Job Description
Technical Operations Assistant
Full time role in London (hybrid working)
About Park Circus
Park Circus is a global film distributor with offices in Glasgow, London, Los Angeles and Paris, with a sales presence in Australia, Germany and Japan.
We represent over 25,000 back catalogue titles from the libraries of the biggest Hollywood and British film studios as well as independent rights holders. We also distribute contemporary films on behalf of studio and independent partners.
We facilitate screenings in over 100 countries around the world each year. From single-screen community cinemas to international multiplex chains, from rooftops to pop-ups and for festivals big and small, we license retrospectives, reissues, restorations, one-off repertory screenings, special events and cinematic celebrations on behalf of our studio partners. Park Circus also provides worldwide home media, television, digital and ancillary sales for thousands of classic films.
If you are enthusiastic about film, have the experience required and would like to join our passionate team, we would be delighted to hear from you!
The Technical Operations Assistant Role
Park Circus is seeking a keen and enthusiastic individual to join our Technical Operations Team in London.
Reporting to the Operations Director, the role will be responsible for preparing and delivering film content to customers in digital and physical formats. This fast-paced role will require someone who enjoys problem solving and research, is an excellent multi-tasker and works well under pressure.
We offer hybrid home/office working but initially the successful candidate would be required to be office-based for a training period working closely with the team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
· Ordering KDMs (security keys) for Digital Cinema screenings
· Coordinating DCP/35mm print transport for Theatrical, Non-Theatrical and Festival bookings
· Responding to exhibitor queries and support exhibitors with technical & logistics issues
· Maintaining accurate asset management records
· Liaising with Exhibitors and third-party suppliers to return assets after screenings
· Participating in out of hours support cover rota
Skills, Experience and Attributes Required
· Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role
· Experience in Digital Cinema distribution best practice
· An interest in the technical side of film and digital cinema
· Strong computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook
· An ability to work well under pressure within a fast-paced environment, with a natural flare to manage tasks with a sense of urgency
· Desire and ability to deliver great customer service.
· Creative problem solver who can think outside the box and use initiative to identify and solve problems with a minimum of fuss
· Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
· Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to learn new skills quickly
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to form strong relationships internally and externally
Skills, Experience and Attributes Preferred
· A passion for film and cinema
· Experience issuing KDMs to both UK & International Exhibitors
· Experience with Apple MAC OS
What we offer you
- An excellent next move in the film industry, with opportunity for career development in a growing company.
- Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days plus bank holidays for full time employees)
- Additional leave awarded based on length of service
- Your birthday off
- Enhanced pay for parental leave (subject to eligibility and length of service)
- Employee social events, including staff screenings (in our own cinema room in Glasgow)
- Company incentive plans
We truly value our team and understand the importance of flexibility as part of a high-performance work culture, so we are flexible around core working hours and offer the opportunity of working from home and the office on a hybrid basis, subject to agreement with your manager.
Equal Opportunities
At Park Circus we value diverse ideas and perspectives, and we are committed to offering an environment of respect and equal employment opportunities to applicants from all backgrounds and demographics. Inclusion and accessibility are essential to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and support talented individuals from a diversity of backgrounds.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to made to our recruitment process to enable you to participate.
How to Apply
To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter. Closing date is Tuesday 11th April with interviews to be arranged shortly thereafter.
Interviews will take place remotely initially, with follow up interviews in our London office for successful first-round candidates.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, W8 4SG