Job Description

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POST 2023:
YELLOW MOON - TRAINEE SOUND EDITOR

Yellowmoon is one of Ireland\xe2\x80\x99s leading film and television post production facilities. A dynamic and modern company, we specialise in picture and sound post production. Established in 1994, today Yellowmoon is Northern Ireland\xe2\x80\x99s largest facility \xe2\x80\x93 post-producing programmes for many of the UK and Ireland\xe2\x80\x99s leading independent production companies

Job Summary
Position: Trainee Sound Editor
Salary Scale: Real Living Wage (\xc2\xa310.90 per hour)
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Duration:12-month contract (November 2023 - November 2024)
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This position is ideal for anyone who aspires to mix it with the best! It\xe2\x80\x99s a supporting role to assist our dubbing team in all aspects of sound post production \xe2\x80\x93 prepping sessions for mixing, backing up media and the general running duties often associated with trainee positions within the industry. Knowledge of Protools is essential and a third level sound related degree would be an advantage.

This position is a trainee post, jointly funded by Northern Ireland Screen, and is open to anyone with at least 3 months professional experience in the film and television industry. The successful candidate will be placed on a one-year contract (RLW) starting in November 2023 but with a view to fulltime employment. A willingness to learn and self-motivation is crucial.

If you feel this position is for you and you don\xe2\x80\x99t mind the usual anti-social hours alongside the often- ridiculous demands of post production then we would love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in Pro-tools
• A genuine passion for sound
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Have 3 months professional experience in the film and television industry

Desirable Criteria

• A Third level sound related degree would be an advantage

Equal Opportunities Statement
\xe2\x80\x9cWe are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.\xe2\x80\x9d

We will monitor our programmes on an ongoing basis and target any under-represented groups as and when appropriate.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to the employment of disabled people, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS does not guarantee a job. However, its objective is to ensure a guaranteed number of disabled applicants, who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role they have applied for, are offered an interview.

Northern Ireland Screen