Job Description
Is this the role for you?
Paramount Production Tech, is hiring a Broadcast Video Editor
This position is responsible for using an excellent video editing skillset to comply a varied mixture of genre content for Channel 5 (both linear and VOD) whilst showcasing a high level of compliance expertise.
What will you be doing?
• Edit a wide variety of Channel 5 content in accordance with compliance standards.
• Utilize effects packages (Boris FX, Red Giant VFX) and audio editing tools to enhance content quality.
• Manage media projects effectively using Avid Nexis.
• Apply your knowledge of broadcast technical standards to ensure all specifications are met.
• Collaborate with the team to perform quality checks, utilizing both manual review and automated QC systems.
• Solve technical challenges, including PSE corrections and QC adjustments, to meet broadcast timelines.
• Apply a comprehensive understanding of Ofcom regulations to all editing work.
What are we looking for?
• Proficiency in video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer .
• A keen eye for quality control and familiarity with reading automated QC system reports (such as BATON).
• Experience preparing content for broadcast via build edits.
• Experience at previous broadcasting company with knowledge of DPP as well as creating AS11 files
• Solid knowledge of Ofcom regulations and how they apply to broadcast content.
• Previous experience working within the post-production industry.
• Ability to work a 7-day fortnight schedule.
• Someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, agile environment.
• Comfortable working autonomously on projects while maintaining open communication with the wider team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and taking ownership of your edits.
Channel 5 is an award-winning public service broadcaster and the UK's third latest commercial TV station, reaching 3 in 4 of the UK viewing public each month. The channel has a diverse schedule of original programmes across genres including issue-led documentaries, popular factual, accessible history, stunning natural history, inclusive entertainment and reality, top level sport, high quality scripted programming, headline-grabbing current affairs and critically acclaimed children's and news programming. Channel 5 is a unit of Paramount Global.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-02w2m1-18-97-14-86-42 in your application.