Recruitment Center

Producer AKQA Film Department (1.09.10)

You’ll kick off and manage the production process from concept to final film, working closely with our Creative teams and Head of Film to ensure projects are delivered on time and to an exceptional standard. You have a background of creating original integrated content for use across all media platforms, including pitching, briefing crew, planning and filming, post-production and graphics. Being organised and demonstrating meticulous attention to detail are essential. You’ll have a feel for managing client expectations, based on solid knowledge and expertise. You’ll be completely at ease meeting and discussing projects with senior advertising personnel, and will instil calm and confidence in clients. You have a broad base of industry contacts and strong relationships with those in the advertising community. Experience of both production company and agency producing is an advantage, as we offer both services to our clients. You must work well within a team, be proactive and be able to offer solutions.

Contact:  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your CV.

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Freelance Assistant Editors Needed @ Nomad - (31.8.10)

Nomad Editing are looking for freelance assistant editors to help out with regular projects.

Knowledge of Final Cut a must and experience in assisting also needed. 

Please contact Liv on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Runner Needed at Th1ng (24.08.10)

We are a dynamic production company in Soho, currently looking for a friendly runner to join our team.

You must have good communication skills and also be very organized. You will be required to support our team as well as perform various administrative tasks.

InDesign & Photoshop knowledge is a MUST and will have to be proved in the interview.

Interviews will take place ASAP so send your CV and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Good Luck!

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Accountant Needed (23.08.10)

East London based production company are seeking a part time accountant.

The successful applicant needs to be efficient, organised and well versed in accounts/book keeping.  Previous experience of accounting in a production company or other creative industry would be a big bonus.

ROLE:
Liaising with production team

Reconciling actual cost with Producers and wrapping job costs.

VAT return

Payroll

Office costs and other general accounting for a small-medium sized company

Accrues and prepayments on monthly reporting

Salary negotiable on experience

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Receptionist needed (23.08.10)

Partizan are looking for someone to fill the role of full-time receptionist.

The candidate will need to be organised, enthusiastic, presentable and friendly. as reception is the first port of call for agency, clients, directors and staff.

The role includes answering a busy switchboard & communicating messages, welcoming and looking after guests and managing the runners in the absence of the Office Manager and much more.

Applicants will need to have a recepetion/admininstartion background and be interested in working in a fast paced production house.

Interested applicants should email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Music Video Dpt - Production Manager/Junior Producer Needed (19.8.10)

Pulse Films is looking for a production manager/junior producer to work within their music video department.  Must be able to build budgets for music videos at various budget levels.
Please send CV’s to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Experience essential.

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Production Manager/Junior Producer Needed (19.8.10)

Pulse Films are looking for an experienced production manager/junior producer to work within their advertising department. Must be able to build budgets for both commercials and digital content.

Please send CV’s to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Experience essential.

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Directors Rep Required (16.8.10)

Gloss are looking for a talented and enthusiastic new business person to work alongside the exec producer. With a small roster of talented and busy directors we are looking for someone to be responsible for day-to-day sales as well as creating new business opportunities. Strong contacts within agencies is a must.
Please send CV and covering letter to lesley@gloss-media.com

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Freelance Producer Required (11.8.10)

Three Blind Mice is looking for an experienced Producer to provide maternity cover from mid-October, for a period of 7-8 months (with a possibility of continuing beyond that).

Three Blind Mice is a specialist studio, providing pre-viz and post-production projects combining 2D and 3D animation with live action and post, mainly for research. Your budgeting, scheduling, crewing, communication and people skills need to be excellent - encompassing both live action and animation. You will need experience in dealing with advertising agencies, managing not only yourself but also client expectations and a small team.

We will need help with staying on top of tight schedules and budgets and you will need to be completely at ease meeting and discussing projects with senior advertising agency personnel and instilling calm and confidence in clients.

The ability to work to tight deadlines across concurrent projects is essential.

Please email your CV along with Payment expectations to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Freelance CGI Production Manager Needed – Picasso Pictures (11.8.10)

Picasso Pictures is looking for an experienced CGI Production Manager to oversee the production of a TV commercial project commencing October 2010 for approximately 8 weeks.
Responsibilities:
The role requires someone with the skills to assist with the recruitment and scheduling of a team of CGI Artists for this production.  The CGI Production Manager will co-ordinate the CG Artists’ required resources and make sure pipelines are running to schedule and maximum efficiency.  This will involve liaising confidently between the Director, Producer, CG Artists and the IT Manager.
Requirements:
We are looking for someone with a broad understanding of the CGI workflow as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the CGI technical infrastructure.  Experience with 3ds max and specifically, coordinating projects containing liquid animation and render would be an advantage.  We are looking for a dynamic individual who is approachable, yet assertive with excellent communication and people management skills.
Please send your CV and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Director’s Rep needed at Moxie Pictures (11.8.10)

Moxie are looking to hire a new Director’s Rep to promote their roster of UK and US directors.

We’re open to all levels of experience - what’s fundamental is enthusiasm, passion for the work, commitment to the Moxie brand and it’s directors and great organisational skills.

Whether from an agency or production background, you should have a keen interest and in-depth knowledge of advertising in the UK and the work being produced, as well as impeccable taste and an opinion about what you see.

Please send a CV and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Receptionist/Office Manager Required (05.08.10)

Crossroads Films UK are looking for an enthusiastic receptionist / office manager to join our busy London office.

Good organisational skills, efficient, hardworking as well as a good personality and team player is essential.

Previous experience not necessary, but an interest in film, music and art a must. This is a great opportunity for someone that is keen to get into the industry and grow within a company.

Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Application closing date: Friday 13th August 2010

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Directors Rep Required (05.08.10)

Experienced directors rep needed to sell showreel. Freelance basis. Good industry contacts essential. To sell product reel for experienced director. Needed ASAP – please reply to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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TECHNICAL / EDIT ASSISTANT – NEXUS PRODUCTIONS (02.08.10)

Nexus Productions in London is looking for an experienced Technical / Edit Assistant.

Duties include -

• Authoring DVD showreels on Adobe Encore
• Editing mood /reference films, cut-downs, animatics
• Mastering work to digibeta / HD Cam
• Digital Archiving of Projects and Final Masters
• Managing the Nexus tape Library
• Uploading work to FTP and creating QT movie links
• Preparing films, and data, for updating company website
• Converting TGA sequences
• Beta SP laybacks
• FCP Support to our studio, directors and producers
The skills / experience you must have include -

• Final Cut Pro – editing and troubleshooting
• Compressor, Sorenson Squeeze
• Adobe Encore, Photoshop
• Knowledge of different decks - digibeta, beta sp, dv cam, hdcam
• Knowledge of broadcast standards
• Compression techniques, knowledge of codecs and standards conversions
• FTP and HTML skills
• Web design (Dreamweaver or similar)
• After Effects and Flash to at least an intermediate level

Also very useful will be knowledge of –

• Shake
• DVD Studio Pro

About you –

• You will need solid experience gained in a similar post-production role, ideally within a fast-paced, multi-project post-production house.

• You will have exacting attention to detail and an incredibly thorough approach to Quality Control and to your work generally.

The anticipated start for this position is late August 2010.

Please apply by email with your CV, details of current salary and a note explaining why you’re ideal for the role to Ian Mansel-Thomas – .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Receptionist Wanted (30.07.10)

Knucklehead make tv commercials and music videos. It’s a great place to work full of very nice people. We’re looking for a receptionist to join our team. Someone hardworking, organised, and with a sense of humour. Previous experience is good but not essential. Conversational french and german would be a bonus. If you’re interested write to us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Ready to make your mark? (22.07.10)

the gate films:  senior commercials producer wanted

the gate films are searching for a senior commercials producer to work across commercial, digital and corporate film.

We’re looking for someone who can inspire our director roster and production team with their passion and professionalism. Someone who can use their experience to lead the production department and develop those in junior roles. We’re looking for someone who is ready for the opportunity to truly make their mark in a production company. This is your chance to have a real influence in the future of a seriously fast growing company that includes some fantastic creative talent.

You’ll have a proven track record in producing commercials at the highest level and a healthy agency contact list. Equally you’ll be a dab hand at bringing the most out of our directors during the pitch process.

The successful applicant will be based out of our Manchester HQ but will be expected to work extensively in London and at our Edinburgh office.

Salary 40-50k dependent on experience, plus attractive bonus scheme, car and healthcare. Relocation package also available for the right candidate.

Please send CV’s and showreels to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with the subject line: “Senior Producer” or post to Steven Byrne, the gate films, 109 Timber Wharf, Castlefield, Manchester, M15 4NX

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Freelance Post Producer required at Nomad (20.07.10)

Nomad Editing Company are looking for a freelance post producer for work in August. 

Long term, this will lead to more regular work, and eventually even a part or full time role.

Skills required;
A good understanding of the entire post process, including editing, audio and finishing. 
Fantastic oraganisation skills.
The ability to multi task.
The ability to communicate well between editor, post houses and client.
Budgeting skills and the ability to work to deadlines are also required.

Please send a CV to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call liv on 020 7851 6350.

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Pulse Films require an Account Assistant (19.07.10)

Responsibilities include:

- Inputting Supplier Invoices
- Paying Supplier Invoices by BACS & Cheque
- Inputiing petty cash & credit cards.
- Credit Control

2 years experience in an account environment is essential and
experience in Sage Line 50 is desirable

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New Business Rep/Producer Required (15.07.10)

Joyrider are looking for a talented and energetic new business person to
work alongside the exec producer. Ideally freelance to begin with, with a
view to becoming full time. Good contacts with agencies a must, as well as
tenacity and zeal. Ideal candidate would have experience in producing live
action as we would prefer to employ a rep that can produce sporadically.

Joyrider is well known for creating unusual work in live action and
animation, so an understanding of both is a plus.

Please send CV and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Experienced Post Production / Animation producers (14.07.10)

We are looking to build up a database of experienced freelance commercials animation producers for future projects at our studio.

We’d like to see CV’s from people with 3 or more years experience of producing any or all of the following mediums - 2D, 3D, stop frame and mixed media projects with a well rounded and in depth knowledge of all aspects of the production process.

You should have excellent knowledge of scheduling, budgeting and crewing up and extensive experience in dealing with advertising agencies.

We’re looking for producers with a keen eye for creativity and quality.
Please send your CV to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Freelance Junior Producer/Production Assistant Required (13.07.10)

Busy London Pre-Viz and Test film Studio requires line producer/assistant to get involved in organising fast turn-round shoots/animatics and post.

You’ll need to have knowledge of budgets, scheduling, location and studio shoots as well as the ability to liaise with clients and manage their expectations.

Needed ASAP – please reply with your CV and rate expectations today to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  also stating your availability.

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Directors Rep Required (13.07.10)

Jelly require a talented and enthusiastic directors rep with previous Agency experience and contacts to help them with their on-going bid for global domination.

Prospects should have plenty of experience of animation and motion graphics, could be full-time or freelance and have loads of enthusiasm and good contacts.

Please don’t apply if you’re a producer or Director. Send your CV and a covering mail with any salary or commission requirements to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Runner Needed (13.07.10)

Marshall Street Editors
Friendly, enthusiastic runner required for busy offline editing company in Soho. Great people skills, positive attitude and willing to work long, varied hours essential.
Salary: based on experience.
Please only send CVs to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for the attention of Katie.

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Part Time Experienced Line Producer / Producer Needed (13.07.10)

Production Bidder: Part Time 

Stink is a leading London Production company, looking for a part time experienced line producer / producer that is happy to take step back from being on shoots and is looking for a bit more of a steady office based position. 

Being an in house production bidder, we need you to have a very detailed knowledge of how to put together a production for location / studio & animation shoots, both big / small and technical as well as shooting internationally. 

For more information about the position please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your CV and contact details.

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Production Assistant Needed (13.07.10)

Production Assistant: Full Time

We are a leading London Production Company looking for a highly qualified Production Assistant, that has experience in commercials. Its a great position with lots of chances for progressing throughout the company. We want someone who is very keen to work in a busy environment on exciting productions with award winning directors. There maybe times where we ask that you get involved in office assisting as well. 

If your interested and you feel you have something to offer, please do email you CV to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Please make sure you put your contact number on the email.

Thanks 

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Freelance Animation Producer/Production Manager Needed (13.07.10)

Freelance Animation Producer/Production Manager required to manage day to day productions within busy London animation studio.  Should have knowledge of budgeting and scheduling animation projects, managing client and director expectations, and managing a team.

Required urgently for 3 weeks in August but may lead to further productions.

Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Commercials production company require a bright , enthusiastic pa / receptionist (07.07.10)

The role is varied and will include working with producers on jobs in production , assisting with pitches as well as answering phones, managing the diary, office management etc,etc…
An ability to multi-task and work well under pressure is essential.

The candidate must also be prepared to work long hours when necessary and the occasional weekend.

A knowledge of (advertising) production would be an advantage.

Please send cv’s and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Studio and Production Office Runner Needed – Nexus Productions (5.7.10)

We are looking for a full time Studio & Production Office Runner.  You’d be working closely with our Director of Artist & Studio Development on the studio side and our support team in the Production Office, providing support to management and our production team.

You’d be responsible for a lot of day-to-day running tasks, but also have the chance to assist producers, production managers and production assistants at pitch stage and on specific tasks through a production.  In the Nexus studio, you’d be helping keep up to date our database of freelance artists and ensuring that artists working in the studio have the right assets at their disposal throughout their time with us.

There’d also be the chance to act as runner/2nd AD on live action and stop frame shoots from time to time, though the bulk of this role would be in house and covering a lot on non-production tasks - providing phone cover, carrying out general admin tasks and so on.

You need to have had some in-house running experience, either in a production or post house, and have bags of energy, initiative and enthusiasm.  You’ll need to demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently and always do that with a smiling, helpful attitude!

Please send your CV and a letter explaining why you’re perfect for the role by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Development Assistant Needed at Nexus (02.07.10)

Nexus Productions is looking for a creative and experienced Development Assistant for its commercials division.
Working with our executive producers, the role will include –
• working on pitches and new business, alongside our exec producers - researching, sourcing, contributing to creative films, fine tuning pitch documents and so on
• managing worldwide award and festival entries
• managing the relationship with our PR agency

Also, there will be a degree of diary management and making travel arrangements for two executive producers.

You’ll need creative experience gained within a commercials production company or in an Art Department role. Crucial too is a genuine interest in animation, illustration and moving image.
You’ll need to be dynamic and focused, with a keen creative eye and fantastic attention-to-detail. Solid administration skills will also be a great help.
Please send your CV, examples of previous creative work and a letter explaining why you’re perfect for the role by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Please include details of your current salary.
http://www.nexusproductions.com

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FULL TIME PA REQUIRED (01.07.10)

Bright, organised, enthusiastic person required. 

Candidate must be Mac literate and have excellent typing skills!  Candidate must also be able to work well under pressure!

Multitasking is essential as job will include running MD’s day to day life.

Candidate must be able to work flexibly as they maybe required to work long hours on some days.

A knowledge of advertising production is a plus but not essential!

Please send emails to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with a covering letter and CV.  Deadline is 16th June 2010!

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Sales / Marketing Person Needed (29.6.10)

Rogue Films are looking for a tenacious sales and marketing person with experience of repping Directors to the Advertising industry.
With a small roster of talented and busy directors we are looking for someone to be responsible for day-to-day sales as well as creating new business opportunities. You’ll also be working with the Rogue team to create and implement a solid marketing strategy. 
If you’re confident, creative, organized and have the right experience, please send your CV to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Experienced LTO4 Technician Needed (25.06.10)

Archer’s Mark are looking for an experienced LTO4 technician.

Must have previous experience in the set up and instillation of LTO4 archiving system.

Please send CV’s to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Senior Receptionist and Front of House (24.06.10)

We are looking for a charismatic, professional, flexible and friendly senior receptionist to front our busy London team.

As well as having clear speech and a friendly warm telephone manner, you must have a positive attitude to working under pressure and the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to requests and enquiries.

Reporting to Head of In-House and Client Services, you will directly oversee the current 2 receptionists as well as liasing with our busy production team, providing a front of house and administration service that is second to none.

- Assist with sourcing applicable reception candidates
- Providing Training
- Greeting clients
- Screening/taking calls on busy desk
- Setting up meetings
- Switchboard operation (training given)
- Liaising with our production/scheduling team
- Maintaining up-to-date reception information
- Booking taxi’s for staff and clients
- Some administration

The successful candidate must have a proven track record supervising others including co-ordinating and delegating tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and that reception staff take responsibility for duties.  The ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative a must as well as full commitment to a senior reception role.

Please send CV’s to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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RUNNER – TENTHREE (22.06.10)

tenthree are looking for a bright and bubbly part-time runner to join their team.

Requirements:
Good communications skills are a must.
Comfortable using Mac-based systems.

So if you are looking to progress into production or editing and want to have fun along the way send us your CV.
Please apply with you CV to Ed .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Stamp Films are looking for a Head of Marketing (08.06.10)

Candidates should have proven experience within this field, and also have a whole wealth of contacts. However, if someone has the right vision, we’d also consider them. We have an extremely exciting roster of talent, and the world needs to know.

The ideal candidate should be someone who is effortlessly fabulous in their approach and communications with potential clients, showing a natural confidence both over the phone and in meetings. Super organised and focused, and certainly a team player, we want someone who adds to our buzzy office, and who gives off our vibe in a natural fashion. Being able to close a job, creating and implementing strategies with our in-house team is key, along with identifying specific, relevant targets for new business.

Basic+Commission dependent on experience. Could be a full or part time or full time role, depending on the candidate. Immediate start.

We are looking for someone to join the team long term, not a temporary stop gap.

Please send CV and a covering to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
http://www.stampfilms.com

New Business Person Needed (02.06.10)

IF YOU HAVE THE SAME PASSION FOR FILM AS FOR SALES
THEN YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR OUR LONDON SALES TEAM

US:
Framepool – Europe’s biggest Footage Collection, run by filmmakers for filmmakers.

With offices in Munich, London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Miami, as well as representatives in various countries, we sell our stock footage on a worldwide basis.
Framepool is committed to premium quality and technical innovation; our constantly growing collection, as well as our state of the art digital master delivery, is made to support our blue chip clientele working in the film, entertainment and advertising industries.

YOU:
You have media experience dealing with commercial and corporate business as a sales manager, producer, project manager, account director, etc.
You know the community and their needs!
You know how to approach your target group to get the best results!
You know all about budgets and pricing!

YOUR CHALLENGE:
You should be confident and experienced in communicating with potential new clients at a senior level, both over the telephone & in face to face meetings/presentations. You will be very comfortable with being set quarterly revenue targets and managing your time appropriately to ensure these targets are met. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to generate new business, particularly from a cold lead.
Your role will involve generating new business for Framepool and increasing the value of established accounts, as well as creating an extensive contact base within the industry. The objective will be to contribute to the increase of stock footage sales, as well as to increase awareness of the Framepool brand in the business community.

Salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience & abilities, together with a generous uncapped commission scheme and other benefits. Immediate start.
Please apply by sending your CV, covering letter & salary expectations to:
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by Friday 11th June 2010.

http://www.framepool.com

No agencies or phone calls.

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Office space needed (27.05.10)

A film production company are seeking a new stylish office space within the Soho Area. Size approx 800-1200 sq. ft and preferably an open plan working environment with a separate space for meeting room and a separate office for MD. Interested in both furnished and non furnished and short term leases considered. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you know of somewhere that may fit that criteria.

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Runner Needed (26.05.10)

MYTHERAPY is looking for a runner (to start ASAP)

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in the latest Stereoscopic 3-D, colour grading and d-cinema technologies. The candidate should be organised and focused,  and have some knowledge of Mac’s, PC’s, Hard Drives and FTP’s.

Good communication skills and an excellent telephone manner are essential.

Please send CV’s to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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New Business Manager.

The Works Music and Sound are looking for an experienced New Business Manager to join their team.
The successful candidate must have excellent contacts within the UK advertising industry, experience of working as a Directors rep or music company rep, be out-going, punctual, friendly and polite and have a keen interest in music, film and the advertising industry.
Responsibilities will include:
Developing new client relationships.
Strategic development of the company’s marketing and PR strategies.
Being the face of the company throughout London and the UK.
Enhancing our profile as one of London’s leading music production companies.
The position will be full-time, on a freelance basis to begin with and will develop into a permanent position after a probationary period of 3-6 months.
Salary: competitive, dependent upon experience + commission + expenses.
Please send CVs and an application letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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NEED HELP WITH YOUR PEOPLE MANAGEMENT ? (24.05.10)

With recruitment and interviewing
With training your people
With performance management of your people
Anything to do with people…..........................

Please contact a people expert, Audrey Wilson at:
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Book Keeper Required (24.05.10)

Experienced Part Time Production Book-keeper Required for Fashion based Production Company in Hoxton.
Must have previous Production experience.
All aspects of accounts.
Please send cv to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Online Editor Needed for Flynn (18.05.10)

Flynn are looking to expand their roster of freelance editors.

- Must be experienced, established.
- Music video, promos and commercials on reel preferable.
- Need to be available late July to mid August for holiday cover.
- Rates negotiable

Contact - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Motion Graphic Designer Needed (17.05.10)

Gas&Electric are a boutique production agency seeking a junior / middleweight graphic designer with at least two years experience to join their team. You will be lead designer, working independently or with the help of an intern on a variety of projects, predominantly within the music industry. 

Pay: Dependant on experience.

Core program skills: After Effects, Cinema 4D, Final Cut.

Able in: InDesign – creating pitch documents
Dreamweaver – creating HTML newsletters and web links
Photoshop, Illustrator.
Microsoft Office

Responsibilities:
• Creating & storyboarding winning, high quality creative pitches
• Producing high-end motion graphics, often incorporating 3D. From pitch to final delivery.
• Inhouse post production – ranges from matte painting to fix shoot errors to special effects, colour and grading.
• Editing in-house showreels.
• Creating bespoke PDF treatments for our roster of music promo directors
• Website maintenance
• IT support/advisory
Attributes:
• Confident working independently to tight deadlines
• Relishes in producing high quality motion graphics
• Bringing new ideas & styling to revitalise and bring something new to the brief that sets us head and shoulders above the competition
• Good understanding of preparing files for broadcast
• Able to pick up new software quickly

Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Director Rep required (14.05.10)

Annex Films are looking for a talented and enthusiastic person to join our marketing department.  The ideal candidate would have industry experience and good contacts.

Please send CV and covering letter to : .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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FULL TIME JUNIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER / SENIOR PRODUCTION ASSISTANT NEEDED (13.05.10)

Production International are looking for a bright and enthusiastic junior production manager/senior production assistant to join our team.
You will be working closely with producers on a number of different projects at any given time, so the ability to work quickly and multi task is essential.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in advertising or production.

If you’re interested in applying please email us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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New Business Manager needed (12.05.10)

The Works Music and Sound are looking for an experienced New Business Manager to join their busy team.
The successful candidate must have excellent contacts within the UK Advertising Industry, experience of working as a Directors rep or Music Production Company rep, be out-going, punctual, friendly and polite and have a keen interest in music and the advertising industry.
The Works Music and Sound is a growing company with an impressive roster of composers, arrangers and sound designers and the ideal candidate should have the contacts and enthusiasm to help us grow further.
The position will be full-time, on a freelance basis to start with and will develop into a permanent position after a probationary period of 3-6 months.
Salary: £25-35k plus commission dependent on experience.
Please send CVs and an application letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Office Manager at Duke & Earl wanted (11.05.10)

Duke&Earl is an expanding company, we are looking for an experienced office manager!
Candidates must be extremely organized, with an excellent phone manner, an ability to multi-task and a willingness to work very hard.
This is a full time role within a busy and growing Production Company therefore personality and flexibility is of the highest importance.
The applicant must have strong organizational skills, good people management, admin experience and you MUST have common sense to think on your feet.We are looking for someone to start asap.
If you feel that you fulfill all the above job descriptions, then please send your CV and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Production Assistant Available (11.05.10)

An enthusiastic and passionate individual who is capable of working as part of a team and unsupervised, using both initiative and instinct. Has a passion for the arts (fashion and film in particular) and is seeking longevity and progression within a career that is both rewarding and challenging.

-Production and Office administration/Reception experience.
-Computer literate; ability to use boh MAC and PC software. Also competent with Indesign and Lightroom.
-Last employer 2amfilms Ltd.
-Currently freelancing as Production Assistant.
-References available upon request.

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Dab Hand are looking for a new Head of Sales. (10.05.10)

Dab Hand Media are looking for a new Head of Sales to start immediately.
The candidate must have experience within the advertising industry, and a knowledge of sales and marketing is recommended.

Please contact Dom, Greg or Tess on the emails below:

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Line Producer Wanted (5.5.10)

Foreign Office needs a line producer to look after our production ”Ice”. The job is awarded and has started. The project is about creating, designing and animating media content such as satellite images, TV straps, computer interface screens etc for a feature length TV miniseries. All in all about 70 shots at 2K resolution.

The project already has a budget and rough overall schedule. The job is about picking up from the ground running and bringing the Ice project to completion.

The successful applicant has experience in managing and organising complex film and TV VFX and post production projects involving animation and live action. Client liaison, planning and keeping everybody on brief and on time. We need help with following up a tight schedule and budget, working together with our in-house production assistant on bringing content in from the client in London and New Zealand, and bringing finished comps out to client for approvals and final delivery.

Some knowledge or at least firm understanding of the production pipeline is a big plus.

Our team is working in After Effects and Cinema4D

Final delivery end of June/early July

Respond with a CV and note to:
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - PULSE FILMS (30.04.10)

Pulse films are looking for an enthusiastic and efficient humanoid to join its Technical Department.

Assisting with production & post production technical duties, ranging from edit assistant duties to showreel needs for all our departments.

The ideal candidate will have proven practical experience in:

• Final Cut Pro – editing, logging and troubleshooting
• DVD Studio Pro
• Episode (or other equivalent media encoding programme)
• Adobe CS4 including Photoshop, In-Design & Illustrator.
• Converting, transfering & exporting digital media (red, xdcam)
• Microsoft Office & Pages
• Sound Knowledge of Mac OSX & Windows.

Experience in any of the following would be a great advantage:

• Editing assistant experience
• RED Media Management & post production work-flows
• Experience using different decks - digibeta, beta sp, dv cam, hdcam
• Compression techniques, knowledge of codecs and standards conversions
• Experience using EX3, HVX and Canon 7D
• Knowledge of broadcast standards

Please apply by email with your CV, explaining why you’re ideal for the role to David Ashley - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Accountant needed at Stink (27.04.10)

The ideal candidate will have some professional qualification or working towards one. They need to be efficient, very organised, capable of jumping from one thing to another with ease and able to work in a lively environment dealing with different personalities.

ROLE:

Liaising with production team
Reconciling actual cost with Producers and wrapping job costs.
Assistance with the budgets - (glancing over, checking currency conversions, nothing too technical)
Responsible for the team 3 people when FC is absent from the office
Cash flows of difference currency needed on budgets and forward buying where necessary.
VAT returns
Payroll
Accrues and prepayments on monthly reporting
System: Access but soon to be implementing Sage.

Please send CV’s to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or contact her direct on 020 7462 4000

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Crossroads Films are looking for an Assistant Sales Rep (26.04.10)

London office of a friendly & busy international production company is looking for a sales assistant to assist the Director of Business Development in the day-to-day client focus and new business matters.

The following requirements are a must:

➢ Friendly & amenable
➢ Out-going
➢ Excellent social & written skills, telephone manner
➢ Tenacious
➢ Excellent attention to detail
➢ Punctual
➢ Ability to work alone and as part of a team
➢ Quick learner
➢ An interest & knowledge in film, production, advertising and creativity

This is a starting position with the opportunity to be a part of a close-knit team with access to all aspects of commercial & music production. The role would suit a graduate interested in creating opportunities and making a mark at the start of their career.

Please send CVs to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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FULL-TIME PRODUCER - PRETZEL (26.04.10)

Pretzel-d is the advertising arm of Pretzel Films. Pretzel is an award-winning production company working across commercial, digital, corporate and broadcast film.

We are looking to add a full-time producer to our team to act as Head of Pretzel-d. This role will encompass both above-the-line commercials work and digital advertising.

You will have experience in every aspect of commercial production including pitching, briefing crew, planning and filming, post-production and graphics. Attention to detail is essential.

You will have a feel for managing client expectations, based on solid knowledge and expertise. You will be completely at ease meeting and discussing projects with senior advertising agency personnel and instilling calm and confidence in clients.

You will need to have a broad base of industry contacts and strong relationships with those in the advertising community. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants to stretch their wings and continue to build both their own profile and that of Pretzel within the advertising industry and beyond.

Pretzel is a growing company, currently employing 16 full-time staff. It is a friendly, collegiate place to work, with a strong creative ethic. The ideal candidate will need to work well under pressure and successfully oversee multiple projects. They will also need to be skilled at managing a team and encouraging confidence and learning in those around them.

Please submit your CV and covering letter via email to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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ShowReal Media production company seeks Managing Partner (22.04.10)

ShowReal Media (http://www.showrealmedia.com) is looking for an experienced Producer, Agency Producer, EP, MD or Sales Rep’ to become partner in this talented new production company.

Excellent agency contacts are essential and applicants must be willing to work on shared risk / reward basis.

Please email CV to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) subject: partner

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Bigballs Films Receptionist/PA (20.04.10)

Responsibilities will include:

- General office administration to ensure smooth operation
- Production Assistant role on jobs
- Filing
- Reception
- Meeting scheduling
- Meeting minuting
- Contact reporting
- Timesheets

Experience in receptionist/PA/admin roles is an advantage and an interest in all things social media / entertainment / would be nice.

Please send CV’s to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (no calls please)

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Experienced Assistant Editor Needed (20.04.10)

Experienced Assistant Editor for busy international commercials editing company

- Minimum 2 years experience
- Advanced knowledge of AVID and FCP
- An enthusiasm for and understanding of the job is a must
- Email CV to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

No calls please!

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BOOKKEEPER NEEDED (20.04.10)

Portland Green Cultural Projects is a niche arts production company based in Shoreditch – we’re looking for a bookkeeper with specific experience of production company or arts organisations bookkeeping. You will ideally have worked for another production company or arts organisation, understand the system of multi-project accounting and/or public funding financial reporting. Must also be very experienced in MYOB and Quickbooks. Duties include MYOB or QuickBooks inputting, running monthly management accounts and cashflow, preparing quarterly funding accounts. Our office is a creative working environment in an architect-designed building the middle of Shoreditch, and you’ll feel part of an exciting creative team. We anticipate this work to be one day per week.  Please email CVs to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We are looking to fill the vacancy immediately.

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New Business Person Required (20.04.10)

Samba Creative is looking for an experienced new business person to help grow this new, dynamic film production & post production company.
Ideally part time to begin with, basic salary plus commission with a view to becoming full time.

Good contacts with agencies a must, as well as bags of energy and a willingness to try and do things in a different way.
Please drop us an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Administrator needed (16.04.10)

Administrator, Music Publishing Company, London WC2 

Full Time - Salary dependent on experience 
 
An independent music publisher is looking for an organised, efficient and personable administrator to join our team.  

Ideally you will be… 
 
* Extremely detail-orientated, with a rigorous approach to all tasks. 
* Well presented with good inter-personal skills and a professional manner, possessing a positive 
and flexible attitude to requests. 
 
You will have… 
 
* Excellent organisational and project management skills and the experience of autonomously managing an 
ever-changing workload to meet conflicting deadlines.  
* Ability to work as an enthusiastic part of a small team as well as using your own initiative and 
time management skills. 
* Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to communicate at all levels 
using diplomacy and discretion as required. 
* Excellent administrative/organisational experience, ideally gained within a music publishing  or media company. 
* A knowledge of music copyright and an understanding of music rights, the activities of 
Publishers and Record Labels, the role of collection societies, music licensing etc.  
* Excellent Excel (e.g. use of Pivot Tables).  

Please send your CV and an application letter to info@airstate.com

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Factory Studios are looking for a Client Service / Facility Manager (7.4.10)

An exciting opportunity to join a unique and expanding facility.  Providing expertise in audio and visual production and design.

Alongside your rigorous attention to detail, personal organization and the ability to organize others above all you will be passionate about client service.

Reporting to the MD and liaising with technical support and head of bookings, you will be experienced in effectively managing a team as well as running the facility and improving its efficiency.

A good communicator both internally & externally, you will have experience interacting directly with clients, developing strong working relationships, and be pro active in seeking new business opportunities.

You will have the ability to be both hands-on and provide clear direction as well as be professional and effective under pressure.

Experience in Post Production a must.

Please email CV’s to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (email application only please)

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Post Producers for Flynn (06.04.10)

Flynn are looking for experienced freelance post producers.

Need to have a good understanding of various formats and platforms. (film, tape & digital / broadcast, online & web content)

Please send CV to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (email applications only please)

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Internship at Flynn (30.03.10)

SKILLS THAT EVERYONE WILL SAY YES TO:
- punctual
- courteous - especially with clients
- people skills (knowing how to address/talk to certain people)
-ability to take his/her own initiative in finding work to do
- no job too big or small
- working to deadlines
- working as part of a team and individually
- very particular and attentive to detail to all work
- good telephone manner
- quick learner
- able to think on the spot for solutions

SKILLS TO ASK ABOUT:
- Research (image or content based (locations, facts etc)
- layout / design eye
- knowledge of London area / transport systems
- previous running . work experience at a production company*

WORK:
- Office
overall general maintenance (keeping it tidy and neat, helping with jobs where ever needed)
- Running
packages for drop off or pick up in and around London
- Reception
cover during lunch hour (phone calls, answering door)
- Library
printing, preparing / duplicating show-reels, logging tapes ad rushes, keeping library stoked (paper, ink, tape-stock) and tidy.

* In relation to library, candidate will be taught how to do this.

COMPUTER SKILLS

- computer literate / IT skills or understanding
- able to use and understand MAC
- adobe photoshop or adobe creative suit 2
- final cut pro (or use of editing software)
- DVD studio *
- episode *
- Microsoft office package (word, excel etc).

* does not have to have these skill but preferable

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PRODUCER – NEXUS PRODUCTIONS (26.3.10)

Nexus is looking for an experienced commercials producer who has a background of creating original integrated content for use across all media platforms.  You will also have a passion for, coupled with extensive experience, working across animation, VFX, live action and mixed media productions.
 
You’ll need proven ability to schedule, budget and deliver largescale projects.  You’ll also need the talent and new business acumen to forge productive relationships and set up complex working models with commercial and cultural clients, being a creative partner in the development of branded content opportunities.
 
You must have a real interest in pushing the aesthetic of what we do and an appreciation of what that means for the people and technology within the Nexus studio, with experience of delivering for non-TV platforms and of building and managing mixed artist/developer teams.
 
Needless to say, you’ll be able to work with impeccable attention-to-detail within tight deadlines across concurrent projects and be confident liaising with agencies, clients, directors, writers and service companies worldwide.
 
Please send your CV, a letter detailing why you feel you are right for this role and details of your current salary by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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New Business Person Needed (24.03.10)

New Business Rep Required

Joyrider are looking for a talented and energetic new business person to work alongside the exec producer. Ideally part time to begin with, with a view to becoming full time. Good contacts with agencies a must, as well as
tenacity and zeal.

Joyrider is well known for creating unusual work in live action and animation, so an understanding of both is a plus.

Please send CV and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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New Business Person Needed (23.03.10)

jelly is looking for an experienced and energetic freelance new business person to work alongside our current team.
Reward will be on a commission only basis to begin with, with a view to becoming full time. Good contacts with agencies a must, as well as tenacity and zeal.
Jelly creates high-quality animation, live-action and digital work so some production understanding of these is a must.

Please apply by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Pulse Films is looking for a new office manager (19.03.10)

Candidates must be extremely organised, with an excellent phone manner, an ability to multi- task and a willingness to work very hard.

We are looking for someone to start asap.

Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)’

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Production Manager (Maternity Cover) – Nexus Productions (17/3/10)

Nexus is looking for an experienced Production Manager to provide maternity cover from mid-April, for a period of 4 - 5 months (with a possibility of continuing beyond that).

Ideally you be an experienced animation PM with a commercials production company background and with experience of PMing live action shoots. Those with a solid post-production background may also be considered.

Your budgeting, scheduling, crewing, communication and people skills need to be excellent. Your budgeting and crewing experience needs to encompass both live action and animation. The ability to work to tight deadlines across concurrent projects is essential.

Please send your curriculum vitae and a covering letter by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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PA required (04.04.10)

New small animation production company is looking for a PA to work with the Exec Producer.
Duties include every aspect of supporting production, general sales and administration matters associated with running a small company.
Experience in a animation production environment is required, and a genuine long term interest in commercials is essential.
Candidate must have excellent organisational skills, a good understanding of the industry, a willingness to work hard and a client-friendly manner.
Please submit cv and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by March 10th.  Selection process will probably begin with a telephone interview.

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Receptionist/ Office coordinator needed. (03.03.10)

SMUGGLER is looking for an experienced organized and reliable Office coordinator/receptionist

This is a full time role within a busy and growing Production Company therefore personality and flexibility is of the highest importance.
The applicant must have strong organisational skills, good people management and admin experience

If you feel that you fulfill all the above job descriptions, then please send your CV and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  (only accepting online applications)

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Addiction need a Promo Producer (25.02.10)

Advertising and branding agency Addiction Worldwide are looking for a promo producer. Working with a strong in-house design and production team, the successful candidate will need both live action and graphics production skills. The candidate must possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills. You will work across a variety of campaigns for broadcasters and advertisers. A knowledge of graphics and editing sytems will be an advantage in this role.

Salary £35K

Send CV and covering letter to Rebekah Pitman, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Nice Shirt Films are looking for a Directors Rep (24.02.10)

Busy, friendly commercial production company are looking for an experienced directors’ rep to work alongside their executive producer and help manage a small, creative roster. Role could be full or part-time, depending on candidate.

Strong industry sales experience and contacts essential. Also GSOH. No pets.

Please e-mail CV and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Director’s Assistant & Researcher Required (19.02.10)

M&Y films are looking for a Director’s Assistant & Researcher to join their busy production company. The position combines editing showreels with research, IT support & office management.

The role involves:
- Capturing, logging & archiving our directors’ work
- Editing showreels, casting cutdowns & creating animatics
- Researching visual materials for directors’ treatments
- Maintaining the M&Y website using Wordpress CMS
- Updating & creating reels with our online Wiredrive library
- Personal Assisting of the MD & producers
- IT Support for Macs & PCs, & server backup
- General office administration & management of runners
- Production Assistant support when required

Required Skills:
Final Cut, DVD Studio Pro, Photoshop, Compressor, Quicktime, FTP & CMS, Powerpoint, Excel & Office.

Starts beginning of March.

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Pulse Films is looking for a Accounts assistant (18.02.10)

Pulse Films is looking for a Accounts assistant . Must be competent on SAGE Line 50. Duties include processing purchase ledger invoices, weekly payment runs, bank reconcilations and petty cash. To start immediately.

Please send interest and CVs to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)’

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Pulse are Looking for 2 people to Join their Technical Team (16.02.10)

Pulse Films are looking to hire 2 new people within their technical department: A Technical Manager and Technical Assistant ASAP.

Please send interest and CV’s to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Must be proficient on PC and Mac. And have extensive working knowledge of the majority of the below:
Red Media Management, Editing assitant experience, Knowledge of Broadcast standard, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe CS4 - with experience in Photoshop, Dreamweaver and InDesign, Microsoft Office, Encoding digital media, Capturing & laying off to tape, Converting, transfering & exporting digital media (red, xdcam), Experience with Z1, EX3 & HVX , Fully competent with Apple Mac OSX.

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Director’s Rep (12.02.10)

Momoco, a Design + Live-Action company producing feature film title sequences and commercials, is seeking a talented and highly motivated Director’s Rep.

The applicant should have great agency contacts and excellent sales experience in the industry.

Please send CV to Miki at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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DIRECTOR’S REP NEEDED (3.02.10)

Gloss is looking for a dynamic, energetic and talented Director’s Rep to join our commercial’s production company.
The ideal candidate must have good contacts in the industry, be confident and ambitious.

Please send CV to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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In House Production Assistant Needed (3.02.10)

We are looking for an experienced Production Assistant to join our team ASAP. The role will involve working across the board on commercials, digital and animation projects.

The ideal candidate will have P.A’d jobs of all different budgets and sizes and possibly worked in-house as a P.A. before.

As well as working on shoots the role will involve general office assistance and back up.

Please send your CV with a covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Animator required (3.02.10)

Job Description
Title: Animator
Office: London
Reports to: Head of Interactive Production
Revised: 12/17/09

London Advertising Agency is looking for an Animator who will be responsible for art concepts in the production of web banners and other online executions.  They will collaborate with Art Directors and Copywriters to help create brilliant campaigns.

The Animator must be an interactive artist first – they must be a creative problem solver engaged with the continually evolving online realm. This person must know and use all the industry standard tools that are available – Flash, After Effects, Adobe CS Suite, and Final Cut Pro. They need a solid understanding of how video lives on the web and have experience with video to flash translations.

We want someone who can bring strategy to life in the interactive space.

Responsibilities:

o Contribute to creative development by designing sites, banner ads, and rich media roadblocks.
o Collaborate with Creatives, Designers, and Developers to problem solve and produce creative materials that meet brand strategies and high creative quality standards.
o Collaborate with Producers, Account Management, Planning and Media on innovative ways to bring campaign concepts to life. 
o Keeps abreast of ongoing developments in creativity and technology in this medium.  Suggests improvements and upgrades as needed. 

Requirements:

• Must have 4-6 years experience in interactive marketing and/or interactive design
• Must excel in After Effects animation, with experience in compositing and color correction
• Must be familiar with video and audio editing
• Broadcast emphasis okay, but must be proficient with online Rich Media solutions and strategies
• Should be well versed in Flash (ver. 9+), but does not need strong coding experience.
• Should understand video compression techniques for streaming media and Flash animation

Please send CV’s to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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A PICTURE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY (02.2.10)

Palma Pictures is looking for a new Sales Representative for the UK market.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated communicator to lead our brand strategy and ideas into the UK market.
In your role you will help express Palma Pictures’ position as one of Europe’s leading Production Service Companies with proud focus on our world-class service reputation.
The principal responsibilities for this role will be to develop new contacts and strengthen existing relationships with clients within the UK advertising sector.
Candidates should have proven sales experience, a wide range of industry contacts and relevant production knowledge. The successful candidate will be positive, self-motivated and tenacious – just like the rest of our great team.
The position is based at our studio on Mallorca alongside our seven sales representatives for the other territories throughout the world. The job will entail regular trips to the UK to meet clients and attending multiple industry events.
Please email your CV with a covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Editorial Producer Needed (29.01.10)

WORK is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Producer to provide maternity cover for 6 months from the beginning of May 2010. 

WORK is a small and friendly editing company based on the outskirts of Soho, we need somebody who is willing to multi task and looking for a new challenge. The applicant must have strong organisational skills and good people management, as the post also has to oversee the assistants and runner. Experience and an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the commercial production process is essential, especially in post production if possible

Please email CV and cover letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Producer Available (27.01.10)

Extremely experienced Production Company Producer is ready to return to work after 6 months maternity leave. Also has experience working on the agency side.  Please contact me if you think I could be of help at your company. I’m also open to new challenges.

Telephone Julia on 07973 262 260 or email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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Music Producer / New Business Person (25.01.10)

Adelphoi Music is looking for a Producer/New Business Person to manage music and sound design projects and create new business opportunities. 

The ideal person is very outgoing & sociable, self-motivated, has a strong passion for music and advertising in general, is target driven & has an existing client contact base.  Sales & production experience in advertising, music or broadcast industries essential. 

This is a great opportunity to join a top award winning music production company.  

Please email a current CV & covering letter explaining why you’d be the best choice for the job to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by 05.02.10

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In House Runner Required

Due to the promotion of Fern, our runner of 2 years.  Coy! Communications are now looking for a full-time inhouse runner to join our small but perfectly formed team.

We need an enthusiastic and organised person who can also make an excellent cuppa!

Apart from the usual running requirements, there is also a great opportunity for researching and assisting the directors.

Requirements Include:
Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Indesign, Final Cut, DVD Studio Pro, Toast, Quicktime and all basic office programmes.

Good communication skills and an excellent telephone manner are essential.

Please send CV to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 

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New Business Rep Required (19.10.09)

Joyrider are looking for a talented and energetic new business person to
work alongside the exec producer. Ideally part time to begin with, with a
view to becoming full time. Good contacts with agencies a must, as well as
tenacity and zeal.

Joyrider is well known for creating unusual work in live action and
animation, so an understanding of both is a plus.

Please send CV and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Full Time Production Assistant. (11.01.10)

Full Time Production Assistant.

Busy live action and animation production company have a vacancy for a Production Assistant.
The applicant must have live action production experience, good communication skills and be literate, articulate, motivated and organised.

The role will involve assisting on shoots, but also some PR based activities (ie organising copy deadlines, sending out Press Releases, updating the website with recent work etc). You will report directly to the Exec Producers
Good writing skills an advantage.

Starting Salary £15,000 PA

Please send CV’s to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATOR / PERSONAL ASSISTANT – NEXUS PRODUCTIONS (11.1.10)

Nexus is looking for a bright, proactive and highly organised person for this role.

You will be a key part of the smooth and efficient running of our busy production office and animation studio, taking primary responsibility for our phone system, reception desk, courier booking and incoming/outgoing post.  You’ll also act as personal assistant to our two senior executive producers, maintaining their diaries, arranging travel, etc.  Also you’ll be covering a range of general office management duties, from filing to stock/stationery levels.

You need to demonstrate that you are extremely articulate and tactful, with a positive attitude and outstanding attention to detail. Admin experience gained in a production, design or advertising environment is a must.  You must be very familiar with MS Office programs.

Please note that this is an administrative role, rather than a production role, although you will be working within our production office, so knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Keynote, FTP clients and FCP will also come in useful.

Please apply by email with your CV, details of current salary and a note explaining why you’re ideal for the role to Ian Mansel-Thomas – .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Production Manager (Maternity Cover) – Nexus Productions (11/01/10)

Nexus is looking for an experienced Production Manager to provide maternity cover from early 2010, for a period of 7 months (with a possibility of continuing beyond that).

Ideally you be an experienced animation PM with a commercials production company background and with experience of PMing live action shoots.  Those with a solid post-production background may also be considered.
Your budgeting, scheduling, crewing, communication and people skills need to be excellent.  Your budgeting and crewing experience needs to encompass both live action and animation. The ability to work to tight deadlines across concurrent projects is essential. 

Please send your curriculum vitae and a covering letter by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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UK Sales Representative Needed (8.01.09)

Palma Pictures is one of Europe’s leading Production Service Companies. We are currently looking for a Sales Representative for the UK market. The principal responsibilities for this role will be to develop new contacts and strengthen existing relationships with clients within the UK advertising sector. Candidates need to have proven sales experience, a wide range of industry contacts and relevant production knowledge. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, competitive and tenacious.
The position is based at our studio on Mallorca alongside our existing team of seven sales representatives for territories throughout the world. The job will entail regular trips to the UK to meet clients and attend industry events.
Please email your CV with a covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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BOOKKEEPER NEEDED (30.11.09)

Between The Eyes is a commercials & music video production company based in Soho – we’re looking for a bookkeeper with specific experience of production company bookkeeping. You will ideally have worked for another commercials or music video production company, understand the system of multi-project accounting, and be able to read and understand production budgets. Must also be very experienced in Sage. Duties include paying invoices, issuing sales invoices, Sage inputting, wrapping budgets with producers, running monthly management accounts and cashflow. Our office is a vibrant and creative working environment in the middle of Soho, and you’ll feel part of an exciting creative team.
Please email CVs to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We are looking to fill the vacancy in the next 2 weeks.

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New Business Rep Required (25.11.09)

Joyrider are looking for a talented and energetic new business person to
work alongside the exec producer. Ideally part time to begin with, with a
view to becoming full time. Good contacts with agencies a must, as well as
tenacity and zeal.

Joyrider is well known for creating unusual work in live action and
animation, so an understanding of both is a plus.

Please send CV and covering letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Runner Needed (19.11.09)

Boutique Post House looking for a runner with some technical knowledge and the ability to make a fantastic cup of tea.
Start date – immediate.

Please contact Danny on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Sales Co‐ordinator (17.11.09)

This is a fantastic opportunity to enter the world of event catering. Working for a young, vibrant and 
innovative caterer producing both private and corporate bespoke events; they are the one to watch 
within the industry. 

Reporting directly to the Head of Event Sales, you will have a good knowledge of food and a passion 
to work within the fast‐paced environment of events. The Sales Co‐ordinator will provide 
administrative support to the sales team, liaise with clients and assist in the production of events. 
There is huge scope for career development. After gaining a solid understanding of business 
procedures you will grow to have your own portfolio of clients and co‐ordinate events. Sales is the 
key objective of this role, therefore the ideal candidate will be highly articulate, client facing and 
confident. You will need to target‐driven and extremely organised with a can‐do attitude. 

This is a growing company that strives to re‐invent, explore, and implement interesting and new 
ideas. Creative flair will be recognised and rewarded. 

Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint is desirable, and a background in hospitality is 
preferable. 

Please send a cover letter and CV to Hayley Croucher ‐ Hayley@the‐recipe.co.uk 
http://www.the‐recipe.co.uk  

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Editors Producer needed (Beginning of December) (16.11.09)

Boutique Soho edit house looking for an enthusiastic Editors Producer to join our small but very busy family-like company. Experience in commercial production or in an advertising agency is preferred. Having knowledge in sales and marketing would also be a plus. Starts beginning of December.
Please call 020 7734 6901 for information or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with a CV and cover letter

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Producer Needed (16.11.09)

Not To Scale is an award winning animation studio, with a fast growing
reputation amongst the domestic and international creative community.
We are looking to add a full time Producer to our small but efficient production
team.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three to four years experience as a
commercials Animation or post-production company producer. You will ideally have worked at another
animation studio that is also a member of the APA and have worked your way
up through the traditional process of Production Assistant, Production
Manager and Producer and thus have a well rounded and in depth knowledge of
all aspects of the production process.
You will be expected to be competent in Producing various animation
techniques ranging from 2D, 3D, Stop frame and mixed media techniques
involving green/blue screen shoots etc. further experience in all aspects of
live action and post-production work would be beneficial.

A wide range of industry contacts is expected, and you should have extensive
experience in scheduling, budgeting, meeting and communicating with top
Advertising Agency personal and other clients from the wider media industry.

Not To Scale is a friendly, open place to work, the role will suit someone
on the way up; looking for a fresh challenge, a fun place to work, and
aiming to grow into a position of increasing responsibility and trust within
an expanding business.

Creative interests outside of the role are expected and encouraged, an
ability to multi-task and operate well under pressure is absolutely
essential.

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and is likely to be
structured around a basic salary and bonus system.
Please send all applications addressed to Dan O’Rourke c/o
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RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATOR / PERSONAL ASSISTANT – NEXUS PRODUCTIONS (13.11.09)

Nexus is looking for a bright, proactive and highly organised person for this role.

You will be a key part of the smooth and efficient running of our busy production office and animation studio, taking primary responsibility for our phone system, reception desk, courier booking and incoming/outgoing post.  You’ll also act as personal assistant to our two senior executive producers, maintaining their diaries, arranging travel, etc.  Also you’ll be covering a range of general office management duties, from filing to stock/stationery levels.

You need to demonstrate that you are extremely articulate and tactful, with a positive attitude and outstanding attention to detail.  Admin experience gained in a production, design or advertising environment is a must.  You must be very familiar with MS Office programs.

Please note that this is an administrative role, rather than a production role, although you will be working within our production office, so knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Keynote, FTP clients and FCP will also come in useful.

Please apply by email with your CV, details of current salary and a note explaining why you’re ideal for the role to Ian Mansel-Thomas – .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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PRODUCER – NEXUS PRODUCTIONS (11.11.09)

Nexus is looking for an experienced animation or vfx producer to join its production team.

As well as having an extensive animation and commercials background, you’ll need considerable experience in working with, or for, American creative agencies.  The following will also be big pluses -

• Live action production, ideally on large / overseas shoots
• Experience of producing digital work, whether on the production or digital agency side

We are looking for a producer with gravitas, who is confident in the agency challenges that come with producing largescale work.  You also must have a real interest in pushing the aesthetic of what we do and an appreciation of what that means for the people and technology within the Nexus studio.  You’ll be prepared to travel and work abroad for significant periods of time.

Needless to say, you’ll be able to work with impeccable attention-to-detail within tight deadlines and be confident liaising with agencies, clients, directors and service companies worldwide.  Your scheduling and budgeting skills need to be excellent.

Please send your CV, a letter detailing why you feel you are right for this role and details of your current salary by email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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STUDIO MANAGER – NEXUS PRODUCTIONS (11.11.09)

Nexus is looking for an experienced studio manager / post-production producer.

You will become the face of Nexus in the 3D, 2D, VFX, post-production and interactive artist community, having responsibility for raising and maintaining Nexus’ profile on key industry websites, forums and events.

Working closely with our artistic and technical leads, you’ll ensure the physical and technical resources in the studio are always ahead of production and crew needs.

You’ll be entrepreneurial in spirit, proactively seeking out new digital and interactive artists and techniques, and identifying and championing their potential commercial application.

The role will include -

• overall studio scheduling responsibility, working with producers / PMs to ensure effective co-ordination of crew and resources across concurrent projects.
• building our base of web / digital designers and developers
• being the primary point of contact for new artist talent, proactively sourcing high calibre freelance animation artists and designers, and devising new ways to attract and retain the best talent.
• being the key person for all freelance talent, ensuring that their time runs smoothly, overseeing inductions, crew payments, project-to-project moves, anticipating IT requirements and sharing information on procedures and events at Nexus.

You’ll need -

• substantial experience in a studio manager or producer role in a multi-project animation studio, post-production house or digital agency.
• in-depth knowledge of animation and post-production pipelines, and a good grounding in digital production.
• the drive to ensure the studio develops creatively and commercially over time and a deep-seated enthusiasm for emerging technologies and platforms.
• fantastic people skills and be proactive, outgoing and inventive in how you further the reputation of the studio.
• demanding creative judgement, with experience of picking out the best artistic talent.
• exacting attention to detail and an incredibly thorough approach to your work.

Please apply by email with your CV, details of current salary and a note explaining why you’re ideal for the role to Ian Mansel-Thomas – .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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TECHNICAL / EDIT ASSISTANT – NEXUS PRODUCTIONS (11.11.09)

Nexus Productions in London is looking for an experienced Technical / Edit Assistant.

Duties include -

• Authoring DVD showreels on Adobe Encore
• Editing mood /reference films, cut-downs, animatics
• Mastering work to digibeta / HD Cam
• Digital Archiving of Projects and Final Masters
• Managing the Nexus tape Library
• Uploading work to FTP and creating QT movie links
• Preparing films, and data, for updating company website
• Converting TGA sequences
• Beta SP laybacks
• FCP Support to our studio, directors and producers
The skills / experience you must have include -

• Final Cut Pro – editing and troubleshooting
• Compressor, Sorenson Squeeze
• Adobe Encore, Photoshop
• Knowledge of different decks - digibeta, beta sp, dv cam, hdcam
• Knowledge of broadcast standards
• Compression techniques, knowledge of codecs and standards conversions
• FTP and HTML skills
• Web design (Dreamweaver or similar)
• After Effects and Flash to at least an intermediate level

Also very useful will be knowledge of –

• Shake
• DVD Studio Pro

About you –

• You will need solid experience gained in a similar post-production role, ideally within a fast-paced, multi-project post-production house.

• You will have exacting attention to detail and an incredibly thorough approach to Quality Control and to your work generally.

We have recently made a largescale investment in our buildings and our network, server and desktop infrastructure, to ensure that we remain at the forefront of the industry – a very exciting time to be joining Nexus.

The anticipated start for this position is the beginning of January 2010.

Please apply by email with your CV, details of current salary and a note explaining why you’re ideal for the role to Ian Mansel-Thomas – .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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