JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract / Attachment until December 2026
DEPARTMENT: BBC Scotland Operations (Post Production)
LOCATION: Pacific Quay, Glasgow
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £25,700 - £32,900 per annum depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
BBC EXTEND
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly organised and technically skilled Edit Assistant to support our post-production team. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in Avid Media Composer and Interplay, who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality content.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Joining the team offers the chance to be part of a supportive, collaborative culture where knowledge-sharing is valued. You will help deliver impactful content that resonates with audiences across the UK. Street Post provides strong opportunities for personal and professional development, working across a wide range of programming from ICONS, Scam Interceptors, Playtime Towers and Saturday Mash Up. This variety allows you to build technical experience across genres and develop within a dynamic and creative post-production environment.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
The Edit Assistant will play a key role in maintaining project workflows, supporting editors, and ensuring smooth communication between production and post-production teams.
* Prepare, ingest, and manage media within Avid Media Composer
* Organise and maintain projects using Interplay workflows
* Sync rushes, create group clips, and manage multi-cam sequences
* Troubleshoot technical and workflow issues efficiently
* Manage exports, deliveries, and archive processes
* Maintain accurate documentation and version control
* Liaise with production teams, technical departments, and external partners
* Ensure media security and adherence to data management protocols
* Support editors creatively and technically throughout the edit process
Note: The original includes "Interlay" possibly a typo; we have preserved it as written in the source.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate is an experienced Edit Assistant with strong working knowledge of Avid Media Composer and Interplay, who thrives in a fast-paced post-production environment. They are highly organised, detail oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and troubleshoot effectively under pressure. A confident communicator, they build positive working relationships across teams and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace that supports diverse voices and storytelling.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Strong technical experience with Avid MC, including ingesting media, syncing rushes, and creating group clips
* Experience working with Interplay or similar shared media management workflows
* Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and maintain organised, efficient post-production workflows
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with editors, production teams, and technical staff
* A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced team environment
DESIRABLE :
* Experience working in television or broadcast post-production
* Knowledge of multi-cam workflows and managing complex edit projects
* Experience with media archiving, delivery specifications, and quality control processes
* Familiarity with additional post-production tools and workflows beyond Avid
* A strong interest in television production and developing a career in post-production
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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