We are looking for an Editor to join the National Theatre Digital Team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
The National Theatre’s Production & Content team within the Digital Department is responsible for content development, production and delivery to meet the organisation's broad-ranging needs. This includes live cinema broadcast (NT Live), our subscription video platform (National Theatre at Home), digital originals and content that supports the work of the National Theatre’s Marketing, Learning, Development and Comms teams, amongst others.
The Editor’s key responsibility is to edit bold, considered and premium work across all points of output. The role requires creative instincts and ability to tell captivating stories through video, and an exacting eye for standards and narrative in the edit. The Editor will play an active role in contributing to the ongoing development of ideas and rollout of new work styles, as well as supporting delivery and exports of content for a diverse range of outputs and resolutions.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Professional-level skills with Adobe Premiere
- Experience working in a range of professional post-production environments and/or teams
- A demonstrable ability to tell stories through dynamic and refined video editing
- Awareness of industry standard media types, codecs, best practice and have the confidence to advise on and decipher technical specifications
- Ability to thrive independently on projects
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you..
- Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
- 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
- Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
- Enhanced sick pay
- Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
- Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
- Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
- Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
- On-site staff canteen and social facilities
- On-site occupational health support
- In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
- Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
- Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
- Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
- Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
- Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
- Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 12th December at 12 noon.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.