At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in sound editing for TV factual projects and manage audio sessions.
- Company: Big Wave Productions, a vibrant post-production house in Brighton.
- Benefits: Paid position with hands-on experience in a creative environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enhance your skills in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Step up your career in sound editing and work on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: One year of experience as a Sound Assistant and Pro Tools proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Big Wave Productions is looking for a Sound Edit Assistant. We're looking for someone with around one year of TV factual experience as a Sound Assistant in a post-production environment / post house who is ready to step up into a junior sound editor role. This opportunity is not suitable for recent graduates or anyone who already has a Junior Sound Editor credit. This is a paid position. Working from our Brighton office is essential.
Skills
- Confident using Pro Tools, including session setup, editing, track management, importing AAFs from the offline picture edit, and conforming to picture changes.
- Knowledge of core plug-ins, including EQ, compression, limiting, reverb and noise reduction.
- Experience using sound effects libraries and audio asset management software (Soundminer preferred; BaseHead also considered).
- An ear for creating detailed, immersive ambiences, sound design and spot effects to picture in stereo.
- Natural history experience is desirable.
- Strong session organisation, with clean, well-labelled files, tracks and sessions to ensure the mix runs efficiently.
- Understanding of sound edit-to-mix handover practices.
- Awareness of loudness and delivery standards (e.g. EBU R128) is desirable but not essential.
Software
- Pro Tools
- Soundminer (preferred) or BaseHead
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Location: Big Wave Productions, Brighton (office-based)
Start: September 2026
Contract: 12-16 weeks (full-time)
Assistant Sound Editor in Brighton employer: Big Wave Productions
Big Wave Productions is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Brighton where creativity thrives. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Pro Tools, while collaborating closely with a talented post-production team. This role not only provides valuable insights into the audio editing process but also fosters a supportive environment that encourages skill development and career advancement.
