Job Description

This full-time position works across all of our Blue-Chip Natural History content for television, social media and theatrical release. The role offers a great opportunity to work with, and learn from, a highly experienced and supportive team, and for an ambitious and exciting company.

Job description:

Working alongside an experienced team in a busy and welcoming department, our Technical Assistants play a key role in supporting our productions from acquisition through to delivery.

Key responsibilities would be processing and archiving rushes, prep and support for logging and editing plus opening and closing edits. Supported by our Project Leads, there is the opportunity to prep kit, transfer media, organise uploads, support edits, use a variety of software from Avid and Da Vinci to Yo-Yotta to CatDV and establish a detailed understanding of our complex workflow.

Following an established training plan, our tech assistants have ‘on the job’ training including for more specific software’s and processes.

Tech assistants work split shifts from 08:00-16:00, 10:00 to 18:00 or 12:00-20:00 (Rotated weekly) to support our inhouse production work.

Skills and Experience :

This is an early career level role and crucial is an ability to demonstrate the following;

Technically minded and keen to learn.
Interested in a career in the technical, editing and post productions areas of the industry rather than the production management / camera areas.
Attention to detail and ability to organise.
You will have contact with all in the company so good interpersonal skills.
Able to work within the team.
Experience of Mac and / or PC is required
Evidence of any experience in any other post / editorial software (Davinci or Avid for example).

The Offer

This is a Full Time Role
Start date ASAP / 5th October 2026
Contract for a 1 year with opportunity to extend and progress.
Salary is entry level – we are a living wage employer.
Silverback offer great personal and professional development and ongoing training.
28 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Bike to Work Scheme
Workplace pension scheme with NEST with 3% employer contribution
Flexible / Hybrid working would always be considered, but may not always work for the job requirements.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please send your CV to jobs@silverbackfilms.tv with your name and ‘Tech Assistant Sept 26 in the subject line.

Note: Cut-off for applications is MIDDAY Friday 11th SEPT with interviews anticipated the following week…

If you haven’t heard back from us by the end of September, you have not been successful for an interview this time, but please do state on your CV if you would like us to keep it on file here at Silverback for future job opportunities.

Silverback are an inclusive employer and particularly welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive, so please let us know about any reasonable adjustments or communication support you need at any stage of the selection process. Asking for an adjustment will not negatively affect your application.

Please find our Access Statement here.

Job Categories: Arts, Entertainment & Media. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000. Expires in 59 days

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