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Assistant Editor Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at ZERO
Job title: Assistant Editor
Reporting Line: Post Production Director
Salary: £30k – £40k
About ZERO
Founded in 2023 and incubated by The Midnight Club, ZERO was created with a bold vision to reshape the standards of production. Beyond being a traditional production company, we lead industry innovation by setting new benchmarks in how we make through diversity, circularity, and outstanding on-set experiences.
At ZERO, our work is influenced by cultural trends and movements, which impact how we approach and execute production. We prioritise cultivating talent and champion being different. We seek culturally attuned production methods and are always looking for betterment. If you’re excited about influencing the future of the industry and joining a team that thrives on pushing boundaries, ZERO is the place for you.
ZERO is fully integrated within The Midnight Club, serving as their trusted production partner. This close integration gives us a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with the creatives developing the concepts we bring to life. By working hand in hand, we break down the traditional boundaries that often exist between agencies and production companies, fostering a more fluid and collaborative production process. In TMC’s words, “ZERO is how we make.”
THE ROLE
The primary purpose of the Assistant Editor role is to support the TMC Creative and Content team, as well as the wider group, in delivering the highest standard of creative output across content and campaign activations.
You will be multi-skilled and able to take on various responsibilities across the company
Your main responsibilities will be as follows:
- Ingesting media and preparing for editors
- Logging of material and basic editing
- Basic editing social content for big brands
- Versioning into multiple formats
- DIT/Data Wrangling
- Server Management
- QC
- Managing all media from shoots, contributors and graphics houses, ensuring everything is suitably backed up and labelled correctly
- You will be aware of new developments in relevant technology
- You will keep abreast of new technology and social media platforms
- Applicant should have good technical knowledge of adobe premiere pro
- Ensure correct naming conventions are applied
- Research and source archive materials
- Prepare edits for grade/sound by generating EDLs and XMLs, AAFs
ABOUT YOU
- You will have at least 1 year of experience in a similar role
- Must be skilled in Premiere Pro and Media Encoder
- Proficient in After Effects is advantageous
- Enthusiastic and passionate about great creative work
- Passionate about AI driven workflows
- Flexible and ready to think on your feet to fit in a busy creative environment
- Comfortable operating in a hybrid role
- You will be highly organised and driven
- Be confident when dealing with the general public
- Take direction well and be a team player
- Have good communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Show a willingness to learn with proactive attitude
- Be punctual with good timekeeping skills
- Have a good eye for detail
ADDITIONAL COMPANY BENEFITS
- 25 days paid holiday (per annum) plus Bank holidays
- Xmas office closure in addition to your Holiday entitlement
- Company healthcare for yourself with Health Shield
- Use our Well-Hub app, access to 2,500+ gyms, studios, therapy and meditation
- Assistance programme with 24/7 confidential access as part of your Health Shield plan
- Flexible working scheme – Monday plus two other days of your choice in the office
- Mentoring programme parallel to your Line Management scheme
- Work Pension scheme
- Full access to a range of training courses
WHY ZERO?
At ZERO, we’re not just making things — we’re changing the way things are made. We believe in a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative future for production, and we’re looking for people who share that vision. Joining ZERO means being part of a bold new venture, where you’ll have the chance to shape not only our company but the industry itself.
ZERO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
ZERO is an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.
ZERO is a certified B Corp, committed to having a positive impact on our people, communities, and the environment.
Title: Assistant Editor
Company: ZERO
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
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