AddressJunior Hybrid Editor – Production Advertising
Post Production Team
Hybrid working from Bishopsgate
Reporting into theLead Editor
WHO WE ARE
Who are we? It’s simple really. We are a creative communications agency with the spirit and passion of a boutique and the rock-like support of the world’s biggest advertising network. We explore strange new worlds, seek out new life forms and boldly go where no one has gone before in the dogged pursuit of compelling and impactful work which transforms the brands in our care.
Working with us is a little like taking a journey into the unknown – with a massive safety net around you. We encourage an entrepreneurial approach in all that we do and believe that the best ideas can come from anyone – and anywhere. We’ll give you the tools and the support you need to build your career and only ask that you bring us your passion, commitment, and energy to make a difference.
As one of the industry's largest global production networks, Craft's teams collaborate to create smart, bespoke, networked client solutions for many world-class brands. We're CRAFT London, we are a production and marketing communications agency delivering content across print, digital and video media. Our mission is to help world class brands drive efficiency with the seamless delivery of the final product to markets around the world.
YOUR ROLE
As a Junior Hybrid Editor, you will harness your burgeoning artistic and technical skills to shape engaging narratives across a variety of media. With industry and client-facing experience, you are poised to handle commercial spots, brand videos, online content, and more. This role will give you exposure to both traditional editing and motion graphics.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the creative process across all projects, contributing to post-production under the guidance of senior staff.
- Collaborate with creative teams to produce visually engaging stories, respecting deadlines.
- Work within client brand guidelines and contribute to the creation of new campaigns.
- Assist in transforming scripts into visual stories for various platforms.
- Prioritize effectively across concurrent projects with direction from senior staff.
- Provide invaluable creative input on all projects and throughout the post-production process.
- Demonstrate the technical and creative vision to collaborate with project teams, as well as work independently to achieve:
- The best possible results
- Be innovative while adhering to client brand guidelines – and when creating new campaigns.
- Execute compression and scratch-track audio recording as needed.
- Improve working knowledge of other related post-production software.
- Maintain quality control to ensure that all work meets the highest possible standards.
- Vigilantly seek to optimise the group resources (both equipment and personnel)
- Foster a positive team atmosphere and establish credibility, both internally and externally
- Able to set priorities while handling multiple projects.
- Continuously explore cutting-edge, current, and unique production processes/procedures.
MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIREMENT
- Premiere Pro skills (After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator skills that complement editing and motion graphics, this would be advantageous)
- An editing reel showing branded content type work from a similar production advertising agency
- Short form content experience
- A positive and proactive attitude
- Must be detail oriented, work to tight deadlines, manage video project assets and have good communication skills
- Good time management and multitasking skills
- A problem-solving mindset with a readiness to learn from complex challenges
- Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
NOTE: this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the business.
As well as the more standard benefits of holiday, pension, private medical insurance, life assurance and group income protection we offer:
- Three ‘Time Well Taken’ days throughout the year where we switch off collectively with our MWG UK partner agencies
- On-demand 1:1 mental health and coaching support through MyndUp (alongside a free Headspace membership!)
- A hybrid way of working with 3 days a week in the office
- Access to on-site massages, haircuts and manicures as well as cuddles from furry friends (we're a dog friendly office)
- Free onsite breakfast, snacks and drinks with regular ‘Lounge Nights’ in the office rooftop social space
- Monthly agency get togethers focused around moment's that matter.
- Lots of tools to help us grow from SPARK (our internal L&D platform) to LinkedIn Learning, as well as external partnerships with NABS and the IPA
- Your birthday off – because who wants to work on their birthday?
- A tree planted in your name for every year you celebrate your McCanniversary
- A Cycle to Work scheme and facilities including showers and hair styling appliances
- Discounts with partners such as Eataly, Merlin and cinemas as well as access to independent financial advice
Our commitment to equal opportunities
McCann is a disability confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for this role, so please do let us know when you apply if you are eligible, along with any adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best.
