42nd Street Recruitment

Our client is looking for additional MCR support. The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience and be able to demonstrate the following:

Edit Support Assisting the day to day running of busy Avid and FCP suites including digitising and conforming using different formats. A solid knowledge of working in both a tape and tapeless environment. The ability and confidence to deal with clients requests and technical queries.

VT Support Solid VT skills along with an extensive knowledge of tape formats and various decks. QC-ing masters to ensure they are correct for delivery.

You will need to be able to work well in a team and be flexible with shifts which will include some nights and weekends.

Please forward a covering letter along with your current cv and an indication of minimum salary requirement.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior Dubbing Mixer to work on mainly long form including tv documentaries. Must be fully conversant with Pro Tools. Please send your current cv along with a covering letter and an indication of salary requirement.

Our German client will be in London next week on 21 & 22 October and is looking for a Production Manager / Fixer to work on a sightseeing documentary applying for filming permits as well as assisting them on the two filming days. Please send your current cv along with daily rate if interested and available.

Our client is looking for freelance dvd authors. If interested please send an updated cv stating your daily rate and also give us an indication of your availability.

Our client has just contacted us with regard to a position of a Bookings Coordinator based in the west end. If you are interested in being considered pleae forward your current cv along with a covering letter, your notice period if applicable and your minimum salary requirement. We will in turn forward the full job spec to suitable and short listed candidates.

Currently looking for an experienced Library Manager starting asap for 2-3 months. Please send your current cv along with a covering letter and your daily rate or minimum salary requirement asap.

Our client is looking for a permanent graphic designer as follows:

Key Accountabilities and Activities

 Must demonstrate good operational skills with excellent PC/ Mac knowledge, fluency in After effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash software applications.  Working closely with producers you will be responsible for working up storyboards and illustrations for projects where necessary.  Work under own initiative with the ability to develop and visualise own design concepts for promos/ idents/ stings/ bumpers/openers & closers transmission bugs and straps.  Build positive relationships with clients and other departments by being proactive, professional and supportive.  Confident to attend and guide brainstorming meetings and briefs whilst building and maintaining strong client relations.  Use extensive knowledge and delegate responsibility for all file handling in a broadcast environment for the import & export of material into all graphics areas/ edit and audio suites within post production.  Proactively keep others informed and help implement any new procedures and processes needed.  Responsible for the creation and transfer of all transmission graphics for all channels.  Knowledge of Clarity & Miranda software an advantage. Training would be given  Designer must be to a degree level of education with at least 2-3 years experience.

If interested please forward your current cv along with a covering letter and an indication of minimum salary requirement.

Exciting opportunity for a bright Junior Bookings Coordinator to join an expanding broadcast company in west London. Duties will include booking freelance staff, confirming rates & call times, making accommodation arrangements and rostering internal staff. A minimum of two years industry experience essential. Start date within the next two weeks - preferably on 9 September or before if possible - and the salary will be in the region of £20K.

Currently looking for experienced freelance Audio Assistants. Duties will include covering voice overs, setting up Pro-Tools and Audiofile suites and assisting with ad-hoc bookings. This is definitely not suitable for graduates or for anyone looking for an entry position. Please send a covering letter along with a copy of your cv and indicate your hourly rate. We will only respond to suitable candidates.

Our client is looking for a production manager with experience working on very large scale reality shows, big budgets, location shoots etc. Based in Sydney and travelling to various locations in Australia you would need to be available at the end of September or earlier if possible. This is a six/seven month contract with a two week break at Christmas and flights, visa and the first few weeks accommodation will be covered by the client. If interested in this fantastic opportunity please forward your current cv and let us have an idea of daily/weekly rate. Please note that we will not respond to anyone who does not have the relevant credits.

Our client is looking for a permanent Data Wrangler/MCR Op preferably with experience in a commercials post production company. They are investing in some very new technology and require a jobbing MCR person rather than someone who wants to move into editing. This is a 5 day week role with shift patterns within the hours of 0800-2300. Although it is permanent the client will also consider taking someone on a long term contract and interviews will be held on Monday - possibly Tuesday of next week

If interested please send a covering letter along with a copy of your current cv and please indicate your minimum salary requirement. We will only be able to reply to shortlisted candidates and at that point will send out a more details job spec.

Working within Network Services within the 'Solutions' team. Reporting to director of Solutions and Systems Integration

Our client is looking for some new edit assistants. Duties will include editing according to PRTS compliance, ingesting tapes and occasionally doing off-air records. You would need to be available almost immediately and would be given a two week training period after which you wiill be working on a shift pattern of earlys, mids and lates with times varying from 0530 am starts to overnights. It would also be necessary to commit to being pencilled until the end of the year. Shifts will be confirmed on a 3 week basis and could include weekend work. As the times will vary you will need to make yourself completely available therefore you will be unable to take on other work during this period of time. Any unavailable weekends or dates during the pencilled time would need to be highlighted prior to the start of the booking. If you are interested in this type of work until the end of the year please send a covering letter along with your cv asap and please also let us know your minimum hourly rate.

Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager - an excellent position with very good salary and prospects. As we are currently awaiting further details if anyone is interested please forward your current cv asap along with a guide to salary requirement and we will reply to anyone suitable by forwarding the job spec.

Our client is looking for a Researcher to start work immediately on a feature documentary examining the evolving media crisis in the United States. Many notable contributors are involved and the production consists of an excellent and reputable crew for a documentary feature film which is very near completion. We need the researcher to have experience, motivation and the ability to deliver under time pressure. The research consists of confirming facts, figures and stories from first and second hand sources to be handed over in a clear and comprehensive folder for legal review. We would like the researcher to start immediately for 2 weeks approximately and they will work from offices in East London.

Please forward a covering letter along with your current cv and your weekly rate. We are very busy at the moment so will only be able to reply to selected candidates.

Our client is looking for an Audio/Sytems Engineer for a 3 month contract building O/B trucks. Starting on 30 August you will be working on a 5 day week shift pattern which will include some weekends. CAD drawing ability would be an advantage. Please send a covering letter along with a current cv and please let us know your daily rate.

Our client is looking for a nightshift Media Op to work 3 nights per week from 1930-0730. Duties will include:

Preparation of programme materials for broadcast and other end users in accordance with a variety of specifications

Operation of various formats of videotape recorders and file based digitising and playback equipment for duplicating and editing

Browse quality file, DVD or tape preparation

Assessment of technical quality of material

Full technical quality checking of material

Metadata logging of programme material content

Generation of records for asset management

Analysis and communication of technical problems if rejection recommended

Line recordings and playouts, often to strict deadlines

Subtitle insertion / audio description compilation operations

Undertaking remedial work to improve defective vision and / or audio

Reporting of job completion and resources used using computer systems

Any other reasonable duty appropriate to the position in this changing environment

If you are interested in being considered please forward a current cv along with a covering letter and your minimum salary requirement. In view of the urgency of this position we will only reply to shortlisted candidates.

Our client is currently looking for a Senior Client Coordinator with main duties being as follows. Senior point of contact for your designated client/s Regularly update HOD on throughput, staffing and client issues Supervise any other staff working within your team Managing the client’s requirements and expectations according to deadlines and resources available Giving quotes and raising invoices when required Controlling file based administration duties eg sending files, purging files etc Understanding and creating workflows across Video and Access Services areas Attend internal / external meetings on behalf of Programme Management Ordering materials from suppliers and request replacements when necessary Ensuring Mediaflex is used correctly to reflect the work carried out for the company eg jobs being raised accurately for the Video Area Sensibly prioritising the clients work across all internal areas Organising edit schedules - linear and non-linear, in conjunction with other co-ordinators Co-ordination of play-ins / outs to any relevant parties if required Despatching material as per client’s request Maintaining library / inventories for certain client’s, whilst ensuring client material held is done so according to the agreements in place Managing material clear-downs, returns and wipe requests etc Creating accurate monthly throughput and SLA figures Liaising with staff on all levels as and when required Liaising with broadcasters and compliance units if required by client General administration relating to the above Accurate record keeping and filing of emails along with any other correspondence is vital and must be available on request Assisting colleagues when required To carry out all aspects of work to ensure the company’s responsibilities are met in terms of ISO9001 - Quality Standards and ISO14001 - Environmental Management Any other reasonable duty associated with the position If you feel you have the necessary skills and are interested in being considered please forward a copy of your current cv along with a covering letter and your minimum salary requirement. As this is an urgent vacancy to fill we will only reply to shortlisted candidates.

We are currently looking for a producer to work within a small team in a west end production company.

Our client is looking for someone who has a creative eye, is hard-working and diligent and is also familiar with the process of production. They are particularly looking for someone who is very organised and has the ability to multi-task when managing different projects at the same time. The ideal candidate must be used to being busy and is not daunted by this. They require a self-starter with good contacts and he/she should also be familiar with working on MAC, Excel and Word and any other skills such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, FCP are all an added bonus.

The salary is circa £29K and there would be bonuses for any new clients that the producer brings to the company.

Please send a covering letter along with your current cv and minimum salary requirement and note that we will only reply to candidates who are shortlisted.

Our client is urgently looking for an Edit / IT Assistant with experience in MCR plus knowledge of Avid and FCP. Salary circa £20K. A full job spec will be available for suitable candidates but duties will include:

Providing basic technical and practical support to Editors, Colourists and other senior personnel so that they can concentrate on the creative aspects of Post Production. Spotting and rectifying mistakes and omissions in the Post Production process. Managing suite diaries and scheduling in all edits, ensuring there are no clashes. If interested please send a cover letter along with your current cv asap.

Freelance Post Production / Bookings Co-Ordinator for three month contract required asap.

Our client is currently looking for a Part Time Technical Coordinator working Thursday and Friday only. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate attention to detail, project management and excellent communication skills plus the ability to prioritise whilst remaining calm under pressure. Key elements of the position will include: Researching internal library system / Raising shipping requests / Raising purchase orders in SAP / Maintaining spreadsheets / Sourcing and entering metadata information. Experience required: Basic technical knowledge of tv formats and file technology / Good project management skills / High level of computer literacy essential / Good knowledge of SAP a great advantage.

Our client is looking for an accounts assistant with knowledge of working on Sage. Usual accounts duties to include inoicing, petty cash, purchase ledger etc. Previous position within a post production company essential. Please forward your cv along with a covering letter.

Our client needs various offline Avid bilingual editors for a children's game/quiz show. The show is going to various overseas territories and they will be editing one episode per day with 10 episodes for each territory. ie 10 days editing minimum depending on language(s) spoken. Dates will be around mid June to mid September. If you have worked across this genre of programming and are fluent in any of the following languages please forward your current cv along with weekly rate: Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Danish, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Turkish.

Our client is currently looking for a Technical Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate attention to detail, project management and excellent communication skills plus the ability to prioritise whilst remaining calm under pressure.

Key elements of the position will include:

Researching internal library system / Raising shipping requests / Raising purchase orders in SAP / Maintaining spreadsheets / Sourcing and entering metadata information.

Experience required:

Basic technical knowledge of tv formats and file technology / Good project management skills / High level of computer literacy essential / Good knowledge of SAP a great advantage

Please forward your current cv along with a covering letter and an indication of minimum salary requirement.

As we always get so many replies to our emails we will only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

Our client is expanding their facility and is looking to recruit a Machine Room Manager. The suitable person should have a good working knowledge of FCP and Avid but primarily be very organised and methodical. The role will include managing the day to day running of the machine room and the support team for edit suites and it will also include overseeing the workloads and performance. Please forward a covering letter, a copy of your cv and a note of your minimum salary requirement. We will only reply to shortlisted candidates.

Our client is the world leader in digital billboards paving the way in technological advances for sports advertising. They are looking for the following:

Systems Specialist

The position would suit someone with 2-3 years experience in a technical broadcast role (eg camera technician) or a graduate with a technical degree wishing to work in the broadcast industry. Duties will include:

Testing and development, training and event installations.

Working with partners to fulfill the training needs of outsourced services.

Preferred skills: Technical broadcast background, familiarity with broadcast hardware, ability and desire to learn new skills, passion for sport.

If interested please forward a covering letter along with your cv and minimum salary requirement. Please note that we will only reply to shortlisted candidates.

Our client is the world leader in digital billboards paving the way in technological advances for sports advertising. They are looking for the following:

Operations - Production Assistant

The position would suit someone with 1-2 years experience in a project management role and duties will include:

Testing and development, training and event installations.

Liaising with with suppliers to ensure all events are planned in detail and have the required equipment on site.

Preferred skills: Technical broadcast background, familiarity with broadcast hardware, passion for sport.

If interested please forward a covering letter along with your cv and minimum salary requirement. Please note that we will only reply to shortlisted candidates.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Producer to work in Shanghai to oversee and manage a very busy production department including the scheduling of suites, kit and operators. Skills required include a broad knowledge of online facility services, infrastructures and VFX pipelines, a high level of organisational skills, negotiation and budgeting and effective team management. You will also need to have experience working in a commercial post production company, client facing/liaison skills and the ability to source and attract new business. Please send a covering letter along with your salary requirement and availability/notice period. This is a senior role and we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

Currently looking for a Digital Media Manager to oversee a team responsible for content delivery to pan regional digital partners – plus other individually strategic platforms. Further details as follows:

The ability to demonstrate excellent customer focus and communication skills.

Relevant experience of the complexity of digital platforms, an aptitude for problem solving and workflow design plus the ability to work well under pressure whilst remaining calm and productive.

Ability to thrive on change and opportunities to find flexible and adaptive solutions for new commercial requirements.

Excellent project management skills and organisational ability.

A confident and engaging presenter who can operate and interact at many levels in an organisation.

Analytical, decisive and a negotiator with strong technical knowledge and awareness of industry trends.

Ability to support his/her line manager in strategic planning and representation, whilst demonstrating that they are a self-starter, able to engage their own team in delivering on day to day objectives.

Please send your current cv along with a covering letter, minimum salary requirement and availability/notice period to val@42ndstreetrecruitment.com asap.

Please note that this is a senior position and we will only reply to shortlisted candidates.

Looking for an edit assistant for a permanent position starting asap. Need 1-2 years exp working on Avid on commercials/short form. Also looking for freelance edit assistants - same brief.

Exciting opportunity for an experienced sales manager to work in a west end post production company. Preferably from a facility background but would consider anyone with an excellent track record in sales. Please send a covering letting along with your cv and minimum salary requirement. This will obviously be treated in strictest confidence.

We have just been asked to find an iPhone app designer experienced with ObjectiveC and Open GLES. This would be commencing Tuesday 18 Jan for 7-10 days. If there is anyone who has this experience and is available please call us asap on 020 7734 4422 .

Looking for a Russian speaking FCP editor - 5 week contract in the US commencing early March. Knowledge of poker advantageous. Please send current cv listing credits asap.

Currently looking for another very experienced Flame Op to go to Shanghai for a three week contract commencing mid January. Please send a current cv asap.

Looking for a bookings coordinator with some knowledge of using Avid for digitising etc for maternity cover commencing asap.

Senior Trailer Editor required. Must be extremely creative and have a passion for games, trailers, entertainment and creating audio-visual experiences. Preferably experienced in FCP and After FX. Salary according to experience. Please forward your current cv along with a cover letter and minimum salary requirement. We will only reply to those shortlisted.

We have an opening in the new year for an experienced, talented and dedicated staff editor. The successful candidate will be responsible for the compliance, packaging, versioning and exporting of HD content. Using Final Cut Studio both long and shortform editing to a high standard is also expected. To apply please forward a copy of your current cv.

Experienced receptionist required for post production company.

Nuke Op required asap for post production facility.

An opportunity has arisen for a top Flame Op to work in Shanghai. Must have strong experience in a commercial environment, a can-do attitude and great client facing skills. Furthermore you must be a team player as this is a busy but social office with a strong team ethic. The role offers an exciting and challenging role within a continuously growing international post house working across a diverse portfolio of clients. You will predominantly be working on commercials and TV idents for an international audience. Please send a covering letter along with your cv, a link to your reel and your minimum salary requirement. Please send a covering letter along with a copy of your cv, a link to your showreel and your minimum salary requirement.

We are looking for compliance screeners to start asap. You will need a minimum of 2 years experience and be familiar with checking through content and making sure it fits Ofcom guidelines etc… If interested and available please send an updated cv asap along with your hourly rate.

Looking for a junior graphic designer with approximately 2 years experience and knowledge of the following: After Effects, Cinema 4D, Final Cut, InDesign – creating pitch documents Dreamweaver – creating HTML newsletters and web links, Photoshop, Illustrator. Microsoft Office. We will be making a shortlist and will reply only to those candidates.

We are looking for a Technical Coordinator starting asap. Min 2 years experience in post production or distribution. Excellent project management skills/experience & knowledge of HD technology. Please send a covering note and an idea of min salary requirement. In view of the urgency we are unable to reply to applicants applying for other roles. No telephone calls please.

Creative short form client focussed Post Producer required from 24 March until mid April, possibly longer. Please send CVs ASAP along with cover letter. We will only respond to relevant applicants.

Our client is looking for a full time graphics specialist to start asap with a minimum of 4 years commercial experience demonstrating creativity using Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop and Illustrator to a high standard. The ability to work on Flash and Final Cut Pro is also a real advantage. You must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment and take direction from both Art and Creative Directors. In addition you will have excellent design/typography skills and the ability to be able to generate a project from concept to completion working with a small team of animators, designers and editors on ever changing briefs and to tight deadlines. The successful candidate should have experience in developing layouts and storyboards and also providing Art Direction to junior/external Motion Graphics Artists. Please send a covering letter along with your cv indicating your salary requirement and availability. Due to the urgency of this position we will only be replying to those candidates who have all the necessary skills.

We are occasionally asked for experienced Avid editors with a second language. To register please send a copy of your cv along with a list of broadcast credits.

We are often asked to supply highly-skilled and experienced Presentation Schedulers for freelance work. If this is you, please forward your CV along with details of your freelance rates asap.

Many of our clients are regularly on the lookout for experienced and efficient freelance bookings people. If this is you, we would love to see your CV!

We are always interested in hearing from freelance librarians. You must have experience in a media library and be available for long or short term bookings. Many positions are also temp to perm so if this sounds like you, please forward an updated CV through asap!

We are always looking for good runners and librarians for various jobs mainly in central and west London. Work can vary from temporary to contract work, as well as some temp-to-perm options.

Please note: we cannot accept CVs from those interested in production running.