Animator / Video Editor

About us

Blackpoint Media Ltd is a small business based in Market Deeping, Peterborough. We are creative, collaborative and fun.

Our work environment includes:

• Flexible working hours
• Modern office setting
• On-the-job training
• Growth opportunities

Company description

Blackpoint Media is an emerging content creation agency based just outside of Peterborough in the historic market town of Market Deeping. Our team has grown quickly and we're now looking for a full-time Animator/Video Editor to join the team and help produce content for our range of exciting brands.

Job description

What you will be doing...

We are looking for someone to fill the role of Animator/Video Editor. You will be working alongside our team of Photographer/Videographers to help conceptualise, produce and and edit a range of video content across our numerous brands.

The salary will be based off your experience and skill set, but the role is open to both junior applicants looking for a start in the industry, as well as experienced editors seeking an exciting new opportunity.

Working environment

We're a small, close-knit team that operates on mutal trust and support. Although we take our work seriously, we defintely don't take ourselves too seriously - we want to operate in a fun, positive and lighthearted working environment.

As a member of the team, you'll be given the reposnsibility to manage our own working hours, as we understand that life doesn't always fit to a 9-5 working day. Ultimately, our goal is to forge a team that'll be able to grow with the company and in return the company will provide opportunities for your own career progression.

What is required from you...

Your core skills must include:

• An up-to-date portfilio that displays both your animation and editing abilities.
• Good knowledge of, and experience using, Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop etc.
• Exceptional communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• Must be driven, truthworthy and motivated.
• Able to work both independantly and as part of a team.

Addtional skills that would add further value to your application include:

• Knowledge of 3D animation/modeling, with an up-to-date portfolio that would demonstrate your abilities.
• Experience in capturing video and/or photos, with a portfolio that accurately demonstrates your abilities and style.
• The ability to confidently write scripts or blog posts, with examples that demonstrate your skill level.
• Any history with sales/marketing/advertising.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms, most notably for YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please provide a link to your up-to-date porfolio or examples of your work. Feel free to explain or elaborate on anything you think might be helpful to your application.

(NOTE: Failure to provide a portfolio will result in an automatic rejection of your application).

• This is NOT a remote job role and would require you to work Mon-Fri at our studio based in Market Deeping, Peterborough, UK. Would you be happy to relocate/commute to the Peterborough area upon a successful application?

Experience:

• Video Editing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 28/02/2023