Avid Edit Assistant (Video Production)

TL;DR

Avid Edit Assistant (Video Production): Providing post-production support for high-end documentaries and HETV content with an accent on Avid Media Composer workflows and transatlantic collaboration. Focus on managing complex media ingests, conforming for finishing, and maintaining LTO backup systems.

Location: Based in Kew, London. Remote working is not possible.

Company

A leading global production company specializing in sports, unscripted, and branded entertainment with BAFTA-winning storytelling.

What you will do

• Perform daily edit support including ingesting, grouping, syncs, pulls, and creating temporary GFX.
• Provide finishing support services such as conforming, media management, and online editorial turnover.
• Facilitate communication and change management as a bridge for transatlantic collaboration between UK and US facilities.
• Support technical teams with onboarding, induction, and system support based in the UK.
• Manage and maintain LTO backup and media management services.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Edit Assistant on HETV and/or feature-length content.
• Strong working knowledge of Avid Media Composer and general post-production infrastructure.
• Experience ingesting and syncing large amounts of footage, including 8K, 6K, and drone.
• Must be based in Kew, London; remote work is not possible.
• Ability to work a late shift pattern (15:00-00:00 GMT) to align with US operations.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with LTO backup systems and media management.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at a BAFTA-winning and Emmy-nominated production company.
• Ranked as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work.
• Inclusive environment committed to equal opportunity for all backgrounds.
• Lieu days provided for any days worked beyond the standard five-day week.