At a Glance
- Tasks: Edit engaging content for a mixed media children's series on climate change and sustainability.
- Company: Join 3Megos, a creative studio dedicated to impactful storytelling.
- Benefits: In-house role with a collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fixed-term contracts with a focus on creativity and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's media while honing your editing skills.
- Qualifications: Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro; experience in animated or mixed media series preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We’re setting up for a mixed media children’s series, produced by 3Megos, focusing on the environment, climate change and sustainability. We are looking for two mid to senior level editors to join our in‑studio team, located in Worcester.
Work Model
Roles will be in‑house at our Worcester office. Please do not apply for this role if you are looking for remote or hybrid working.
Editor 1: Fixed‑term contract, starting mid July 2026 (8 months)
Editor 2: Fixed‑term contract, starting end August 2026 (6 months)
Monday – Friday, 9AM-6PM
Responsibilities
- Understand the show’s brand and its content to ensure a consistent format throughout the series.
- Editor 1 will be onboarded first and will be required to set up an efficient workflow for animatic and online assemblies; create templates for edit stages and arrange an appropriate filing pipeline.
- Assemble animatics using voice over, music demos, stock footage and 2D layouts.
- Work closely with the director, storyboard and layout artists to complete.
- Produce online assemblies using animated renders, transitions and audio post materials.
- Assemblies are to be updated on the go, as assets are delivered.
- Uploading exports to commenting software for review and actioning any internal and external feedback.
- Work closely with the director for edit sessions, actioning on the spot comments.
- Complete exports following technical delivery requirements for broadcasters.
- Upon final episode deliveries, complete the appropriate archiving and write up of inventory.
Requirements
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro is vital, and knowledge of Adobe After Effects is also preferred.
- Basic grading knowledge is an advantage.
- Experience on at least one animated or mixed media episodic series, broadcast series is an advantage.
- Fast, consistent turnaround at production pace.
- Capable of managing own workload with an efficient workflow and ensuring tasks are complete to production timelines.
- Good communication and tracking skills.
- Able to take onboard feedback and action accordingly.
We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals from any background.
Editor Roles - Worcester employer: The CharacterShop
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