Jobs in the Northern Ireland Sector
Browse current individual job opportunities with companies based in Northern Ireland and across the screen sector. These roles are listed by productions and organisations throughout the industry.
Discover crew calls from active productions currently hiring for multiple roles across departments in our ‘Calls for Crew’ section.
Walk on Air films
Walk On Air Films is a multi-award winning Belfast based tv and audio production company, making premium factual content. We look for stories hidden in plain sight and have a track record in making authentic, distinctive films. We are a creative hub for a diverse range of the best documentary talent specialising in sensitive, access-based documentaries.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR ADVERT
Walk on Air films are currently seeking a full-time Production Coordinator to join their Belfast team for an immediate start.
Skills & Experience Required:
- At least 2 PC credits in documentary TV / Film / Radio.
- Experience with post-production paperwork (inc. Silvermouse & Albert Sustainability).
- A clean driving license.
- Able to multitask, forward plan and work to deadlines.
- Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
- Experience in Adobe and MS Office software: Word, Excel, Acrobat.
- An understanding of data wrangling workflows would be useful (note this role is not a DIT).
Key Responsibilities: (but not limited to):
- Provide logistical support during shoots, assisting the on-the-ground team.
- Assist with travel and accommodation bookings
- General office admin including filing and organisation.
- Offer support with transcriptions and logging.
- Experience with release forms would be useful.
As part of a small team, you’ll work directly to Walk on Air’s production manager and executive and will be based in our office in Belfast.
If you are interested, please apply with a short cover note and your current CV to [email protected] with “PC and your name” in the subject line.
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Film and TV industry with a commitment and passion to work in the industry.
Due to the high number of applications, we only have the capacity to be in touch with those shortlisted.
Aura
Aura is a Belfast based creative technology studio and is seeking to fulfil a number of contract positions for an XR project starting imminently.
Senior Unity Developer
Remote and hybrid working options (Belfast City Centre based studio) and competitive pay.
Access and download the full job description here.
For more information please visit: https://www.auradigitalstudios.com/join-us
Deadline 26/08/25
Intermediate Unity Developer
Remote and hybrid working options (Belfast City Centre based studio) and competitive pay.
Access and download the full job description here.
For more information please visit: https://www.auradigitalstudios.com/join-us
Deadline 26/08/25
FX/Technical Artist
Remote and hybrid working options (Belfast City Centre based studio) and competitive pay.
Access and download the full job description here.
For more information please visit: https://www.auradigitalstudios.com/join-us
Deadline 09/09/25
For more information on each role, please visit: https://www.auradigitalstudios.com/join-us
Please note that all applications must be submitted via the form linked to the job description pages. Do not try to apply through social media.
Aura Studios is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and welcomes applications from underrepresented individuals in the Interactive, CompSci and VFX sector.
Makematic
Makematic is a venture-backed educational content studio with headquarters in Belfast. Each year our experienced team of educators and media professionals develop hundreds of short form education videos which reach millions of learners every year. Our customers include Adobe, Crayola, Smithsonian, Getty and dozens of the world’s most exciting museums and historical foundations.
Production Manager- Belfast/NI
Production – Belfast, County Down (Hybrid)
Location: Northern Ireland (Hybrid – Remote & Belfast Office)
Makematic is seeking an experienced and highly organised Production Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of educational video projects—both live-action and animated. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, you will work closely with producers, creative leads, and external suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high editorial and production standard.
This is a hybrid role, requiring the ability to work remotely and from our Belfast office.
To apply and for full job description, responsibilities and criteria click here.
The full job description can be downloaded [here].
Senior Producer (2 Positions Available)
Production – Belfast, County Down (Hybrid)
Makematic is seeking (up to) two Senior Producers based in Northern Ireland to lead the development and delivery of high-quality live-action and animated educational content as part of our new ClassSpark series. ClassSpark is a video-first professional learning series for teachers, focused on subject areas in
the humanities and, in particular, US and world history.
This role is integral to every phase of production—from ideation to scripting, directing, and final delivery. The ideal candidate is a seasoned producer with strong storytelling skills, editorial judgment, and a passion for history and education.
This is a hybrid role, with the flexibility to work remotely and from our office in Belfast as required. Regular travel is part of the role, primarily within the United States, with occasional trips to Europe. During peak production periods, travel is typically required every 4–6 weeks. While these roles are intended to
be full-time staff positions, consideration will be given to longer term or fixed term contracts.
To apply and for full job description, responsibilities and criteria click here.
The full job description can be downloaded [here].
Associate Producer
An Associate Producer at Makematic is a key part of the producing team, working alongside a lead producer across any number of educational projects. The purpose of this position is to support the producer(s) both logistically and creatively.
Key responsibilities
- Support the production workflow from concept to delivery on assigned projects
- Follow and update standardised Makematic task management documents and platforms throughout all productions
- Work with the lead producer on development of creative treatments and research as well as the creative vision for allocated projects
- Collaborate with producers on creative decisions, such as scripting, storyboarding, visual development, and content development.
- Organise, coordinate and help develop ideas with script writing team
- Support the project team including Researchers, Animators, Script Writers, Editors and Producer
- Oversee specific segments or portions of the project.
- Help to set up and organise shoots, edits, and audio mixes, and coordinate schedules.
- Liaise with and guide animators and editors throughout the post production process.
- Assist producer with invoices and cost tracking and help manage budget
- Communicate with relevant internal and external team members professionally
- Assist with post-production tasks like scheduling, reviewing cuts, or coordinating deliverables.
- Assist in the delivery and filing of 3rd party agreements, Risk Assessments and Health & Safety law
- Research and logging of archive/3rd party materials for projects
- Take responsibility for post production paperwork and metadata ensuring it is accurate and delivered on tim.
To apply and for full job description, responsibilities and criteria click here.
The full job description can be downloaded [here].
Spark Media Partners
BELFAST BASED DEVELOPMENT AP
Can you spitball ideas that could become the next big returnable format?
Do you know the precincts you’d love to get access to because they make compelling telly?
Spark Media are looking to hire an experienced full-time Development AP to join our Belfast office.
The successful candidate will be:
• An avid TV watcher and have a genuine enthusiasm for TV and watch a wide range of content as well as keeping across the latest trends and emerging on-screen talent.
• Experienced in researching and formatting ideas.
• A strong writer who can write catchy log lines and write full treatments/decks quickly.
• Able to design eye-catching thumbnails and pitch decks.
• Curious about the world we live in, able to identify trends, movements, organisations and communities that could form the basis of a great TV idea.
• Happy to contribute to / run brainstorming sessions on a wide variety of subjects but also can self-manage and create solo.
• A self-starter with strong communication skills.
• Ability to self-shoot and edit would also be assets but not essential.
As part of a small team, you’ll work directly to Spark’s Head of Development.
You will be based in our Belfast office.
We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds, communities and identities to apply. We welcome the opportunity to diversify our workforce. Spark Media is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for people to come and do their best most rewarding work.
With the incredibly high volume of applications, we’ve been receiving lately, we regrettably only have the capacity to be in touch with those shortlisted.
If you are interested, please apply with a short cover note outlining your relevant experience either via Talent Manager or email [email protected]
