Edit Assistant Apprenticeship

Learn what it means to be an Edit Assistant, gain invaluable technical knowledge, and build strong relationships with clients and peers in a supportive environment. Work closely with our Editing, Grading, and Audio departments to expand your post-production skills.  

Tasks include:   

Provide support across all aspects of post-production within your scope of responsibility    Developing a thorough knowledge of interdepartmental workflows and end-to-end process to support and aid the editing department    Manage incoming media for Entertainment & Sport shows    Log and report support and workflow issues    Ingest of footage that has been captured on location from production and exporting viewing links of footage    Preparing Edited sequences for Audio turnovers    Participate & contribute to general technical discussions    Help to advise clients when logistical and technical issues arise. 

Training:

This Level 4 apprenticeship gives you the chance to develop technical skills in post-production while working with Sky’s expert teams.  
You’ll spend 80% of your time learning on the job and 20% receiving structured training from London South Bank University (LSBU), supported by ScreenSkills. You’ll learn how to manage media files, support creative teams, deliver content securely, and check the quality of finished work. 

The programme is approved by Skills England. 

As an apprentice, you will be involved with 80% on-the-job training with Sky Post Production plus 20% off-the-job learning from the registered and approved training provider. Apprentices undergo an external independent assessment at the end to demonstrate whether they have achieved full operational competence and receive an officially recognised qualification.   

Training Outcome:

Edit Assistant.

Employer Description:
Sky Plc is a British-based pan-European satellite broadcasting, on-demand Internet streaming media, broadband and telephone services company

Working Hours :
5 days a week. Days and times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,A awareness of editing tools,Curiosity about video content,An openness to learning,Strong work ethic,Effective time management,Calm in high-pressure