Jobs in Post Production
In consultation with employers, Skillset has mapped out different occupations within post production and has developed the following Job Profiles.
Use the profiles to help you in deciding on a career path and find out which skills you may need to brush up on in order to progress.
Runner - Post Production
Runners are responsible for client hospitality, including providing food and drinks. Because clients spend long periods of time at Post Production houses during the editing process, they are usually catered for on the premises, and may enter almost every part of the facility at some time or other
Read MoreReceptionist
Receptionists work at front of house and are the company's first point of contact for most clients it is essential that they make a positive impression. Receptionists are part of the team that supports the work of senior Post Production personnel and clients and are usually employees of the company.
Read MoreBookings Co-ordinator
Bookings Co-ordinators/Schedulers are part of the team that supports the work of Post Production personnel and clients. Bookings personnel are the organisers and schedulers of work in progress; they must always know the exact location within the facility of each job, and the stage in the Post Production process which has been achieved.
Read MoreAudio / Dubbing Assistant
Audio or Dubbing Assistants assist with gathering, selecting and mixing the dialogue, music and effects which ultimately create the final sound track for a variety of productions. They carry out a very similar role to that of Edit Assistants, but specialise in audio rather than picture editing functions.
Read MoreEdit Assistant
Edit Assistants' work is varied, but their main function is to assist Editors, Telecine Operators, Colourists and other senior personnel. Edit Assistants are usually employees of the company.
Read MoreVideo Tape Operator
VT Operator is a machine room role, requiring a good working knowledge of the technical aspects of each facility, how it is networked, what machinery is in the building, what equipment and formats are compatible with one another, and crucially, how to fix things quickly and correctly.
Read MoreLibrary Assistant
The role and functions of Library Assistants working in Post Production facilities companies vary according to the size of each company, but always involve filing and storing media and paperwork, and keeping accurate and consistent records.
Read MoreColourist - Post Production
Colourists are responsible for putting the final polish on the picture elements of productions, and for accurately interpreting clients' personal vision and aspirations.
Read MoreJunior Engineer - Post Production
Junior Engineering Assistants support the work of the engineering department, and of the Post Production team. They are employed to keep facilities running, and to integrate new technology.
Read MoreDVD* Compressionist
DVD Compressionists are responsible for controlling and evaluating source materials; encoding video and audio elements for DVD; and file based media products. They also provide advice, guidance and practical knowledge and ability.
Read MoreDVD* Author
The content and success of DVD creation begins and ends with authoring. This is more than simply transferring a programme onto a disc. The process involves generating and integrating the interactive features that make DVD so versatile.
Read MoreDVD* Quality Control
Quality Control staff are responsible for quality control of the audio and video content, and for testing of all aspects of the navigation and production of DVDs.
Read MoreDVD* Producer
DVD Producers/Project Managers liaise closely with clients to oversee and closely monitor the DVD production process, from initial concept and pre-production scheduling, to interactive design, production, testing and delivery.
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