34 Media Production jobs in the United Kingdom

Role: Finance Manager (Distribution) – Media Production Business

Location: London (hybrid working) – 15-month fixed term contract

The Role: This role is working for an independent global entertainment business that is going through some exciting growth and an exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Finance Manager opportunity reporting directly to the Finance Director. You will be a core member of the wider finance team and play a key part in supporting and strengthening the Finance and Accounting function. You will have ownership of the monthly close process, reporting and forecasting and oversight of day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the distribution division. There is also a clear path for progression and a great opportunity to move into a managerial role within the team plus excellent salary, bonus, and benefits.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Own and perform monthly close procedures and maintain adequate accounting records.
• Full responsibility to prepare Monthly/Quarterly P&L and Balance sheet, analysis and commentary.
• Review, analyze and reconcile data to ensure the accuracy of the company’s financial reporting.
• Responsible for revenue recognition and related cost of sales transactions.
• Prepare cash flow forecast and analysis for the global distribution business.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets in line with corporate FP&A timetables and working in conjunction with global sales executives.
• Report monthly dashboard / results / KPI in a timely manner to corporate FP&A team
• Manage and execute sales executives commission reporting and headcount reporting.
• Review producer reporting with the global rights team
• Liaise with tax computation team on annual UK tax submission and UK stat accounts
• Prepare investment recoupment tracker and analysis.
• Liaising with central corporate team, material ops teams, scripted team in Toronto, NY, LA and UK.
• Key point of contact with corporate finance and legal team to liaise on any queries.
• Perform ad hoc Duties as necessary.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years PQE (ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong Microsoft excel skills – vlookups, pivot tables
• Prior experience with ERP and FP&A/management reporting software and rights management database software is a plus (e.g. Netsuite, Workday Adaptive, Rightsline)
• Prior experience dealing with a global head office/parent advantageous and dealing with multi currencies
• Familiarity with tax withholding practices
• Proven capacity to contribute positively to team work
• Ability to both follow direction and work independently to effectively manage workload and prioritize activities
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written as direct communication with clients and liaising with finance team in Canada.
• Experience with IFRS accounting
• Previous experience in distribution, television or other entertainment media is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written as direct communication with clients and liaising with finance team in Canada.
• Experience with IFRS accounting
• Previous experience in distribution, television or other entertainment media is an advantage.

Company Information

Wayman Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the Finance field. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable Finance and Accounting agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.

Application

To be considered for this Finance Manager position please forward a CV as soon as possible.

• Draft and negotiate studio and equipment rental agreements with major film & TV clients
• Provide pragmatic legal and business affairs advice to stakeholders on procurement, licensing, MSAs etc
• Work across commercial contracts, IP, real estate, employment, and corporate law
• Collaborate with external counsel, lead due diligence, and manage strategic legal projects
• Contribute to internal legal training and mentor one junior team member 

• You must be a qualified lawyer (indicatively c.3–6 years PQE, but this is flexible) with solid commercial contracts experience
• Strong communication skills and business acumen
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, international environment
• A passion for film and television – or at least an appreciation for what happens behind the scenes!
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive mindset

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK. 

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Requirements

Location: Liverpool
Salary: Variable hourly rate, based on skills and experience.
Hours: Part time
Contract type: Hourly Paid
Closing Date: None

SAE Liverpool are seeking to hire a team of Hourly Paid Lecturers to deliver on the below programme.

-    BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production

We are looking to build a candidate pool of industry practitioners and educators who can demonstrate current experience and a commitment to supporting the development of creative professionals. 

Candidates should have excellent technical knowledge and an ability to engage and connect with students across all undergraduate levels. You will have a credible professional/industry profile, evidence of high-quality teaching practice, and experience in the delivery of further or higher education programmes. A degree in a relevant discipline is expected. Teaching and/or postgraduate qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Specifically, candidates should, as a minimum, have experience of the following:

• Pro Tools
• Sound theory
• Studio signal flow and routing, large format console operation (SSL ideally)
• Live sound

• Recording and mixing
  

Please see the full job description here

For more information about the roles please contact James McCormick , Programme Leader Audio & Music:

If you are interested in applying for this position, then please complete the e-application form. Please attach your cover letter and CV to the form and submit.

As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please submit your interest by using the Apply button and uploading your latest CV and covering letter.

Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London

Production Engineer - Martin Audio

Based: High Wycombe

Term: Permanent, Full time

Salary: £4000-£5000 pa + excellent benefits

The Company:

Martin Audio is one of the brands within the Focusrite family and enjoys an international reputation for supplying award winning, world class professional loudspeaker systems. It is renowned for integrity in design, technical excellence and longevity of product. Our mission is to create an exceptional sonic experience for the entire audience.

The Production Engineer Role:

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to play a key role in supporting the manufacture and continuous improvement of high-performance audio products. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Production Engineer will contribute across a range of group audio reproduction brands, including Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, TiMax, and OutBoard Motor Control. The role focuses on the successful introduction of new products into production, the sustainment of current manufacturing processes, plus the implementation of design and process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality,and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will bring strong 3D CAD skills, a solid understanding of design for manufacture and hands-on experience with various production methods including woodworking, metal fabrication and injection moulding.  A practical mindset, attention to detail and a thorough understanding of manufacturing workflows are essential. Experience with change management, ERP and PLM systems and workshop-based problem-solving is also required.

Skills required:

• 3D CAD proficiency and creation of 2D drawings Interpretation of 2D drawings
li>A good understanding of design for manufacture
• A thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and their benefits and limitations, including wooden cabinets, metal fabrication and injection moulding
• The ability to focus on the details that are important to the customer and the safety of the product
• Practical workshop skills
• Working knowledge of change management processes
• Proven experience of using PLM's and manufacturing ERP's

Duties of the Production Engineer:

New product introduction:

• Plan production workflows, space requirements and equipment layout
• Design jigs, fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks
• Generate production documentation (e.g. assembly instructions)
• Organise and run pilot builds to identify and resolve issues prior to full-scale production
• Inspect and review pilot builds, including those from contract manufacturers, ensuring work instructions are accurate

Change management:

• Investigate production or customer-reported issues and propose corrective actions
• Support the Change Management Team in implementing those actions
• Implement changes on the production line and update relevant documentation (e.g. SOPs)

Sustain the production of existing products:

• Support part resourcing and validation with alternate suppliers
• Drive continuous improvement of production tools, methods and working practice

Secondary Functions:

• Provide input during the design phase to ensure products are optimised for manufacture and assembly
• Visit UK and overseas suppliers to discuss new product requirements, manufacturing feasibility and achievable tolerances
• Support communication of project timelines, material deliveries, key deadlines and work/purchase orders to the wider team
• Assist with maintenance of ERP master data and item records and support BOM accuracy and updates in PLM and ERP systems as needed

Experience required:

• A degree in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or an associated discipline
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to propose practical, well-engineered solutions
• Proficiency in a professional 3D CAD package such as Creo Parametric
• Able to construct and interpret 3D solid models and 2D engineering drawings with correct tolerancing and dimensioning
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes including woodwork, metal fabrication and injection moulding
• Practical workshop and basic machining skills; physically able to handle assembly tasks in line with H&S requirements
• Familiarity with PLM systems for document control and change management
• Experience working with ERP systems, including parts and assemblies - BOM creation experience is beneficial, but not essential

Job Conditions:

Martin Audio UK is situated in High Wycombe, with this site including Factory Production, Research & Development, Marketing, Sales, Service, Sourcing, and Central Functions ((url removed)).

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week over the standard working hours of 8.45am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45am to 4pm on Friday. An hour is allowed for lunch Monday to Thursday and 45 minutes on Friday.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income protection after successful probationary period. You can also enjoy benefits such as Pension with salary sacrifice option, 25 days holiday increasing with length of service, staff discount on company products and merchandise, opportunity to get Private Medical Insurance, join the Bike to work scheme and to be part of the group bonus scheme.

Production Engineer - Martin Audio

Based: High Wycombe

Term: Permanent, Full time

Salary: £4000-£5000 pa + excellent benefits

The Company:

Martin Audio is one of the brands within the Focusrite family and enjoys an international reputation for supplying award winning, world class professional loudspeaker systems. It is renowned for integrity in design, technical excellence and longevity of product. Our mission is to create an exceptional sonic experience for the entire audience.

The Production Engineer Role:

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to play a key role in supporting the manufacture and continuous improvement of high-performance audio products. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Production Engineer will contribute across a range of group audio reproduction brands, including Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, TiMax, and OutBoard Motor Control. The role focuses on the successful introduction of new products into production, the sustainment of current manufacturing processes, plus the implementation of design and process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality,and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will bring strong 3D CAD skills, a solid understanding of design for manufacture and hands-on experience with various production methods including woodworking, metal fabrication and injection moulding.  A practical mindset, attention to detail and a thorough understanding of manufacturing workflows are essential. Experience with change management, ERP and PLM systems and workshop-based problem-solving is also required.

Skills required:

• 3D CAD proficiency and creation of 2D drawings Interpretation of 2D drawings
li>A good understanding of design for manufacture
• A thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and their benefits and limitations, including wooden cabinets, metal fabrication and injection moulding
• The ability to focus on the details that are important to the customer and the safety of the product
• Practical workshop skills
• Working knowledge of change management processes
• Proven experience of using PLM's and manufacturing ERP's

Duties of the Production Engineer:

New product introduction:

• Plan production workflows, space requirements and equipment layout
• Design jigs, fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks
• Generate production documentation (e.g. assembly instructions)
• Organise and run pilot builds to identify and resolve issues prior to full-scale production
• Inspect and review pilot builds, including those from contract manufacturers, ensuring work instructions are accurate

Change management:

• Investigate production or customer-reported issues and propose corrective actions
• Support the Change Management Team in implementing those actions
• Implement changes on the production line and update relevant documentation (e.g. SOPs)

Sustain the production of existing products:

• Support part resourcing and validation with alternate suppliers
• Drive continuous improvement of production tools, methods and working practice

Secondary Functions:

• Provide input during the design phase to ensure products are optimised for manufacture and assembly
• Visit UK and overseas suppliers to discuss new product requirements, manufacturing feasibility and achievable tolerances
• Support communication of project timelines, material deliveries, key deadlines and work/purchase orders to the wider team
• Assist with maintenance of ERP master data and item records and support BOM accuracy and updates in PLM and ERP systems as needed

Experience required:

• A degree in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or an associated discipline
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to propose practical, well-engineered solutions
• Proficiency in a professional 3D CAD package such as Creo Parametric
• Able to construct and interpret 3D solid models and 2D engineering drawings with correct tolerancing and dimensioning
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes including woodwork, metal fabrication and injection moulding
• Practical workshop and basic machining skills; physically able to handle assembly tasks in line with H&S requirements
• Familiarity with PLM systems for document control and change management
• Experience working with ERP systems, including parts and assemblies - BOM creation experience is beneficial, but not essential

Job Conditions:

Martin Audio UK is situated in High Wycombe, with this site including Factory Production, Research & Development, Marketing, Sales, Service, Sourcing, and Central Functions ((url removed)).

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week over the standard working hours of 8.45am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45am to 4pm on Friday. An hour is allowed for lunch Monday to Thursday and 45 minutes on Friday.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income protection after successful probationary period. You can also enjoy benefits such as Pension with salary sacrifice option, 25 days holiday increasing with length of service, staff discount on company products and merchandise, opportunity to get Private Medical Insurance, join the Bike to work scheme and to be part of the group bonus scheme.