Junior Editor and Media Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Editor + Media Manager to join us on an initial 6-month fixed term basis in our Manchester office. This role combines technical media management with hands on editing. You'll manage rushes, storage and delivery workflows while building on existing editing skills to edit engaging and high-quality content across our online platforms. This is a great position for someone who is organised, has a meticulous eye for detail and a strong technical understanding of post‑production plus a desire to learn more in a fast growing production company focused on Sport.

• Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, cutting short‑form content and digital assets.
• Working with Producers during QC, applying feedback to edits and completing versioning for delivery to, platforms and clients.
• Supporting the editorial team with file transfers and data management.
• Maintaining tidy, well‑documented project structures and naming conventions, including preparation of SSDs for shoots.
• Ingesting, organising and backing up all media assets, wiping and recycling drives.
• Managing media across edit suites, servers and cloud storage.
• Taking an active role in the archiving strategy and long‑term media storage.
• Troubleshooting media issues and providing technical support when required.

• Experience working as a Media Manager or Edit Assistant.
• Confidence using Adobe Premiere Pro and basic editing skills with a good sense of timing, narrative and visual storytelling.
• Basic motion graphics knowledge (e.g., After Effects).
• Understanding of production and post‑production workflows, comfortable working with a variety of file formats, codecs, frame rates and file transfers.
• Familiarity with MAM systems, metadata processes or remote‑edit workflows.
• Comfortable multitasking across several productions and deadlines.
• Proactive team player with strong communication skills, able to think on your feet and remain calm under pressure.
• Familiarity with our content on The Overlap is a plus.

The Overlap is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to recruiting, retaining, developing, and advancing an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. Come and be part of our team's journey.