Permanent (Full Time) – Advertising Post & Production – London - Salary Commensurate with Experience

Minimum: 8 years - Data Management / MCR Operator Support in Advertising and 10 years in Post Production, preferably all Advertising Experience

The Role

This is a hybrid position between data management and MCR operator support.

As this is a 'technical heavy' support position, it is key that you are solid in each area of this all-encompassing Production Support role and comfortable with all aspects of the job. You will have the ability to work efficiently and quickly and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will be given the tools and the support you need to build your career. You will bring your passion, commitment and the energy to make a difference.

Ideally you will have previous production agency experience and be available for immediate start.

What is your experience?

It is key that you are solid in all areas of this all-encompassing Production support role. Ideally you will have worked in a production agency previously.

Our Client

Our client is a spirited and passionate creative communications agency, exploring new worlds in search of compelling and impactful work which will transform their clients' brands.

This is a production and marketing communications agency which delivers content across print, digital and video media. They encourage an entrepreneurial approach and believe that the best ideas can come from anyone and from anywhere.

As one of the industry’s largest global production networks, our client's teams collaborate to create smart, bespoke, networked client solutions for many world-class brands.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Data Management

• Archive projects to Azure
• Un-Archive projects from Azure
• Unarchive of legacy LTO archive and push to Azure
• Archive/Management of old shoot drives
• Manage data limits on the SAN and running regular reports
• Manage Software licences
• Manage naming conventions
• Align all above with each client office
• Ensure all rushes and projects are returned from 3rd party suppliers/post houses etc

Operator Support

• First line troubleshooting and support of broadcast machine issues
• Identify issues and report them to engineering and management via tickets and emails
• Calibration of monitors

Project Support

• Advise on cameras for shoots
• Advise producers and editors on workflows
• Utilise knowledge and experience to provide support and solutions on a project-by-project basis
• Produce dailies from all shoots
• Ensure all video data complies with edit systems
• Manage and organise all moving image and audio media, including original camera files, completed edits, raw audio recordings
• Action Visual Effects pulls to produce data suitable for VFX clean-up and grading

General Support

• Keep abreast of Broadcast Industry technology and trends, including suitable edit systems and solutions
• QC of broadcast clocks, reporting issues to producers
• Upload of successful Clocks to AssetsPlus
• Enforce company workflows and policy where possible and applicable
• Manage time and liaise with bookings
• Updating media encoder presets to current delivery specifications to aid editors with exports

Qualifications:

• 8 - 10 years MCR experience
• 10 years industry experience - preferably Advertising
• A proactive people person
• Technically savvy with experience across multiple technology platforms
• Expert at prioritising and time management
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate strong sense of ownership and accountability

Our client is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion