Set up projects for both offline and online editing, maintaining organised folder structures and project files.
Conduct thorough quality control (QC) checks on all work, upholding high standards and taking ownership of deliverables.
Utilise editorial storage systems such as EditShare and Nearline, managing workspaces and permissions efficiently.
Archive completed projects using various storage solutions, including LTO, cloud-based platforms, and other systems.
Collaborate with global teams, manage tasks independently, and consistently meet deadlines. Troubleshoot technical issues related to software and hardware, escalating problems when necessary.
Support the Post Production Engineer with machine and system maintenance and upgrades.
Stay informed of industry technologies and workflows to enhance support across the business.
Provide guidance and local training to freelancers on bespoke workflows and processes.

What we need from you...

Experience with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
Two years minimum full-time employment in post-production, as an assistant or operator.
A solid understanding of video formats, frame rates, codecs, colourspaces, audio configuration, camera rushes and folder structures.
A proactive approach to problem-solving, working closely with the Edit Assistants and Technical team to solve technical issues.
Highly organised and reliable, with strong time management skills.
Ability to excel in fast-paced environments, working independently or as part of a team.
Embraces challenges and views mistakes as opportunities for growth and learning.
A strong commitment to sharing knowledge, fostering team growth and ongoing support for continuous learning.
An enthusiastic and passionate film lover with strong communication skills, thriving in dynamic, global environments.
Professional-level written and spoken English.

Nice to have...

Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on diagnosing and troubleshooting both hardware and software issues.
Confident and proactive, with the ability to take initiative and lead when necessary.
Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset and a talent for fostering team collaboration.
Proficient in additional industry-related software tools.
At least 2 years of industry experience.

Please note this job description is not exhaustive and is liable to review following discussion with the successful applicant. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the job.

How To Apply
To apply, please CLICK HERE to send us a brief but individual cover letter via our own website, explaining why you’re excited about the role and what you can bring to it, along with your CV and links to your portfolio (if applicable).

Application process
Will likely include a short video chat, a simple task or technical assessment, and a final in-person interview in our Shoreditch-based studio with our senior team. We’re excited to meet you!

Unfortunately, we can only consider candidates with the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, or civil partnerships.

We strongly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds or other underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your application, please reach out.