Data Assistant

Start date: ASAP
Salary: Dependant upon experience

Role overview
We are looking for a Data Assistant to support our Data department. This will be an integral role in our company, you will be responsible for preparing and organising digital assets entering and leaving the studio via electronic and physical media. In addition, you will be responsible for gathering, logging and distributing material to servers supporting the TBA team and interacting with artists, producers and clients.

This entry-level but critical role would suit a recent graduate with a VFX-based degree or someone who is currently a runner looking for their next role.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing prompt and secure handling of all digital material received and sent from Time Based Arts.
• Efficient communication with the production team and lead artists after receiving and delivering media via drive or data transfer software platforms.
• Assisting in the upkeep and maintenance of the network and storage space with excellent file naming and management.
• Archiving completed projects to long term storage.
• Identifying and correcting discrepancies and errors in data and metadata and alerting the lead artists and producers.
• Efficient copying and synchronisation of data across multiple systems.
• Assisting the Data I/O Manager with organising, tracking and QC’ing of all media.
• Digital file preparation, management and file conversions.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Great organisation and multitasking skills to adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines.
• Technical knowhow and a strong interest in media management, visual effects and post-production.
• Experience with Media Encoder, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Software (Premiere, AfterEffects, Photoshop), Davinci Resolve, Avid, Final Cut Pro and Nuke/Nuke Studio is preferable but not essential.
• An understanding of camera codecs, rushes ingest and workflow.
• Consistent attention to detail is essential.
• A calm and methodical approach under pressure.
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to focus, take notes and prioritise tasks while unsupervised.
• Competence with Google Workspace: Gmail, Calendar, Docs and Sheets and Microsoft Office: Word and Excel
• Previous experience with data management or file system administration as a bonus but notessential. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn is key.

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer, meaning we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status.