(London) Senior Edit Assistant / Technical Operator

I highly recommend Clear Cut. Their diligence and professionalism with delivering to a unique broadcaster spec was second to none, always to a consistently high standard. I was also impressed [my post producer's] flexibility and customer care when managing an evolving schedule that changed week to week!

Patrick James, Head of Production - Renowned Films

Job title: Senior Edit Assistant / Technical Support

Department: Technical Operations / MCR

Contract type: Permanent / Full-time

Location: Central London

Start date: January 2026

Application closing date: Friday 28 November

Clear Cut is a leading post-production organisation delivering high-quality programming and technical excellence to a wide range of prestigious clients. We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Edit Assistant / Technical Operator to join our Technical Operations team.

About Clear Cut

Clear Cut Group comprises four specialist post-production companies: Clear Cut Pictures, The Edit Store, ClearMotion VFX, and Clear Cut Nations & Regions, with state-of-the-art facilities across London and Birmingham.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We provide strong support, professional development, and a positive, collaborative environment, while continually looking for new and innovative ways to streamline workflows and deliver content to screen.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Senior Edit Assistant / Technical Operator plays a key role in delivering high-standard technical services, maintaining excellent communication, and setting strong professional expectations within the team.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Conform
  • Pre-grade preparation
  • Syncing and grouping
  • Master file creation and broadcast delivery packages
  • Broadcast-standard QAR
  • Encoding and transcoding across a variety of digital formats
  • Second-line (advanced) technical support for local and remote workflows
  • Basic workflow consultation
  • Training and mentoring junior team members
  • Providing cover for Technical Supervisors when required

What We Offer

Personal Development

You’ll work to an established, personalised development plan designed to support your growth, strengthen your technical skillset, and provide clear progression pathways within the company.

Mentoring & Cross-Department Exposure

Our creative teams actively support cross-departmental learning. Whether your interests lie in Online, Grading, Audio or Technical Management, you’ll have access to colleagues who are enthusiastic about mentoring. For the right candidate at the right point in their development, we also provide pro bono creative projects to help build confidence and experience.

Team Culture

We are a supportive, sociable, and collaborative team that values a positive working dynamic and looks out for one another.

Work–Life Balance

While the role is shift-based, we offer some opportunities for working from home. Strong line management and a close-knit team ensure we support each other, especially during busy periods.

Personal Profile

We’re looking for a friendly, motivated and reliable team member with solid experience in post-production technical operations.

Essential experience includes:

  • Avid Media Composer & Symphony
  • Broadcast-standard QC/QAR

Useful additional experience:

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve

Strong time management, clear communication, and a proactive approach are key to success in this role.

Salary

The annual salary for this position will be competitive and aligned with current market rates, based on the candidate’s level of experience.

How to Apply

To be considered, please send a brief cover letter and your CV to careers@clearcut.cc

If you meet the criteria, we’ll be in touch after applications close.