Assistant Editor with Media Co-op – 6 Month Placement
Mon 21 May 2012 / Opportunities
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
This opportunity is specifically for a Highlands & Islands based aspiring Editor, starting June 2012.
ScreenHI is delighted to be supporting a Traineeship for an Assistant Editor on a landmark BBC ALBA documentary this year It’s a fantastic chance for an ambitious and gifted individual who wants to progress in the industry as an Editor. Gaelic language would be a real advantage, but not essential.
The Assistant Editor placement will be based in Glasgow, at the production company Media Co-op. You will be working closely with a creative and award-winning Director and Editor, a fabulous chance to learn and to enhance your skills. Most of your work will be on a single BBC Alba documentary, but you will also work as Assistant Editor on some other short-form productions going through the company in the same period, and help with archiving and the maintenance of smooth-running post-production systems.
There is a weekly fee for the Trainee which works out at an annual salary of c£18k pro rata Duration is 6 months continuous, from mid-June to mid-December 2012
Requirements:
- Current base in Highlands and Islands
- Passion for editing and post-production
- Some knowledge of Final Cut Pro, and willingness to learn more
- Excellent organisational skills and systematic approach to logging rushes
Other Assistant Editor duties:
- Ability to transcribe interviews in English
Desirable:
- Gaelic
To apply, please email a motivational statement and CV to: Louise Scott, Producer, 0141 551 9813
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