Online Editor – BBC (London)
Job Introduction
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS
BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.
We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III.
The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.
From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.
ABOUT DRAMA PRODUCTIONS
BBC Studios Drama Productions sits at the heart of the UK as our slate of award-winning soaps and dramas continue to bring audiences together week after week.
We have a slate of award-winning productions based in the West Midlands including the new kid in town, Silent Witness, and our trio of fabulous cosy crime shows, Father Brown, Sister Boniface Mysteries, and Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators. Through these shows we plan to continue our commitment to investing in the region and championing local talent across all departments.
At BBC Studios Drama Productions, we’re passionate about developing and nurturing a creative and diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on providing some of the most supportive, hands-on editorial and production training opportunities across the whole of the UK including the West Midlands.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for an experienced, fast and creative online drama Editor, with excellent storytelling skills, and a passion for scripted content. You will work closely with production teams across the West Midlands on shows such as Sister Boniface Mysteries, Father Brown and Silent Witness; helping them to realise their creative ambition through the edit.
You will also be instrumental in the set up and establishment of our new post production facility house; deputising for the Head of Post Production where required.
You will have experience in a wide range of software packages to offline, online and grade. You will be a highly motivated self-starter who takes pride in completing projects to the highest standard possible, and be flexible with regards to moving deadlines and requirements.
You will have strong communication skills; having worked with a variety of production teams, you will be able to work to a defined brief. You will work collaboratively with the Series Producer, Exec and Line Producer to ensure your work reflects their vision, and aligns with the overall tone and ambition and budget of the series. You will confidently advise or gently challenge where you have expert knowledge which may help inform important decisions or improve processes.
Combined with first class planning and organisational abilities, you will have considerable drama edit experience, as well as technical and editorial expertise. You will have experience of troubleshooting, installing kit and software, and problem solving both technical and editorial issues.
Knowledge of Avid is essential, along with an understanding of transmission and technical standards for delivery.
Key Responsibilities
• Edit, Online, Review & QAR programmes
• Making technical repairs, resolving production issues and assessing VFX requirements
• Performing paint outs and basic VFX work
• Simple grading and graphics work
• Producing broadcast quality sound mix for short promo packages
• Support installation and troubleshooting at the Birmingham post production hub
• Engineering and technical support
• Deputising for Head of Post Production as required and supporting junior staff
• Meeting broadcast technical standards for deliveries for UK and International
What does it take?
• Experienced drama editor
• Full knowledge of Avid editing software
• Working knowledge of Adobe products
• Good knowledge of audio
• Full understanding of Broadcast Technical standards for UK and International delivery
• Full understanding of HD, UHD & 4K workflows
• Ability to use various software packages
• Experience of working independently and making editorial judgement decisions
• Experience of working to detailed and specific briefs
• Experience of working in a role where you demonstrated strong communication and collaboration skills to realise the creative ambition of the production team; embracing their ideas and offering your own in order to improve the final output or processes
• Experience of conveying creative ideas and technical information clearly whilst working at pace
• Expert knowledge of the television production process and experience of working in environments where requirements and deadlines regularly shift
• Experience of working across multiple edits simultaneously
• Knowledge of our West Midlands content as listed above
Life at BBC Studios
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here.
The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.
BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.
As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on [email protected]
Package Description
Job Reference: Online Editor
Band: D
Salary: £49,000 – £59,000 pa
Contract: 10 month fixed term contract
Preferred start date: 6th January
Location: Birmingham 5 days per week on site at our Post Production facility with the possibility of occasional WFH
What will you gain from working at BBC Studios?
· We offer a competitive salary package
· Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid
· 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
· A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
· A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation
