Continuity Producer

Who we are:

AMC Networks International (AMCNI), the global division of AMC Networks, delivers entertaining and acclaimed programming that reaches subscribers in more than 130 countries and territories. AMCNI consists of global brands, AMC and SundanceTV, as well as popular, locally recognized channels in various programming genres.

We value diversity and inclusion because we know that people from different backgrounds with different points of view, working together, is essential to our continued success. Join us as we look to further our future as the place where the world’s best stories are told.

The Role:

You will assist continuity with all relevant channels and strategize and prepare guidelines for writers and the presentation schedulers. You will produce bespoke graphical assets for On-Air.

Our offering:

This role is based in the UK and working from our offices in Soho (2 days per week) and remotely from home for 3 days. We offer a supportive work environment, private medical & dental insurance, 25 days holiday and a generous pension scheme. Our offices have an on-site gym, free snacks and a great location in the centre of London.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing template designs and write continuity links when requested for channels.
• Cutting and editing programme footage for continuity graphics’ templates. Editing bespoke continuity links such as creative ident introductions, end credit graphics.
• Creating episodic end credit clips to back fill for episodic promo availability
• Create and deliver channel bugs across UK and international feeds.
• Produce bespoke social media, on air and online assets/graphics.
• Assist with building software applications for new concepts i.e. bespoke pieces of continuity, template designs etc.
• To co-ordinate departmental meetings for on-going projects such as, Strategy Away Day, Schedule Review, Pres-On-Pres. Produce bespoke continuity scripts for international and UK channels.
• To be responsible for voice over sessions. Provide deadlines for writers, proof read scripts
• To assist with strategy guideline creation by identifying key promotable opportunities in line with Media Planning strategy in order to produce monthly on-air continuity navigation. UK Channel continuity graphic and voice over scheduling via Provys.
• Liaise with presentation schedulers, promotions department, marketing, compliance, research and Media Planning to ensure accurate presentation and delivery of all on-air promotional elements in time for transmission
• Provide a 24-hour service for any Continuity related problems which occur in transmission that might jeopardise the channels transmission
• Ad hoc duties as requested.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ad-hoc shoot attendance - filming experience wouldn't be an immediate requirement, but working alongside promo producers, setting up teleprompter, overlooking filming process ensuring appropriate material has been submitted for continuity on-air.

• Working with social and marketing/PR for bespoke continuity elements
• Attend Marketing and PR meetings ahead of production campaigns - gather all relevant information and proposals for continuity support

Key Competencies Required:

• A self-motivated and reliable individual who can demonstrate the ability to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy at all times
• Methodical and organised with an eye for detail essential
• Calm under pressure - and a team player with initiative
• With a proven interest in television, ability to critically evaluate the on-air presentation of other channels
• Experience in Continuity preferred, as is working knowledge of the broadcast industry
• Experience of video editing is required within Premiere Pro. Adobe Photoshop and After Effects would also be beneficial, but training can be provided.
• Knowledge of Provys scheduling systems an advantage
• Knowledge of Excel an advantage
• Creativity is essential as work directly influences the output of AMC Network channels.
• Shoot/camera experience is beneficial.