MCR Assistant

Run VT are looking to expand its MCR team. 

We are looking for an Edit Assistant/ MCR Operator, ideally to start as soon as possible. 

We are a post-production house based in London, Newcastle and Brighton. We are one of the longest serving post houses in the UK. 

We specialize in delivering broadcast content for television as well as moving image for web-based platforms.

The ideal candidate can confidently complete most, if not all, of the following tasks:

• Transcode, Ingest, and Consolidate media within Avid
• File conversion within Adobe Media Encoder or similar program
• File delivery for a variety of formats meeting exact delivery requirements and broadcast specifications including file creation and Eye QC
• Conform/dynamic relink
• Audio-Visual syncing
• Edit Decision List (EDL) creation
• Media management within physical and digital libraries
• Setting up and shutting down edit suites
• Digitising and deck layoffs using a wide variety of VTRs including Digibeta, Beta SP, DVCAM, HDVCAM, HDCAM, DVCPro and SR
• Coordinating with the Post Producer to ensure progress updates
• Problem solve Avid errors effectively and efficiently to minimise loss of edit time
• Manage competing priorities, including clients’ work requests efficiently while continuing to maintain daily activities and assist all edit suites.

Details:

Please note these positions will require shift work. Being available between 7:00 - 23:00 is essential to the role.

Key Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Good knowledge of Avid edit systems including Media Composer
• A basic knowledge of Adobe Premier Pro & DaVinci Resolve 
• An understanding of broadcast ingest and delivery standards
• Logical and efficient approach to solving problems
• Computer literate on Windows and Mac, Word, Excel, etc. 
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to identify, prioritise and solve problems
• Able to work both within a team and autonomously
• Eager and always ready to learn.