Distribution Assistant

JOB TITLE: Distribution Assistant

REPORTING TO: Digital Distribution Manager

LOCATION: Soho, London

HOURS: 9:30-18:00

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Picture Production Company is a leading International Creative Production agency that combines a dedicated award-winning creative team with unparalleled production facilities.

With offices in London and LA, we offer a full agency cross platform service that delivers on brief, on budget and on schedule – our commitment, our passion and our attention to detail can be seen on-screen in each and every job we do.

Role Overview

Sat within the Distribution team, the role of the Assistant is to provide support on the quality control, delivery and clearance of broadcast and VOD material to fulfil client media plans both in the UK and Internationally.

Main Responsibilities

• To transcode finished materials to a multitude of specifications for broadcast, online and out-of-home use and to QC all materials prior to uploading to third party platforms.
• To transcribe and submit materials to clearance bodies such as Clearcast, RTE, Radio Centre & ARPP and keep up-to-date records of advice/restrictions.
• To advise account management and production on clearances and copy issues for both rough and final content for broadcast clearance: restriction/timing guidance and claim substantiation.
• To liaise with clearance bodies regarding marketing materials. To act on behalf of clients, finding solutions to minimise restrictions.
• To liaise with external stakeholders such as Media Agencies to accurately obtain campaign information and coordinate campaign fulfilment.
• To work with Peach and other digital delivery services to ensure spots are delivered to the correct broadcasters, to deadline.
• To communicate spot rotation instructions to broadcasters for UK and Pan Regional airtime and respond to queries relating to material.
• To establish good working relationships with external bodies.
• To provide compliance QC of all material prior to it leaving PPC and flagging any issues.
• To generate reports for finance and account management when requested.
• Assisting with other general office related duties as and when required.

Additional Skills

• Good knowledge of file formats used across film, broadcast and online and understanding of the common issues that are likely to be encountered.
• Previous use of transcoding & asset management systems would be an advantage.

The Ideal Candidate

• High attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Tenacious work ethic / perfectionist.
• Previous experience within broadcast or media quality control role would be advantageous but not required.
• Interested in film, advertising or broadcast technology.