Talented Pop Culture Editor Needed for Fast Growing Website

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Pay: £22,000-£30,000, DoE 

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented pop culture-focused section editor to work with Scribol, one of the fastest-growing publishers on the web. 

The successful candidate will be required to oversee all aspects of Scribol’s pop culture- and pop lifestyle-related editorial production while potentially assisting with other topic areas, too. 

The role is Bristol-based. 

Skills, Attributes and Experience: 

• Highly organised and able to maintain a consistently high level of performance while coping with deadlines and ensuring tasks are completed in time 
• Excellent general communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to liaise with a range of employees, freelancers and new applicants 
• Ability to supervise writers and sub-editors, making sure feedback is shared when needed and quality standards are upheld 
• Ability to manage and prioritise editorial workflow, including forward planning, scheduling and ensuring staff have tasks sent to them in time 
• Astute knowledge of online publishing, with a particular flair for viral content and a keen sense of what inspires and delights readers and keeps them engaged 
• Strong creative approach, including the ability to spot compelling ideas, skilfully frame and title stories, and discuss, decide upon and provide direction on articles 
• Ability to draw up clear and stimulating briefs and use judgement and research skills to feed back to writers in order to shape articles to their best effect 
• Exceptional sub-editing skills, including thorough fact checking, creative copy editing and the ability to put information accurately into one’s own words 
• Excellent picture research skills, preferably with some knowledge of image editing tools, and an eye for what makes a great image 
• Ability to be involved in and ultimately manage the process of hiring new staff, including setting and marking tests and conducting remote and in-person interviews 
• Strong general grounding and experience in the areas of pop culture – especially celebrities but also movies and more – and pop lifestyle 
• Knowledge of WordPress and basic HTML 
• Familiarity with Excel/Google spreadsheets 
• Ideally NCTJ qualified – or with equivalent experience 


The Person We’re Looking For: 

At Scribol, we value people who have great ideas and who relish a challenge. We value loyalty and hard work, but we also welcome a sense of humour and people who don’t take themselves too seriously. 

• You’re an established or aspiring pop culture- and ideally pop lifestyle-geared section editor who’s passionate about producing engaging content for a millennial audience 
• You’re self-motivated, solutions-driven and a stickler for quality. You have a “can-do” attitude. 
• You’re productive and work fast, but this is coupled with meticulousness, good sense and commercial nous. 
• You have a high degree of personal organisation and are able to plan ahead and manage your and others’ time to meet deadlines. You thrive in a fast-paced environment. 
• You’re interested in the latest developments in online publishing in general and viral content production in particular. 
• You’re a fast learner and respond well to constructive criticism. 
• You work well within a team. 


About Scribol 

Scribol is an online magazine covering an awesome mix of the most bizarre, funny and fascinating news on the planet. Our aim is to entertain and inform readers about extraordinary and compelling things they’ve never seen before. How? With content that surprises and inspires while offering a unique take on what’s going on in the world. In short, we want to make people go “wow!” – and learn something, too.

To Apply go here.

Advertising/Social Media Co-Ordinator (Voluntary) Arts2Life UK

The demanding yet rewarding role includes the following duties:

• Manage and maintain the Arts2Life UK Ltd website, Twitter account and Facebook Page.
• Creating Press Releases
• Liaising with other companies regarding sponsorship/advertising.
• Using social media to promote Arts2Life UK Ltd activities and events.
• Creating effective advertising strategies/plans.
• Working with the Recruitment Co-Ordinator, advertise vacancies/volunteering opportunities as required.
• Create and maintain a list of clients
• Work with the Events Co-Ordinator/Department Co-Ordinator to advertise events.

Benefits include: Working with some of Bristol's best hidden talents. Access to Music, Drama and Art events across Bristol. 

Support includes: review meetings, 1-2-1 support and training opportunities. As we are linked with VOSCUR and Volunteering Bristol, we also have access to lots of information and workshop events.

Applications should be made via Email (Admin@Arts2Lifeuk.com) with an expression of interest and CV included. You will then be sent an application form and full job description.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1st December 2014

Video Editor, FCP7, Adobe Premiere

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Pay: £15 per hr. 
Deadline: ASAP


We're looking for a freelance video editor to edit some simple 1 camera interviews for a non-profit medical news website. Editing in FCP 7, possibly Premiere too. 

Must have good attention to detail and good English, some transcribing and creation of text slides will be required. 

09:30 - 17:30, on the 17th and 21st November, possibly more in the future. 

Also should be equipped with their own Macbook and Software. 

To apply go here.

Deal or No Deal - Audience Manager - Endemol

                                   Source: Endemol Jobs

                                        
DEAL OR NO DEAL

AUDIENCE MANAGER

This position is required for the next series of ‘Deal or No Deal’.

Deadline: Friday, 15th August 


An exciting opportunity for an Audience Manager has arisen in Bristol. 

Deal or No Deal is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Audience Manager to find and book the audience for the next series.

The ideal candidate will need to be hard working, organised and have a background in Marketing/Events.

The role requires guaranteeing a minimum audience of 80 and upwards to 120 people twice a day Monday – Friday during the recording period of the series.

The Audience Manager will work alongside audience bookers and with an existing database of applicants generated via the show and online but primarily will be expected to generate fresh interest in attending the recordings.

We ask that you do not apply for this position if you do not have the credentials and experience described above or are unable to relocate if not already living in the Bristol area.

Contracts will be 8 months in duration following a four (4) week probationary period with a start date in late September 2014.

Please e-mail your CV and a covering letter to dondvacancies@endemoluk.com.

Volunteer Coordinator Needed (Paid) - Roaring Girl Productions

                               

Subject to funding, Roaring Girl Productions is searching for an exceptional freelance Volunteer Coordinator ready to start at the beginning of October 2014, working through until the end of the making phase. This (paid) role will involve building a community of hundreds of (mainly local) volunteers, drawing widely from Bristol's diverse communities, both coordinating and supporting volunteers in creating a mass-sculpture and in the telling stories of their lives. Initially, the work will be for two days/week, expanding to six days/week during the six-week making phase beginning in January 2015. For more information, please email info@roaring-girl.com

BBC Bristol Apprentice Scheme

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Source:BBC

Deadline: 1st September 2014 

Running for 12 months the scheme combines college learning with placements as production team assistants, production runners, digital technicians and facilities management assistants.  When you've completed the scheme you'll not only have had valuable work experience to help you get started in your career, but you'll also come away with an ‘Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media’ – a level three qualification that is recognised nationally.

We are looking for people who are passionate about the media, full of ideas and with a real understanding and experience of local communities. It’s really important to us that the BBC reflects the many different backgrounds of the people who make up our audience and so we hope that this scheme will appeal to creative, talented people from across all communities. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates and those with a disability.

For more information and to apply go here.

Creative Learning Intern: Specialising in Video Game Design

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Creative Learning Intern: Specialising in Video Game Design

Part Time

£6.31 per hour

Compton Dundon, Somerset

A dynamic, creative individual is needed to join our team as a Creative Learning Intern to help us develop our Game Jams and Coding educational output in Explorium’s first Creative Learning Centre in Somerset. This is a unique opportunity to become part of our dynamic social business, innovating in the field of supplementary education for children age 6 to 12 years, and gaining hands on experience with gaming software and video game design.

The role is focused on working directly with our learners and creative team to bring their ideas to life in video game form. We have an emerging programme of coding and you will be integral to this growth and direction that we take.

Knowledge and previous experience of this type of work is not essential, as we are willing to take on a graduate trainee, who has the enthusiasm and commitment to learn the industry software. A passion for bringing ideas to life through video games is a must! This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate interested in a career in Game Design who would benefit from getting some software and design experience under their belt before heading into the Video Game Industry.

Person Specification:

Essential
You will:
• Be educated to college or degree level or equivalent qualification.
• Be approachable, personable and enthusiastic.
• Not be afraid of making mistakes.
• Have excellent ICT skills.
• Have effective communication skills both verbal and written, with attention to detail.
• Be good at organising and prioritising work and working to deadlines.
• Be able to work in a busy demanding environment that expects excellent standards.
• Be able to work as part of a team but also be self directed and use own initiative.
• Be commitment to Equal Opportunities

To apply go here

Paid Internship at Video Production Company

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Internship - Video Production Company - Bristol

Lobster Pictures Ltd.

Salary: £14,000 PA.

Deadline: 5pm, 6th June 2014.

Description

We’re looking for an intern to join us at an exciting time for the company. The brief is wide-ranging - you’ll be writing, filming, editing and learning all at the same time - there will be some errands to run, too. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person, with scope for significant growth in the company.

We're offering an initial six-month trial, £14k pa salary and 25 days' holiday (pro rata).

The position is based in our Central Bristol office/workshop/studio.

Writing blog posts and other social media

You need to have a sharp and concise writing style and be able to structure the amazing work we do into informative, entertaining and interesting copy, stills and video. You will work with our clients’ PR and marketing people to get great soundbites and you’ll be able to write and produce to very tight deadlines.

You must have a very good sense of the social media landscape - from artistic, technical, safety and environmental viewpoints - and you will be able to interact quickly and knowledgeably with our followers and friends.

Studio and Media assistance

We often produce time lapse and video for shorter periods using a wide range of cameras and equipment - including ‘making of’ films. You’ll be assisting with this, including maintaining and preparing equipment and helping our full-time editors to produce behind-the-scenes footage.

We have a small time lapse studio with computerised 6-axis motion control and lighting. Learning how this works and helping us produce showreel-quality 4K and 8K footage regularly will be a big part of your job.

Person skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate in Journalism, Media Production or Marketing - though technical skills, bags of enthusiasm and a great attitude are more important than qualifications. You’ll need to have a great phone manner as you’ll be engaging on a daily basis with staff, suppliers and clients.

Technical skills

The ability to use a DSLR camera is essential - and we’ll be testing this. If you’ve produced time lapse before, that’s a bonus and we need to know you can write copy. The ability to edit - using Final Cut Pro or Premiere - is essential. We have very specific workflows so we’ll be providing some technical training, but we can’t start from scratch.

How to Apply

Please send us an application direct to robbie@lobsterpictures.tv. Don’t phone, this will disqualify your application.

Send through a covering letter that reflects your writing style, and links to work online - writing, photography, design, blog posts or video.

Aardman - Game Developer Internship (paid)

Source: www.aardman.com

Game Developer Internship

3 Month Fixed Term Contract – June – Sept 2014 (there is some flexibility with this)
Salary circa £16,000 per annum pro rata
Gas Ferry Road, Bristol

Deadline - 30th May 

Aardman’s Digital Department is responsible for creating engaging interactive experiences to the same high quality as the animations we are renowned for. These include online and mobile games, websites online marketing and social media campaigns both for our own characters and external clients such as the BBC, Tate, Pan Macmillan, and Cartoon Network.

This is an exciting opportunity to get a foot in the door in the games and digital industry within an award-winning creative company. You will be working alongside experienced Flash, Unity and HTML5 developers, supporting in the production of online and mobile games, websites, social media campaigns and other interactive entertainment content.

We’re looking for candidates who have completed a minimum 2 years of degree (or similar) in coding based subject having learnt and explored different programming languages in a creative context. Experience in developing games and level design is required, however this can be personal projects, we are not necessarily expecting commercial experience. An understanding and experience of developing in a minimum of one of the following: Unity3D; HTML5, CSS and JS; Adobe AIR and Flash. C++ would also be useful. Strong pride in the quality of coding and producing work of a consistently high standard is required with a reasonable knowledge of working with Adobe Photoshop. An ambition to work in the digital industry, particularly in gaming is a must. 

For more information, please go here.

Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to Claire Brindley: jobs@aardman.com, clearly stating “Game Developer Internship” in the subject line.

Apple Specialist Bristol

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As a Specialist, you’re highly skilled at uncovering customers’ needs, then following through with enlightening solutions. Not only are you the first person customers meet when they enter the store, you’re also the person who guides them — advising, selling and even setting up their new products.

Job Summary

As a Specialist, you help create the energy and excitement around Apple products, providing the right solutions and getting products into customers’ hands. You understand that the Apple Store is dedicated to delivering a customer experience that’s unlike any other. It starts with you discovering customers’ needs. And with the support of your store team members, you match those needs with the right products. Every day is an opportunity for you to turn another Apple Store visitor into a loyal Apple customer.                                                         

To find out more about the role visit the Apple Website

Deputy Art Editor: PC Gamer

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Are you a talented and ambitious Deputy Art Editor? Do you want to further your career in both print and digital magazine design? We are looking for a magazine designer to work on layouts for one of our longest running flagship titles, PC Gamer.

Working as part of a team, you will have the opportunity to carry your visual ideas from concept right through to execution in print and packaging for the UK magazine and US magazine, in digital editions and online. You'll design page layouts ensuring that they flow visually and be involved in image selection, liaising with freelance designers, and assisting at photo shoots. 

You'll demonstrate an enthusiasm for print, digital and interactive design and have a strong portfolio that showcases your print design skills and layout experience. An understanding of magazine craft is needed alongside good skills in design packages including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

A good understanding and interest in existing or emerging digital platforms, digital magazines and apps are preferable, but not essential. Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential as well as a "can do" attitude to designing to tight deadlines. 

This is a rare opportunity to work at the cutting edge of magazine development and watch your ideas become reality in front of an international audience. If this sounds like your next step in your design career we want to hear from you! Click the apply button now to submit your CV, a link to your portfolio, and tell us why you think you are suitable for the role.

For more information and how to apply go here

Deputy Art Editor - SFX

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Are you a magazine Designer or Deputy Art Editor looking for a new challenge? Do you want the rare opportunity to work in a design role on the world's number one science fiction magazine? Future, an award-winning international media group and leading digital business, are looking for a talented Deputy Art Editor to join the SFX editorial team on a maternity cover contract.

Working alongside the Art Editor, you will design and produce high quality print and digital editions of SFX. In this creative and innovative role, you'll ensure that magazine designs are focused, consistent, fit for purpose, target the audience and are created on time to deadlines. You'll be involved in print and digital page layout, image selection, and collaborate with film and TV companies to secure stunning photography for features. You'll also commission creative illustrators and photographers and have freedom to express your creativity across the magazine.

You should be passionate about magazines both print and digital, and be able to demonstrate an appreciation of contemporary magazine design. You'll have experience as a Designer or Deputy Art Editor on a newsstand magazine. A strong portfolio of work demonstrating a range of magazine layouts is essential. You'll have an eye for image selection and have excellent InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop skills. You'll have experience commissioning photographers and illustrators and have a proven ability to work quickly and accurately to regular deadlines. Preferably you'll have an interest in science fiction and fantasy.

If you want to take on a fixed term role of Deputy Art Editor on SFX and create inspirational print and digital designs we want to hear from you. To apply you will need to submit your CV, a covering letter, and a link to your relevant portfolio.

For more information and how to apply go here