Technical Operator

Black Kite is an independent creative studio offering world class visual effects and design.

We are a talent first technology inspired studio.

Our community is home to a collective of world-class talent. A group of artists, creators, designers, producers and technologists that have come together to make exceptional artistic visual content.

THE ROLE

The Technical Operations Assistant will report to the Head of Technical Operations, as part of a Tech Ops team on a rotational shift pattern.

Working closely with Production and Artists to ensure smooth working practices, the Technical Operations Assistant is responsible for quality checking and ensuring quality standards for all outgoing deliveries, including those for Broadcast and Social Media platforms.

This is a fast-paced role, working alongside a talented team, and provides opportunities for future progression into related departments. The role would particularly suit those with a goal of progressing into our 2D or Colour departments.

As a Technical Operations Assistant, you will regularly be required to troubleshoot and problem-solve day-to-day issues that may arise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quality control of TV/Social Media campaigns
• Playout deliveries to specification (TV/Social Media)
• Quick turnaround client approval file upload deliveries
• Audio QC
• Data management (Restores/Archives)
• Jobs path clean up
• File preparation for 2D artists
• Artwork preparation
• Logging digital master media content

ABOUT YOU

• A good understanding of UK broadcast specification deliveries
• A basic understanding of all Clearcast guidelines
• Strong working knowledge of VFX software
• A good understanding of file formats and codecs
• A good understanding of aspect ratios and pixel sizes
• Knowledge of transcoding software
• Adobe Suite - Photoshop for artwork preparation

WHY US?

We want you to grow with us and help us create a sustainable future for everyone who is part of the Black Kite family.

We believe in talent, creativity and innovation. We believe that Creativity is the differentiator, it sits at the very heart of everything we do and the reason why Black Kite was born.

We back ourselves to grow and be the best, to always improve, but never lose sight of our values and principles. We care about our people.

At Black kite we look out for each other and believe in doing things the right way. We place importance on a code of shared ethics and treating people fairly and with respect.

We are committed to supporting you and your ongoing career development. We will work closely with you to establish your personal progression plan. You are never on your own.

We believe in the power of team work and togetherness to achieve the extraordinary – Once a Kite always a Kite. We are big on ambition. We are excited about the future.

Black Kite Studios are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, gender identity or disability (whether registered as disabled or not). If you would like to know more on how we approach equal opportunities, please let us know.