Post Production Manager - Whisper Cymru

POST PRODUCTION MANAGER – WHISPER CYMRU

Location: Cardiff

Reports to: Head of Post Production / Head of Technical Operations

Job type: Full-time, permanent

ABOUT WHISPER

Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment. 

Our diverse team of over 285 international employees produce top-level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime time documentaries, and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.

Whisper’s creativity and storytelling are BAFTA-winning and Emmy International-nominated.

It is also a Sunday Times Best Places to Work.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Post Production Manager to join Whisper Cymru’s in house post production team.

The role would suit someone technically minded who has proven experience managing a post production team and has meticulous attention to detail.

The person will be a client facing, motivated team member to support Whisper Cyrmu’s Post department along with the wider production team based in Cardiff. 

The role will involve assisting at every stage of post-production including being involved in the planning stages of all projects, managing and mentoring any edit assistants assigned to those projects, and providing technical support and assistance if needed.

Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and lived experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage and maintain edit, grade and audio suites and the technical infrastructure behind them


• Own first- and second-line technical support for post production staff across all our in house edit suites.


• Monitor and maintain shared storage, SAN/NAS, MAM and backup systems — keep media moving and protected


• Working alongside the Head of Technical Operations manage the network infrastructure supporting post: bandwidth, routing, security, uptime


• Diagnose and fix hardware, software and workflow issues fast, with minimal disruption to production schedules


• Manage relationships with kit vendors, software suppliers and maintenance contracts


• Plan and deliver system upgrades, licence renewals and hardware refreshes without stopping production


• Build, maintain and test disaster recovery and backup protocols


• Line-manage and develop a team of edit assistants


• Work with production and post teams to plan technical requirements for upcoming projects and live events


• Keep documentation and system configurations current and accessible

Please note that responsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changing needs of the production or organisation.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Proven experience managing technical operations in a post-production or broadcast facility


• Deep working knowledge of post-production systems, with particular focus on Adobe Premiere, the Adobe Creative Suite and the infrastructure behind them


• Strong grasp of shared storage, MAM, networking and IT systems in a media environment


• A track record of solving problems under time pressure, without drama


• Experience managing a team and external suppliers


• A clear communicator who can translate technical detail for non-technical people


• Comfortable working shifts, weekends and live event schedules when the calendar demands it

Location:

The base for this position will Cardiff

There is no opportunity to work remotely.

Working Day:

5 days a week, all office based.

This role will require a degree of flexibility and weekend working.

You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirement.

Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week.

Start:

ASAP, permanent position

Salary:

Based on experience

Application Closing:

Monday 31st August

How to apply:

Please upload your CV and tell us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role.