Assistant Editor

At Lighthouse Studios, our six core values, pride, passion, persistence, playfulness, poise and people-focus, underpin everything we do and provide guidance for us as we grow and learn. 

We are now on the hunt for an Assistant Editor who will join us in our quest to create the best possible animated content for our partners.

The start date for this role 1st July 2024.

This role is based in our studio in Kilkenny. - NO FREELANCE OPTION

Due to employment time constraints, for this role we will only be able to consider applications from residents within the EU / EU passport holders only.

The role is work on our various productions one being a feature film directed by John Schafer and Tom Bancroft and the other being an adult animation tv series.

About the role

As an assistant editor, your job is to support the editor, logging the animated material and audio as it is received and keeping detailed records. You are also responsible for assisting in the creation of animatic assemblies and supporting the overall creative process.

We really value can-do attitudes here at Lighthouse. If you’re someone who thinks outside the box and looks for solutions, not problems, then you’ll fit right in.

What you'll be doing

• Work alongside the editor processing new material and changes to existing material

• Manage media across the production from all departments.

• Update timelines and export latest cuts for internal and external purposes.

• Organise sequences and bins efficiently and effectively.

The above is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out other tasks.

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of experience working as an assistant editor
• Must have editorial experience or experience with editorial deliveries
• Familiar with Adobe Premiere Pro editing software
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work to keep project on track
• Attention to detail and ability to find solutions.
• Willing to work from our Studio in Kilkenny, Ireland

What we'll offer you

When you join Lighthouse Studios, you will be joining a diverse and multicultural crew in the beautiful neo-Gothic building of Kieran’s College, based in the heart of medieval Kilkenny. And when we say multicultural, we mean it – our crew is currently represented by over 25 different nationalities.

The studio is a hub of talent and is constantly buzzing with creativity. Working here will not only give you the opportunity to work on productions for content giants such as Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix and Warner Bros., but also to learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry, your fellow crew members.

In addition to learning from your colleagues, you also have the opportunity to partake in our in-house learning and development programme, so you can be sure that your time at Lighthouse will be beneficial for you - not only now but in years to come. Of course, we also have many other benefits such as a pension plan, employee assistance programme, health benefits, regular crew parties and much more!

If that sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work then what are you waiting for, apply now! 

Lighthouse Studios Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as a studio. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates - If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please let us know. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed. If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process,please emailHR@lighthousestudios.ie**and we will be happy to accommodate you as best we can.