About the role
ABOUT WHISPER
Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment. The company produces 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 range of broadcasters. Whisper has over 285 international employees and its work is BAFTA-winning and Emmy International-nominated. Whisper is a Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
THE ROLE
The Post Production Manager will join Whisper Cymru’s in-house post-production team in Cardiff. This role is for a technically minded professional with experience managing a post-production team and meticulous attention to detail. The role is client-facing and requires a motivated individual to support the Whisper Cymru Post department and the wider Cardiff-based production team. Responsibilities include assisting at every stage of post-production, involvement in project planning, managing and mentoring edit assistants, and providing technical support.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Manage and maintain edit, grade and audio suites and the technical infrastructure behind them.
- Own first- and second-line technical support for post-production staff across all in-house edit suites.
- Monitor and maintain shared storage, SAN/NAS, MAM and backup systems to ensure media is moved and protected.
- Manage the network infrastructure supporting post, including bandwidth, routing, security, and uptime, in collaboration with the Head of Technical Operations.
- Diagnose and fix hardware, software and workflow issues with minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Manage relationships with kit vendors, software suppliers and maintenance contracts.
- Plan and deliver system upgrades, licence renewals and hardware refreshes without stopping production.
- Build, maintain and test disaster recovery and backup protocols.
- Line-manage and develop a team of edit assistants.
- Work with production and post teams to plan technical requirements for upcoming projects and live events.
- Keep documentation and system configurations current and accessible.
Note: Responsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changing needs of the production or organisation.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Proven experience managing technical operations in a post-production or broadcast facility.
- Deep working knowledge of post-production systems, with a particular focus on Adobe Premiere, the Adobe Creative Suite and the infrastructure behind them.
- Strong grasp of shared storage, MAM, networking and IT systems in a media environment.
- A track record of solving problems under time pressure, without drama.
- Experience managing a team and external suppliers.
- A clear communicator who can translate technical detail for non-technical people.
- Comfortable working shifts, weekends and live event schedules when the calendar demands it.
LOCATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Location: Cardiff.
- Remote Work: No opportunity for remote work.
- Working Day: 5 days a week, all office-based.
- Flexibility: This role requires a degree of flexibility and weekend working. Schedules will be planned based on production requirements.
- Lieu Days: Provided for any days worked over a five-day week.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
- Job Type: Full-time, permanent.
- Start Date: ASAP.
- Salary: Based on experience.
- Diversity Statement: Whisper is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and lived experiences.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Closing Date: Monday 31st August.
- How to Apply: Upload CV and provide a statement explaining why you are the right candidate for the role.