Description

Agency :
Havas
Job Description Summary :

Prose on Pixels

Prose on Pixels is a multi award-winning production studio with offices in London, New York, Chicago and Prague and a larger global offering in the pipeline. We are a team of problem solvers and story tellers who create films spanning commercials, narrative and documentary. With people and planet at the forefront of everything we do, we want to make work that matters.
Job Description :
The Opportunity

With a host of awards already under our belt in just under two years, including The British Arrows, Creative Circle and Shiny Awards, we are building the next generation of production company. A place where fast-paced doesn’t dilute creative, and social shoots sit just as comfortably alongside full-scale commercials.
We live and breathe creativity and film craft, always striving to create work that is culturally aware and better than the last; the ideal candidate will share these values, putting talent, quality and inclusivity at the heart of everything they do.
The Role

Primary Job Duties: Editor and creative lead for all post-production output Secondary Job Duties: Growing the reputation of the studio, driving creativity and innovation
We are looking for someone to join our team as Senior Editor. An integral creative role reporting into our Head of Production, you’ll edit and oversee all manner of content to create high quality films for every platform in many different formats, as well as help shape the direction and development of Prose on Pixels. We want someone who is going to push the creative that comes out and represents our stamp on what great looks like. We want you to be part of the growing team and contribute the most creative offerings out there.
You’ll be responsible for identifying and crafting stories, translating strategic direction into winning content for a global audience, and managing and creating dynamic, original and relevant content. Creating relationships with agencies within the Village network. Working closely with directors, creatives, producers and other post-production specialists, you will create outstanding, rich content for every platform including broadcast, promos, pitches, online social, short and long form branded content.
You will have strong interpersonal and decision-making skills, along with the ability to establish credibility and maintain effective working relationships with senior contacts both internal and external to Havas. You will have effective communication, management and organisation skills while dealing with our varied client base as well as key personnel within Prose on Pixels.
You will be excited about being part of our success and thrive when faced with new challenges constantly striving to produce outstanding creative work. You must have a very strong work ethic, possess outstanding multi-tasking skills, and consistently perform in a fast-paced and demanding creative environment.
Skills & Experience
A standout editing showreel in narrative as well as cutting punchy promo and commercials.
Can demonstrate mastery in the craft of storytelling in everything you do from pitch films to high budget commercials.
The ability to take a briefing and extract key information as well as discuss idea and techniques which can help enhance the film.
You will be able to perform your duties in an edit suite full of creatives/clients in a professional manner.
Experience working across teams and with internal and external stakeholders to execute a story.
Proven understanding of how audio and sound design can really bring their edit to life.
Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere CC in conjunction with other Creative Suite applications: After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder, etc.
Compositing skills in After Effects would be a huge advantage: rotoscoping, typography, animation, motion/camera tracking, and keying, etc. within After Effects/comparable software.
A complete understanding and experience of every stage of a postproduction workflow from ingest to final online; including a knowledge of the full delivery process; clocking and delivering films for broadcast.
Experience creating delivery formats for online, DOOH, social and broadcast.
Ensuring the utmost care in quality control.
Fluency in colour correction and colour grading would be an advantage.
Excellent multi-tasking and self-management skills, and also able to take direction and constructive feedback.
Responsibilities
Creating commercials, brand films, case studies, pitch films and awards entries for a varied client list.
Ensure the highest standard of editorial output, to drive quality and creativity in every piece of work from Prose on Pixels.
Seek ways to improve the film offering to the business, and proactively scope and implement change.
Manage and continue to build partnerships with third-party providers and freelancers.
Collaborate and participate in Prose on Pixels global network projects and initiatives.
Support the growth and development of our studios’ post production expansion into online.
Identify, manage, support and mentor junior team members, helping to develop their editing and motion graphics expertise.
Proactively experiment with different versions of an edit, exploring multiple directions.
Continuously discover and implement new editing and design techniques as well as keeping abreast of new technology.
An awareness and proactivity towards AI tools and advances and its integration to the post production workstream.
Attend briefings, advising and sense checking on feasibility and budget implications.
Translating design concepts and storyboards to create high end motion graphics and edits.
Build individual relationships across the Havas Village (HKX).
Own and develop the processes across the studio to develop best practice ways of working a view to maximising efficiency whist maintaining quality. Ensuring server naming and archiving conventions are adhered to as well as using your knowledge to help the tech team build their postproduction infrastructure globally.
Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends when necessary.
Inspire, influence, protect and deliver creative work we can all be proud of.
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Contract Type :
Permanent
Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.