The Trainee Editor carries out administration tasks like labelling media, organising and filing notes, and printing daily camera, sound, and continuity notes throughout production and post production.
Videos on the Web
- Trainee Editor- from: Youtube Search
Working Life
The Trainee Editor carries out administration tasks like labelling media, organising and filing notes, and printing daily camera, sound, and continuity notes throughout production and post production.
Role and Responsibilities
- The Trainee Editor carries out various tasks under the direction of the editor and assistant editor.
- Supporting the editor and assistant editor throughout the production and post-production stages.
- They must learn about the functions of the department.
- They must read the script prior to filming, and if necessary, ask questions to gain a full understanding of the story and project.
- Responsible for performing administration tasks such as
- labelling picture and sound files and camera sound and continuity notes.
- filing away all notes in an efficient manner.
- printing daily camera, sound, and continuity notes for all relevant parties.
Works with
- Editor
- First Assistant Editor
- Film Editor
Qualities - Trainee Editor
Is this role right for me?
For this role, you need:
A strong interest in film, story, and the mechanics of storytelling.
Attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to take instruction, follow requests and carry out tasks in a professional and efficient manner.
Good interpersonal skills – the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, if required.
Great ability to observe, listen, learn and question.
An interest in learning on the job.
Interests - Trainee Editor
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Entry / Progression - Trainee Editor
Education Route: This is an entry level role. A qualification in Film Studies can be useful.
Career Path to Trainee Editor: On set experience as a runner or production assistant may be useful.
Career Path from Trainee Editor: First Assistant Editor, Film Editor.
