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Whisper produces the world’s biggest sport, unscripted and branded entertainment – Formula One, UEFA, the Paralympics – for broadcasters across the UK and beyond. 270+ of us, one BAFTA, an International EMMY nomination.

We’re hiring a Technical Assistant for Whisper Cymru, our production centre in Cardiff. You’ll support the post-production operations of our edit facilities alongside the Head of Post-Production in Kew and assist the Head of Technical Operations with the day-to-day running of the production centre.

This role keeps media and data flowing cleanly through the facility – the engine room of everything we make. It also opens up the whole Whisper ecosystem to learn from, with in-person and online training built into the job so you develop new skills as you go.

You’re proactive, highly organised, detail-obsessed and technically curious. You want to learn the foundations of a fast-paced post-production environment, and you don’t let things slip.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide first-line technical support across all post-production hardware and software.
• Carry out basic maintenance and troubleshooting on edit workstations (Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve) and peripheral equipment.
• Run secure data backups and transfers to protocol – protecting the integrity and redundancy of every project’s media across LTO, NAS and cloud.
• Ingest, media-manage, sync and prep rushes.
• Obtain, ingest, transcode and convert all forms of media files for edit.
• Keep media management accurate and detailed to the highest standard.
• Stay across new and evolving technologies and workflows.
• Keep the edit suites neat and tidy, every day.

Responsibilities may be amended, added to or removed to reflect the changing needs of the production or the organisation.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 2 years + experience in a similar post-production edit support role is essential.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Confident on both Mac and Windows.
• Solid understanding of video files, codecs and their application.
• Familiarity with post-production workflows and technical infrastructure.
• Basic knowledge of data storage systems (SAN/NAS/RAID) and backup procedures (e.g. LTO).
• Excellent attention to detail and quality-control skills.
• Confident people and communication skills, and a problem-solving instinct.
• Up-to-date knowledge of new industry technologies.

A BONUS, NOT A DEAL-BREAKER

• Practical experience or understanding of media quality control.
• Basic knowledge of EVS and associated hardware.
• Knowledge of live broadcast systems and workflows.
• Basic understanding of IP networking.

EVERYONE’S WELCOME

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

THE DETAILS

LOCATION

Cardiff, Wales. Office-based.

WORKING WEEK

5 days a week, office based. Some flexibility and weekend working required; you’ll plan the schedule with the team around production needs. Lieu days given for any days worked over a five-day week.

START

Asap on a permanent contract

SALARY

Based on experience

CLOSING DATE

Monday 3^rd August

HOW TO APPLY

Upload your CV, tell us which role you’re applying for, and tell us – in your own way – why you’re the right person for it.

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.

We are looking for an Edit Assistant to join Whisper Post, our in house post production team.

This role would suit someone who is experienced using Adobe Creative Cloud and has meticulous attention to detail.

The person will be a client facing, motivated team member to support Whisper Post and the wider Whisper Group across the globe.

The role will involve assisting at every stage of post-production including the media management of all rushes, setting up and prepping projects, editing selects/showreels/sizzles/changes, exporting deliverables to spec and is the first line of technical support for any issues that arise.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technically curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced post-production environment.

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

Key responsibilities – Edit Assistant

• Ingesting, media managing, syncing and prepping rushes
• Obtain, ingest, transcode, convert all forms of media files for edit
• Editing showreels/sizzles/comps
• Ensuring all media management is kept to the highest level of accuracy and detail
• First line technical support to all post production hardware and software
• Using Media Shuttle to send & receive rushes and deliverables
• Creating review files for internal and external clients
• Keeping edit suites neat and tidy on a daily basis

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

Skills and Experience:

• One year’s previous experience in a similar role within a post-production department
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
• Mac experienced
• Creating multi-cam sync maps, split track exports, proxy workflows, re-versioning, subtitling
• Solid understanding of video files, codecs and their application
• Familiarity with post production workflows and technical infrastructure
• Practical experience or understanding of media quality control would be a bonus
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control skills
• Confident People and Communication skills and problem-solving abilities
• Up to date knowledge of new industry technologies
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for sport is a bonus but not essential.

Location:

The base for this position will Kew, London.

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:

September 2026 on a 6-month FTC.

Salary:

Based on experience

Application Closing:

Monday 3^rd August 26

How to apply:

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

https://thewhispergroup.bamboohr.com/careers/288

The People Team Coordinator is the foundation of our People function’s day-to-day operations, providing essential administrative support that keeps Whisper’s employee experience running seamlessly.

Reporting to the People Operations Manager, you will own core administrative tasks across the employee lifecycle, help maintain accurate people data and be a friendly, reliable first point of contact for employee queries.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who is organised, people-oriented and eager to build a career in HR and People.

You will gain broad exposure to all areas of the People function in a fast-paced, creative sports and entertainment business.

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding and offboarding process, including coordinating paperwork, right-to-work checks, induction logistics and leaver administration.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in BambooHR, supporting data entry and record-keeping across the employee lifecycle.
• Act as a first point of contact for routine People queries, triaging and escalating to the People Operations Manager/People Partner where needed.
• Assist with payroll preparation by gathering, checking and collating data prior to submission by the People Operations Manager.
• Administer absence, leave and probation records, prompting managers and keeping trackers current.
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions, liaising with external providers and employees to manage scheduling and communications.
• Help maintain People policies, the employee handbook and internal People Team Trackers, flagging updates required to the People Operations Manager/People Partner.
• Assist with pulling standard people reports and dashboards from BambooHR as directed.
• Support the recruitment process, including job postings, interview setups and facilitating the onboarding process for new hires. Contribute to organising company recruitment events to attract talent.
• Support ad-hoc People projects and initiatives.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience in an administrative, coordinator or People/HR support role.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• A discreet, professional approach to handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable picking up new systems quickly; any HRIS experience is a bonus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a warm, approachable manner.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and stay calm under pressure in a busy, fast-moving environment.
• A proactive attitude and a genuine interest in building a career in People or HR.
• Any HR/People CPD is desirable but not essential.

Location:

The base for this position is Kew, London.

Working Days:

5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH 

Start:

ASAP – on a permanent contract

Application Closing:

Monday 10^th August 2026

Salary:

Based on experience

How to apply:

Please upload your CV and tell us in your own way, why you think you’d be a great fit for this opportunity here.

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.

Whisper Create is looking for an ambitious and proactive Midweight Graphic Designer, with self-shoot capability, to join our retained creative team based on-site in Abu Dhabi.

This exciting full-time role covers the full spectrum of brand and campaign work for a landmark new destination taking shape in the city, from key visual design through to on-the-ground content capture.

You’ll be part of bringing a major new destination to life on the ground, working across every touchpoint from campaign concept to day-to-day content, as it takes shape in one of the region’s fastest-moving markets.

Arabic and English speaker desirable and we welcome applications from Abu Dhabi nationals.

Whisper is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices, in line with local law.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and produce creative across campaigns: key visuals, concepts and adaptations for destination, retail and dining campaigns.
• Deliver the full range of brand and operational design: presentations, fact sheets, screens, mall guides, brochures, signage, newsletters and retailer marketing kits.
• Own template systems and brand guideline application on the ground, keeping every asset on-brand and consistent.
• Design monthly always-on content: destination storytelling, store openings, dining moments, resident amenities and public realm programming.
• Turn around every day and urgent requests within agreed service levels, including same-day and next-day priority work.
• Self-shoot photography and video content on-site to support social and content calendars, across the destination, retail, dining, residential and public realm.
• Adapt campaign assets from the London design team for local, on-ground use, keeping every output on-brand.
• Maintain the organised asset archive on the ground, including English and Arabic versioning.
• Flag on-site content opportunities (openings, moments, activations) back to the wider team in real time.
• Be the visible face of Whisper’s creative team on-site, coordinating directly with the client’s on-ground marketing contacts when needed.

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong design and art working skills across static and motion graphics.
• Comfortable delivering campaign-level creative as well as fast-turnaround operational work.
• Confident self-shooting ability (photography and video) with an eye for content that works on social.
• Excellent knowledge of the Adobe suite; comfortable in shooting and editing quick turnaround on the same day is a strong advantage.
• Based in or able to relocate to Abu Dhabi, with the flexibility to work on-site and travel around the destination.
• A self-starter who can work independently day to day, escalating to the Senior Designer or Account Director when judgement calls are needed.

LOCATION:

Must be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE for contract duration.

CONTRACT:

Full time, for a two-year contract, aligned to the retained term

X5 day week Monday to Friday, 4:1 pattern.

START:

ASAP

SALARY:

To be discussed depending on experience

APPLICATION CLOSING:

Monday 10^th August

HOW TO APPLY:

If this is a position and experience you are interested in, then please upload your CV, provide a cover note explaining why you are the right candidate for this role and share links to your portfolio or showreel here.