Step up to 2nd assistant editor in high-end TV

This fully-funded training programme will support 10 editorial trainees from across the nation who are looking to become 2nd assistant editors within the UK's high-end television industry.

Suitable candidates will receive:

• 4 days classroom training on the tasks and workflows expected from a 2nd assistant editor
• one-day live online follow up session
• 12-month full license to Media Composer Ultimate
• indefinite unlimited access to the course recording to revisit and follow along at your own pace
• training materials to keep

This funding will also assist with travel and hotel costs if needed to ensure each awardee receives the best training possible.

Following the training, ScreenSkills HETV Skills Fund will endeavour to find 10 funded placements for those who have completed the training, on a production contributing to the HETV Skills Fund for a maximum of 8 weeks.

This programme is funded by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund made up of contributions from high-end TV productions made in the UK. This programme is being delivered by Soho Editors.

Who it's for

The aim of this training programme is to support 10 freelance editorial trainees working in the UK's HETV industry who have at least one years' experience working with Avid Media Composer in a professional capacity at an early, experienced or expert career stage.

You must:

• have been working with Media Composer in a professional capacity for at least one year.
• have at least one broadcast TV credit
• be a current resident within the UK
• have the right to work within the UK
• have an established connection to the UK industry
• be of 18+ years of age

You can find more information on Career Stages as defined by ScreenSkills here.
You can find more information on Diversity and Inclusion for all ScreenSkills funding here.

We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from minority ethnic groups; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them. You can contact us at training@sohoeditors.com

This is a nationwide scheme so we welcome applications from across the UK. 

What it covers

In the four-day classroom course, you will learn the workflows and processes a 2nd assistant editor would need in a HETV environment.

Day 1:
Module 1 - Communication & editorial documentation

• understanding who the 2nd assistant works with and for
• communication between teams and management.
• using industry-standard software tools - e.g. FileMaker, Excel, Numbers
• practical examples of editorial documents
• understanding and organizing shoot paperwork

Day 2:
Module 2 - Prepping dailies and project organisation

• receiving dailies and working with a lab
• linking and importing media with the source browser
• importing and merging ALE files with clips to enhance metadata
• organizing folders and bins in a project
• syncing methods for video and audio rushes
• selects
• creating string out sequences & breakdowns
• using Script Sync and Phrase Find in Avid Media Composer
• transcription tools in Avid Media Composer
• Sharing Bins and Projects across a team

Day 3:
Module 3 - Exporting and uploading

• using a file sharing platform such as PIX or Frame IO
• exporting Selects and Stringouts
• exporting cuts
• creating EDLs and ALEs
• turnovers to various departments e.g. sound or music
• remote working

Day 4:
Module 4 - Advanced media management in Avid

• working with MXF folders
• troubleshooting offline media
• Rebuilding media databases

Module 5 - Advanced Media Composer techniques

• advanced timeline techniques
• timeline settings
• creating timeline views and linking to workspaces

Module 6 – Professional training

• building your CV
• problem solving in a fast-paced post environment.

How to apply

The four-day face-to-face course will run from:

14-17 May 2024 - 10:00 to 17:00

Location:  Soho Editors Training Central London Training Centre.

Click 'apply now' to submit your application

Deadline for applications: 9 May 2024

Contact information

Email: training@sohoeditors.com