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Careers at Here Now Films Manchester What’s the Craic? Join Here Now Films in Manchester . We’re building a small, senior team to deliver branded, corporate and documentary work across the North. Recent Manchester work includes two national FatFace campaigns and a pilot for The New York Times . If you like clear briefs, tight crews and thoughtful craft, you’ll fit in here. Open roles (Manchester) Director of Photography (Freelance) Producer (Freelance) Editor (Freelance) — 2 roles Production Assistant (Freelance) Open Roles Join Our Crew List Contact Why Manchester Manchester gives us fast access to city, studio and countryside locations, a strong Manchester film crew network , and clients across the North. We run lean teams, make quick decisions, and deliver polished films without fuss. Typical work: branded docs, corporate interviews, social/TVC cut-downs, campaign content Clients : UK brands, agencies and purpose-led organisations Workflow : small crews, quick approvals, senior oversight Open roles (details) Director of Photography (Freelance) Contract: Freelance (project based) Location: On-location across Manchester/North UK What you’ll do: lead camera and lighting; collaborate on look/approach; light interviews; capture clean coverage and b-roll; run small crews smoothly. Nice to have: own kit (camera/prime set/basic G&E), clean audio workflow with sound op, driving licence. Apply with: reel, brief kit list (if applicable), day rate, base location. Producer (Freelance) Contract: Freelance (ad-hoc, project based) Location: Manchester + on-location (North/UK) What you’ll do: take projects from brief to delivery; shape treatments; plan shoots; manage contributors, schedules and budgets; lead interview days; oversee edits and delivery. You’ll fit if: you’ve produced brand/corporate/doc work, can direct interviews, and keep clients and crew aligned under time pressure. Editor (Freelance) Contract: Freelance (rota or project based) Location: Remote (UK) or Manchester studio (when available) What you’ll do: edit interview-led and narrative pieces in Premiere Pro; integrate b-roll/stock; use Frame.io for notes; deliver masters and social versions to spec. You’ll fit if: you can follow a brief, bring narrative ideas, and handle feedback calmly and quickly. Apply with: portfolio/reel, availability, preferred day rate. Production Assistant (Freelance) Contract: Freelance (as needed, with potential for regular bookings) Location: Manchester + on-location What you’ll do: support producers and DOPs on set; manage releases and logistics; handle runs; assist with kit; keep call sheets and schedules tidy. Good to have: full UK driving licence, confident comms, experience on interview-led shoots. How we work High standards, low ego: small teams, clear ownership, tidy delivery packs. Hybrid: studio, remote and on-location as projects require. Pace with care: realistic planning; tight feedback loops; clear next steps. Growth: Manchester is scaling—good work leads to more responsibility. Hiring process Apply with CV/portfolio (or reel) Short intro call Practical task or paid test day (role-dependent) Final chat and booking/onboarding Apply / join the list Email [email protected] with subject: “Manchester — [Role] — [Your Name]”. Include: link to work, brief intro, availability, day rate (for freelance), and base location. Freelancers: add yourself to our crew list (link) . Useful links LinkedIn Video Production Company London Post-Production Services in London Video Editing in London Colour Grading London Film Crew Hire UK Instagram