Screening Room Assistant

One Of Us is a visual effects studio founded in London in 2004 by co-directors Rachael Penfold, Dominic Parker and Tom Debenham.

With a dynamic team of over 350 highly skilled professionals, we take pride in pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling with experience in all stages of production, from concept through to planning, photography and post-production.

From breathtaking fantasy landscapes to gripping action sequences, our portfolio spans a diverse range of genres and award winning projects such as Pinocchio, The Witcher and The Crown.

This is an entry-level opportunity for those looking to start a career in the VFX industry. While the role is based in our Editorial department, you do not need to be specifically pursuing a career in Editorial. The position offers exposure to multiple aspects of VFX production where you will be responsible for facilitating all activities within the screening room, supporting both internal teams and high-profile clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for film, technical know-how, and a keen interest in VFX post-production. You will also benefit from mentoring and career opportunities as part of our wider Runners programme.

Responsibilities

Screening Room Coordination: Manage and operate the screening room during client and internal review sessions.

Client Interaction: Act as a first point of contact for clients in the screening room, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment.

Technical Support: Set up and operate the necessary equipment for screenings, including playback systems, projection, and audio setups.

Editing Support: Assist with editorial tasks, including the use of industry-standard editing software to prepare materials for review.

Content Preparation: Ensure all necessary content (cuts, VFX plates, dailies) is ready for client reviews and internal sessions.

Technical Troubleshooting: Address any technical issues that arise during screenings, ensuring minimal disruption.

Cross-Department Support: Collaborate with the Editorial, Production, and Technical teams to ensure smooth workflows.

Wider office team collaboration: Working closely with the studio runners and office manager to share feedback and improvements from a client experience perspective.

Skills and Attributes

Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with playback systems, projection setups, and technical troubleshooting.

Editing Software Skills: Basic proficiency in editing software (e.g., Premiere, or Nuke) with a willingness to learn and develop.

Client hospitality: Confidence in providing outstanding hospitality to all visiting clients, creating a warm welcome and professional service.

Communication Skills: Ability to liaise clearly and concisely with multiple teams, including Production, Artists, and Supervisors.

Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to preparing and reviewing media for screening.

Problem-Solving: Ability to remain calm and resolve issues quickly in high-pressure situations.

Adaptable to change with the ability to stay focused and maintain a positive attitude.

Proactively driven to make things better with flexibility to change course when needed.

Positive energy, focusing on results and having a positive impact on those around you.

Self-awareness and ability to resolve and diffuse problems treating colleagues and clients with kindness and respect.

Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work well with others navigating different personalities to get the best outcome.

Experience

Essential Requirements:

A relevant degree (e.g., film, media production, animation, or similar) or equivalent experience.

A passion for VFX, post-production, and the creative industries.

Availability to work on-site in London.

Previous experience in a client facing or hospitality sector role

Desirable Skills:

Experience with industry-standard software (Avid, Nuke, Premiere Pro, etc.)

In return we offer:

● 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

● 2 paid volunteering days per calendar year

● Hybrid working

● Company pension and life insurance

● Medicash healthcare cover

● A calendar full of wrap parties and other social events

Hours and location

Our core hours are 9.30am to 6.30pm or 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday.

We have a great office in Old Street where you would be based. This is an office based role where initially you would be required to work from the studio up to 5 days of the week depending on the volume of client reviews. We would offer flexibility on your hours in the studio with some home working possible.

Flexibility - We’re open to variations in working patterns providing you can manage the demands of the role so please talk to us about your preferences when you apply.

To apply

You need to have a current and full work permit for the region that you’ll be working in. Please disclose if you need sponsorship support to be able to work for One of Us.

What we VALUE

How you approach your day at One of Us is just as important to us. We want to create an environment in which everyone feels comfortable and happy to work. The visual effects industry has a reputation for stress and exploitation. We strive to do things differently. We are proof that it is possible to produce the very finest work, while looking after people and being a responsible company.

We Accept YOU

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger, more creative and ultimately better at what we do. Being respectful and kind to people irrespective of race, colour, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability is what we expect of everyone who works for One of Us. If you feel the same, come and join us.

One of Us as a force for good!

We care about our staff, clients, the community we work in and the world we live in. We want to have a positive social impact. This commitment means we have begun our journey to becoming a certified B Corp and not only make beautiful pictures, but to create a fairer, more sustainable future.