RESEARCHER APPRENTICE

November 19, 2021 admin NEWS 0

Company: Boom Cymru

Apprenticeship Role: Researcher Apprentice

Location: Cardiff

About the Organisation

Boom is one of Wales’s largest production groups. Established in 1994, we are a trusted, multi-genre company that produces over 400 hours of content annually for S4C, BBC, ITV and C5. Through our television and digital production divisions, Boom Cymru, Boom and Boom Kids, the group has an impressive track-record of producing award-winning factual, factual-entertainment, entertainment, drama and children’s content. Our productions are characterised by our commitment to exceptional storytelling and the highest production values. Boom Cymru is dedicated to producing the finest quality for Welsh broadcasters, S4C, BBC Wales and ITV Wales, while the Boom division focuses on creating compelling content for the UK’s network broadcasters and international markets. We are also proud producers of innovative and entertaining multi-platform social content.

As well as the Boom label, Boom Group also houses production divisions Boom Cymru and Boom Kids employing approximately 200 staff in Wales, as well as leading Welsh post-production facility Gorilla and Visual Effects, Motion Graphics and Interactive company, Bait Studio.

Job Description

Boom Cymru are looking for a researcher to join the production team responsible for producing “lifestyle” factual entertainment series’. If you have an interest in programmes about interior design, cookery, fashion and travel and are keen to work for a tv production company then go for it!

RESPONSIBILTIES

· The ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Be a creative person full of ideas
· To have an interest in lifestyle programmes
· Full driving licence (or equivalent) would be an advantage
· You are an enthusiastic, friendly and hard-working candidate.
· The ability to communicate in Welsh (fluency is not required)

Framework

Whilst working for Boom Cymru you will be completing a 12-month Level 3 Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media through Cardiff-based training provider, Sgil Cymru.

Wage

The salary for this role is £19,305 per annum.

How to Apply

Click here to complete the application form.

If you have questions about the apprenticeship programme, please read the FAQs.

Closing Date

Midday on Monday, 29^th November 2021.

Start Date

Monday, 24^th January 2022.

SPECIAL EFFECTS APPRENTICE

November 17, 2021 admin NEWS 0

Company: Real SFX

Apprenticeship Role: Special Effects Apprentice

Location: Cardiff

About the Organisation

Real SFX is a practical special effects company that specialises in atmospheric, fire, explosives, mechanical rigs, model making and soft props. The team of highly skilled supervisors and technicians create bespoke physical effects for the TV, Film and Event industry. With the fully functional workshop in Cardiff, the team travels all over the UK working on high-end TV productions such as Peaky Blinders, Luther and Sherlock in addition to feature films such as Free Fire, Show Dogs, Final Score and Hunter Killer.

Job Description

Real SFX is hiring a Special Effects Apprentice to join their team in Cardiff. Please note that this is not a job involving prosthetics or makeup and Real SFX is not a CGI company but a special effects company that create a variety of physical special effects from scratch. As an apprentice you will be based in the Cardiff workshop and working as part of the crew helping to create, build and execute physical special effects.

The ideal Special Effects Apprentice will:

Have a clean driving licence with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
Have a flexible approach to working hours
Have an interest in engineering, woodwork, mechanics, model making and electrics
Need to be versatile and innovative, have an aptitude to learn and have the ability to think on their feet and problem solve
Be aware of Health and Safety and be willing to listen and learn from experienced technicians
Be willing to travel for work as Real SFX works all over the UK
Have great communication and listening skills
Work well as part of a team

The Special Effects Apprentice will be expected to:

Ensure the workshop is kept clean and tidy, in order to maintain a safe working environment for all the Real SFX team
Load and unload vehicles with the required kit for productions
Maintain stock and replenishing when required
Keep storage stock, fixtures and fittings organised and tidy

Assist the Special Effects Technicians with the maintenance of equipment and effects
Run errands between the Special Effects and other departments
Learn about the different types of effects and what equipment and materials are required to achieve them
Keep a comprehensive record of work experience for the Diploma qualification

Whilst working as a Special Effects Apprentice you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of skills within the workshop. You will also have the opportunity to use a variety of specialist machinery that is used to create special effects such as wind, rain, snow and fire. This will give you the chance to oversee the special effects process and how to use pyrotechnics safely.

Desirable but not Essential Skills

Fluent Welsh speaker
Computer literate (Microsoft Office including Word and Excel)