LONDON, UK: Video/GFX/Sound editor wanted for long-term freelance work

Fraktiv (based in Soho, London, UK) is looking for an freelance video editor to work as a junior/assistant editor on a 15-part TV series (15x1hr, all HD), commencing March/April 2010.

Due to production timescales, the filming and hence edit schedule will be spread over an 11 month period, so work will not be full-time but we would expect any applicant to make themselves available for the entire 11 month period as and when edits are required (a full schedule will be available in a few weeks). Individual episodes are required to be completed (digitised/edited/reviewed/VO'ed/mastered) by our studio within 5-7 days, during which any applicants would be required for 3-5 days for a variety of tasks.

Applicants must have a high level knowledge and demonstrable practical experience in the following areas:

• Ability to edit using Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 on BOTH PC and Mac platforms,
• Ability to use video capture applications (i.e. familiarity with logging, batching, deck control, etc),
• Ability to use current versions of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Encore, Media Encoder, Soundbooth, Audition and Illustrator (knowledge of Dreamweaver and Autodesk 3ds max would be preferred too),
• Ability to encode and deliver review materials to clients via web technologies (video upload, FTP, etc) and DVD,
• Ability to organise project and media assets,
• Ability to use professional HD VTRs (ingest and export).

Applicants must also be able to:

• Demonstrate quick, precise and creative editing abilities and the ability to employ our 'house style',
• Demonstrate and use their production and post-production knowledge as applied to their tasks,
• Demonstrate a good practical understanding of NLE and post-production equipment,
• Manage multiple projects, sometimes concurrently,
• Aid in the management of voice-over recording sessions,
• Communicate clearly with clients and the senior editor,
• Work to tight deadlines.

It is expected that the applicant would have a variety of both specific and generic 'studio' responsibilities, including:

• Logging, digitising, capturing and asset management,
• Rough cut edits (from paper edits) and graphics prep,
• Voice-over recording sessions,
• Mastering,
• Organising some studio and client admin.

This is NOT a runner position, but a junior/assistant editor position on an internationally airing TV series. This is NOT a full-time position, but a long-term freelance position.

For more about Fraktiv, please see our CreativeCow profile here, or visit our website.

To apply for this position, please contact Oli: info@fraktiv.com (please supply a CV and any references). Please do not post your applications directly on CreativeCow, thanks!

NB: For allergy sufferers, please note that this position may not be suitable for those with a dog/cat allergies.

Oli da Costa
Fraktiv Post Production
London W1