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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

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 a skilled Graphic Designer to join our fast-paced in-house Business Development team in Kew, London

The ideal candidate will be charged with creating visually compelling pitch decks across our multi-genre slate – in Sport, Branded, Docs, and Entertainment.

They will thrive in a fast-paced environment with enthusiasm for the process of building decks and bringing ideas to life in a creative original way.

A Graphic Design background is essential, alongside excellent writing skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Keynote, and software like pitch.com.

Working knowledge of and experience in using AI tools to streamline design workflows and generate high quality decks is desirable.

Experience working in a development team and responding to briefs and RFPs is desirable.

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

• Support the Business Development team in creating pitch decks for the Docs and Ents teams, as well as responding to tenders for major international sports production and branded contracts
• Work autonomously and as part of a team to gather information from content experts across the company and come up with ways to visualise creative concepts
• Build compelling and high-quality pitch decks, templates and storyboards
• Edit copy that showcases Whisper’s credentials and responds effectively to RFPs/ITTs
• Stay up to date with the sports industry and evolving design landscape, particularly emerging AI tools
• Take an important role in ensuring that all deliverables align with production and brand guidelines
• Designing to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high standard of work within a fast-paced environment

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years industry experience at Graphic Designer level
• Proven ability to translate creative ideas into structured pitch decks
• Commercially minded, with an understanding of brand objectives
• Confident presenting ideas and responding to briefs under pressure
• Strong design sensibility, with experience working in Keynote, Photoshop and software like pitch.com
• Team player, able to work at speed and across multiple projects at once
• Excellent research skills, with the ability to source and compile archive materials, including stills and content for pitch films and decks
• High standard of written English, with strong attention to spelling and grammar
• Solid knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, sport, documentaries, entertainment, and TV production in the UK and globally
• Motion Graphics experience is a bonus

LOCATION:

Kew, London.

START:

ASAP on a 6-month FTC

SALARY:

To be discussed depending on experience

APPLICATION CLOSING:

Monday 27^th July

HOW TO APPLY:

Please upload your CV and tell us in your own way why you are the right person for this opportunity here.