London Film Academy (LFA) is seeking a Post Production Coordinator to join our team at our busy higher education film school based in Fulham, London.
London Film Academy has a global reputation for excellence in film education. We are proud to see our graduates go on to build notable careers in both TV and film all over the world. We are looking for a dynamic Post Production Coordinator to bring expertise and organisation to oversee our busy post production department.
This role is suited to an individual with experience in post production. The jobholder will prepare all of our edit suites for the use of Students and Teachers. They will provide support to Students as they edit their projects and instil the importance of post production workflows. The jobholder will work very closely with the LFA course teams and operational employees, particularly the equipment Coordinator. They will have regular interaction with Students and Tutors.
Requirements
- Edit Suites: Maintain and prepare all of our computers so they are in full working order and ready for use for Students and Tutors at the start of each day. Oversee repairs and maintenance, ensuring adequate data storage and always ensuring safety of use. Monitor and implement relevant software updates.
- Scheduling Edit Suites; manage post production facilities requests following LFA’s scheduling processes.
- Author and update editing guidelines and film credits documents, that act as a reference point to Students and are in line with LFA processes and procedures.
- Rushes: import/export rushes for all courses. Ensure students & graduates of courses receive access to rushes/completed films electronically within agreed timescales.
- Storage and Archiving: Maintenance, storage and accessibility of completed LFA films, rushes and films database.
- Distribution: Organising additional materials for conforming showreels, finalise video files/DVDs for submissions. Provide storage solutions for additional materials required by films database (e.g., posters, press kits). Complete application forms and send films to festivals.
- Liaise with the Technical Team & Senior Production Coordinator on post production requirements within production plans.
- Prepare projection rooms ready for use prior to screenings and events. Take a lead role in audio visual requirements of key LFA events such as Open Houses, and our Annual Showcase.
- Maintain, update (and delete old files) in accordance LFA operational processes and update Student computers, responding quickly to technical issues and referring problems to IT support for expert analysis.
- Contribute to the production and delivery of LFA promotional videos; trailers, films & tutorial videos that can populate the LFA website and enhance our brand.
- Support the Operations Manager in operational projects and general IT when required.
- Support the Technical Team in LFA’s equipment office when required.
- Support facilitation of online course delivery, including management of rushes transfers, distance learning requiring use of remote software licenses and technical supervision of online masterclasses.
- Teach and support Students in software and editing techniques when required.
Essential
Essential Experience & Personal Qualities
- Successful track record and experience within a post production environment with clear understanding of post production workflow and data management.
- Knowledge of editing software including Avid and Adobe Premiere.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot IT issues and knowledge of basic Mac and Microsoft software and functionality.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of short film festival submissions.
- Experience of editing promotional material for use on social media.
- Knowledge of Movie Magic and Final Draft.
- Adept at audio visual equipment, such as projectors.
- Knowledge of technical equipment, including cameras such as Arri Alexa and Sony FS7.
Benefits
Summary of benefits will be discussed at interview and include:
- Annual leave with additional days for long service
- Paid sick days
- Continuing Professional Development
- Health Insurance benefits
- On-site cinema for screenings
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Role Details
Salary: £23k – £28k per annum
Hours of Work: 9am – 6pm, Monday – Friday
Based: LFA Head Office, Fulham, London
Line Manager: Operations Manager
Responsible for: Students in post production, Team Assistants, editing Tutors.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 March, 12pm
Interviews Commencing: Monday, 21 March 2022
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
All candidates must have proof of right to work in the UK.
We value diversity and welcome applications from members of under-represented groups.
London Film Academy
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