Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1? At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an Archive Assistant to join our Creative Media department. Reporting into our Archive Manager, this role will assist the Archive Manager in the running of Formula 1’s video archive, with particular emphasis on ingesting footage and delivering footage requests.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and ingest media into the Digital Archive, entering metadata correctly and accurately updating database records.
- Use knowledge of motorsport and the Digital Archive to prepare and deliver footage requests, ensuring exports are correctly configured and meet broadcast standards.
- Assist Formula 1 Content Production staff in locating footage for current video projects.
What Are We Looking For?
Personal Qualities
- Excellent organiser and administrator with strong attention to detail
- Able to manage time, prioritise, multitask and meet deadlines under pressure
- Able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
- Self-motivated, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
- Prepared to work weekends and irregular hours
Experience
- Experience working in a footage library
- Liaising with third parties
Knowledge & Skills
- Working knowledge of a Digital Archive / MAM
- Working knowledge of video file formats and television transmission standards
- Basic Adobe Premiere and Adobe Media Encoder skills
- High computer literacy, particularly spreadsheets and database entry
- Knowledge of Formula 1
Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:
Experience with FTP and web-based file delivery methods.
Qualifications
You will need to have current UK driving license in this role and be able to commute to and from the office.
Career Progression - Where Can You Go Next?
With experience, progression to Archivist and potentially further. Giving more responsibility in managing larger Archive projects.
Why join the force behind the sport?
Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport.
As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:
- Private Healthcare scheme
- Dental Care
- 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
- A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
- Free healthy snacks in our offices
- Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
- 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
- Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
- Discount on F1 merchandise
- Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
- Perkbox benefit portal and more
Division: Broadcast and Media
Here’s how we roll Formula 1® delivers the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle with innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability at the heart of its future growth and value. As the global rights holders of this incredible sport our team delivers the 24-race calendar direct to our passionate fans around the globe. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our people at F1. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, and communications there is always a driven and talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport. We are focused on delivering the best for our fans and partners while ensuring we do the right thing as a business, using the power of Formula 1 to make a positive contribution to the places we visit and to our own community. We work closely with stakeholders across the sport to leave a legacy of positive change both on and off the track. At the same time, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps ensure that everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. This is Formula 1!
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Archive Assistant in Biggin Hill employer: Formula One Management Limited
Formula One Management Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that thrives on innovation and excellence in the fast-paced world of motorsport. Employees benefit from a culture that values collaboration and professional growth, with ample opportunities for career advancement and skill development. Located at the heart of the racing industry, this role provides unique access to high-profile events and a chance to contribute to a globally recognised brand.
Contact Details:
Formula One Management Limited Recruitment Team
