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Post production technical operator
Level
4
Higher
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Creative and design
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Providing support, assistance and delivery within the technical support operation of a post-production company.
What you'd do
Ingest, organise, and manage media files for post-production projects
Set up and operate post-production systems including edit suites and playout
Perform technical quality control checks on completed media content
Transcode and package content to correct specifications for delivery
Troubleshoot technical problems in the post-production pipeline
Maintain accurate media asset logs and project documentation
Liaise with editors, colourists, and sound engineers on technical requirements
What you'd learn
Post-production workflows for film, TV, and digital content delivery
Operation of editing, grading, and audio post-production systems
Media asset management including ingest, transcoding, and archiving
Technical quality control processes for broadcast and online delivery
File formats, codecs, and delivery specifications for different platforms
Colour management, display standards, and HDR and SDR requirements
Health and safety in post-production facilities and studio environments
Ready to look for a place?
See live Post production technical operator apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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