Archive ManagerFilmmaker 12 month FTC
Archive ManagerFilmmaker 12 month FTC
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Snapshot
We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile Archive Manager / Filmmaker for a 12month fixed term contract. This exciting role will be a part of Google DeepMinds Creative team but will work closely with external documentary filmmakers.
You will be instrumental in building and managing a comprehensive film archive with the potential to evolve into a future longform film. You will also actively identify and execute opportunities to create engaging shortform video content utilizing new and existing archival material.
This position offers a unique blend of archival management and handson filmmaking making it an ideal opportunity for someone with a passion for documentary storytelling a strong technical foundation in video production and postproduction and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The ability to and edit is highly advantageous.
About Us
Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanitys most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind were a team of scientists engineers machine learning experts and more working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery and collaborate with others on critical challenges ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority.
The Role
Key responsibilities:
PreProduction & Production:
- Collaborate closely with the feature documentary team to identify and pursue upcoming filming opportunities.
- Help manage and coordinate shoots across our London and Mountain View offices including scheduling logistics and communication.
- Gather necessary assets for filming ensuring efficient organization and accessibility.
- Working with the wider team support logistical aspects of shoots including scheduling interviews booking filming locations filing necessary permits and coordinating with security personnel.
- Ability to set up and operate camera lighting and audio equipment for oncamera interviews and remote filming setups would be a plus.
Media Management:
- Efficiently ingest transcode group and sync raw footage from shoots within Adobe Premiere Pro ensuring appropriate output formats for various needs.
- Develop and maintain a wellorganized folder structure for all project assets implementing robust backup and archiving procedures.
- Generate proxy files for transcription purposes and seamlessly integrate completed transcription documents into the project drive.
- Collaborate closely with the external Director and Producer on the output of specific sequences and deliverables.
- Maintain meticulous asset tracking documents to ensure accurate and uptodate records.
- Organize and catalog existing archival assets including past video projects GDM podcasts animation files and relevant news clips ensuring they are easily searchable and accessible.
PostProduction / Video Output:
- Creatively edit archival assets to produce compelling video content for sharing internally and externally.
- Collaborate with external creative partners and agencies to produce videos utilizing the rich archive of materials.
- Develop engaging motion graphics and light visual effects using Adobe After Effects and exploring the potential of GenAI tools to enhance storytelling.
- Provide editing support for other Google DeepMind video projects as needed such as video podcast episodes Broll reels and social media assets.
- Stay informed and uptodate with the latest industry trends and advancements in webbased and digital media technologies.
About You
To set you up for success as the Archive Manager/ Filmmaker at Google DeepMind we look for the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrable experience setting up video and audio recording setups for singlecamera interviews including familiarity with equipment such as Sony FX6 cameras and Tentacle audio recorders.
- Solid working knowledge of contemporary video cameras file formats codecs and best practices for their handling within a postproduction workflow.
- Proven ability to maintain and troubleshoot video equipment between shoots including cameras lenses teleprompters lighting kits and storage drives.
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in video/film production with specific experience as an Assistant Editor. Please provide a list of project titles and the names of the lead editors you worked with on these projects.
- Extensive and proficient knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and the broader Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience with media management software such as Shotput Pro 6.
- Familiarity with colour correction software such as Davinci Resolve.
- Experience with transcription tools such as Speedscriber.
- Proficiency in using downloading and conversion software such as 4K Video Downloader ClipGrab and HandBrake.
- Comprehensive understanding of advanced video compression techniques and associated software packages.
- A strong grasp of postproduction workflows and the ability to proactively identify and recommend improvements to existing processes for increased efficiency.
- Experience creating motion graphics and/or animation is a plus. Please include a reel if available and specify software used (e.g. After Effects Cinema 4D Sketch2AE Overlord).
- Experience with Avid Media Composer is a plus but not mandatory.
- Comfort and proficiency with Google Apps suite (Gmail Calendar Drive Docs Sheets etc..
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to understand research troubleshoot resolve and provide advice on technical video issues.
- A strong sense of selfmotivation initiative and excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate needs and ideas in a positive and productive manner within a collaborative team.
At Google DeepMind we value diversity of experience knowledge backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex race religion or belief ethnic or national origin disability age citizenship marital domestic or civil partnership status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation please do not hesitate to let us know.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
