Unscripted junior editor programme

Please note, the application process was completed in late 2022. The link on this page should only be used by delegates who have been invited by The Pipeline to confirm their places.

The Pipeline is delighted to be working with ScreenSkills on a fantastic new unscripted junior editor training programme to address the industry wide shortages in this role within this sector.  

The programme will recruit 20 experienced edit assistants and/or assistant editors currently working within 20 post production facilities across the UK as staff or freelancers.

They will be selected through a rigorous recruitment process to step up to the role of junior editor, undergoing a six-month intensive period of online and work-based training by experts with industry-led masterclasses.

Concurrently, 20 edit assistants will be recruited through a targeted campaign across the nations and regions to work within these 20 post facilities to fill the vacancy left behind as the current edit assistant/ assistant editor steps up to junior editor. Each post facility will be offered a bursary to support this aspect of the project and support from the Pipeline team to help build their technical, professional, and creative skills.  

This programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters, SVoDs and production companies.

Who it's for

This is a highly competitive, nationwide programme with 20 places available in each role. The Pipeline is eager to hear from interested individuals and representatives at post houses open to participating.

For the junior editor roles, The Pipeline is keen to hear from edit assistants or assistant editors in unscripted TV with at least one year's experience, who are ready to step up to junior editor. The programme is open to those already in staff roles at post houses and freelancers.

For the edit assistant roles, The Pipeline is keen to hear from those currently working at runner or logger level in post production looking to step up, new entrants with an interest in pursuing a career in post production and others with transferable skills and/ or experience in this sector.

Applications are now open. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; participants with a disability; Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants and LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates.

What it covers

The programme offers participants industry-led online training into the complex and fast moving post production pipeline through the lens of the two roles. The training is delivered by working post production professionals and will build technical, creative, professional and personal skills.

Participants will gain time within a UK-based post facility for first-hand experience to build confidence to gain employment within this complex technical sector.

How to apply

Please note, the application process was completed in late 2022. The link on this page should only be used by delegates who have been invited by The Pipeline to confirm their places.