Bbc Jobs – Dialogue and Effects Editor, BBC Studioworks In Thames Ditton, UK

Overview

Position Title: Dialogue and Effects Editor, BBC Studioworks

Company: BBC

Location: Thames Ditton, UK

Job Description

We work with ITV, SKY, BBC, Channel 4 and many others. We have sites at Elstree and Television Centre in White City and we’re looking to grow. We want someone who has an appetite to learn, is interested in how things can be done differently and wants to contribute beyond their role to help us grow our business and the industry.

The Dialogue and Effects Editor will work within our Post Production Editorial Team dedicated to Eastenders. The role is responsible for adding the appropriate sound effects and music to the finished offline picture edit and smooth the dialogue edits, applying EQ and noise reduction as part of the process. The role will work with the Dubbing mixer who then mixes the tracks to produce the finished transmission sound.

Responsibilities:

• Smooth dialogue edits.
• Ensure the sound elements on production are both technically and stylistically accurate, utilising your creative flair in the decision making around this.
• Liaise with the editor and Music Co-ordinator to add appropriate music to the soundtrack.
• Appraisal and assessment of audio quality.
• In conjunction with the dubbing mixer, refine the tracklay to achieve a high-quality production outcome.
• Set relative volume levels using your skill and aesthetic judgement.

Requirements:

• Good working knowledge of Protocols.
• An appreciation of the needs of the customer. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• An understanding of the importance of sound design in complementing and enhancing production values.
• Ability to manipulate sound for moving images.
• Experience of the recording and post-production process.
• An understanding of the technical aspects of sound mixing.
• Excellent knowledge of acoustics.
• Good aural judgement and critical listening ability.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment..