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Editors Film-makers needed for Innovative Online Charity Tv Platform

Date posted: Wednesday 14th October
Location: Soho

Company info;

-Leap Anywhere is an online platform that connects people to fun events that benefits a charity or good cause. For more information, you can check out the site here; www.leapanywhere.com
- Leap Anywhere has over 150 charity partners including 46664 (Nelson Mandela's charity), amfAR, Amnesty International, Axis of Justice (founded by Serj Tankian and Tom Morello), Deepak Chopra Foundation, Keep A Child Alive, MTVU, Oxfam, The Kanye West Foundation, The Tony Hawk Foundation as well as partnerships with Innocent, Kodak, Live Nation, Green & Blacks and Moo.com.
- In addition to Mario Testino, Deepak Chopra, the foundations of Madonna, Kanye West and Nelson Mandela, the Mayor is also supporting Leap:

‘I'm always deeply impressed by the many Londoners who give up their time do to make our capital a safer, cleaner and better city for everyone. I would like to encourage more Londoners to Leap at the chance to get involved in doing something good and have a fantastic time whilst doing it.

‘As Sophocles once said- To be doing good is man's most glorious task.’
- Mayor Boris Johnson

Job Description;

We are looking for editors and film-makers to help create new and exciting online video content for online. Examples of previous shoots have included covering Twestival, London Fashion Week, Music events, Go-Karting for Children in Need and other fun events for charity.

We are looking for young and enthusiastic individuals with a passion for film-making and/or editing that are committed and dedicated to the cause. We want the Leap Anywhere TV team to cover the many events happening in London that are fun and benefit a good cause. These events need to be filmed in an exciting way and edited with a quick turnaround.

Duration;

The duration is flexible, but we recommend a minimum 2-3 months with the option on staying on for longer. The role will be part-time, requiring up to 1-3days a week for filming and/or editing. The role is unpaid but travel expenses of £5 per day are covered.

Skills required;

Camera and/or editing experience
Planning and forward thinking
Organisational skills, punctuality & commitment
Creativity and innovation
Editing/film-making; the ability to work to deadlines and briefs. Final Cut experience preferred

Benefits of Position;

First hand experience of directing and editing.
An opportunity to substantially develop your show reel and to showcase your work online
Experience of using and improving your knowledge of editing software such as Final Cut
Experience of working to quick deadlines
You will have a fun and very sociable time, with the opportunity to work alongside like-minded people and to learn from one another
Gain first-hand experience of a new and exciting company trying to make a difference in the world.
Opportunities to learn from successful and inspirational people at “Leap Thursdays” and similar events; http://www.vimeo.com/5638034

Contact;

If you are interested, please send your CV or show-reel to recruiting@leapanywhere.com

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