Careers

Looking for an amazing career opportunity in the film and television industry? Join our team at Hawk London, part of the global Vantage and Hawk family! We’re a leading provider of cinema lenses, cameras and equipment rental services, situated at Here East’s vibrant creative campus in the Olympic Park.We’re all about providing the best customer service and cutting-edge inventory to support filmmakers and productions worldwide.

Our team members will appreciate Hawk London’s location, surrounded by creative minds, beautiful green parks, canal-side cafés, bars, and restaurants, it’s a fantastic place to grab a bite and unwind. Plus, with electric shuttle buses zipping by every 5 minutes from Stratford Station, it has amazing transport connections. We would be excited to have you on board as one of our first team members and share the inspiring experience of launching our first UK location.

Jobs Available

  • Marketing & SM Coordinator

    Job Description:

    The successful candidate will develop, deliver and assess digital campaigns and take ownership of the ongoing production of quality content such as videos, website copy, case studies and direct mailing. You should have a strong ability to work on your own initiative in order to drive and deliver compelling campaigns and generate new business.

     

    The successful candidate will be based at Hawk London Here East but will be expected to work at industry events not limited to the UK. This might also involve some out-of-normal business hours events.

     

    Responsibilities include:

     

    Digital Marketing

     

    Managing all social media channels, including strategic planning, content creation, publishing, maintenance and tracking.
    Tracking click-through analysis relating to web portals, newsletters, email campaigns, social media and online advertising.
    Monitoring and updating Google Adwords and SEO campaigns.
    Regular reporting to management.

    Marketing Communications:

     

    Planning and supporting marketing communications
    Creating, marketing sales kits, including brochures, presentations, videos, case studies website content etc.
    Coordinating strategy, content creation and design.
    Content writing for website, newsletters and social media channels in line with brand guidelines.
    Producing internal / intranet newsletters & stories.

    Other Miscellaneous Duties:

     

    Meticulous proofreading of written materials
    Helping with events and expos in all areas relating to organisation, branding, set-up and budgeting.
    Help with client contact for Hawk events both on and off-site.
    Gain a basic knowledge and understanding of each department at Hawk London including Camera prep, Bookings and Lens technologies.
    Liaise with clients and production to obtain trailers and BTS for the purposes of sharing via Hawk London website and/or social channels

     

    We believe this is an exciting opportunity to join the Hawk London team at this early stage and be involved in shaping the direction and success of the company. We envisage the Creative and Marketing Team growing and becoming the driving force for new business.

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  • Trainee Lens Technician

    This is a very exciting and rare opportunity to enter the world of cinema optics, learning the ins and outs of preparing and maintaining high-end lenses. This role is not just limited to our impressive HAWK inventory, but also encompasses our wide lens library.

    Job Summary:

    As a Trainee Lens Technician, you will be trained to support the lens department in prepping and checking lenses for rental from a range of Feature Films, TV dramas, and smaller projects.

    The successful candidate will be trained from the ground up to inspect, clean, calibrate, and learn the basics of servicing and repairing our extensive lens catalogue at Hawk London. Learning to project, collimate, and bench lenses for accurate back focus will be essential to ensure the lenses meet our high standards. This training will be developed with your understanding and abilities over time.

    Key Responsibilities (Not Exhaustive):

    •⁠ ⁠Check incoming and outgoing lenses for cleanliness, optical alignment, image quality, and mechanical feel.

    •⁠ ⁠Perform testing using lens projectors, collimators, and camera setups.

    •⁠ ⁠Maintain our prep and check-in sheet library to ensure scratches and performance notes are logged and kept up to date.

    •⁠ ⁠Flag any potential issues with the lens department to ensure repairs are reported and carried out efficiently.

    •⁠ ⁠Clean external lens elements and cosmetics safely and professionally.

    •⁠ ⁠Work with the camera department and lens team to meet upcoming prep deadlines.

    •⁠ ⁠Provide technical support to camera assistants, DPs, and clients.

    •⁠ ⁠Learn the creative possibilities of our lens sets to ensure an understanding of lens character when talking to clients.

    •⁠ ⁠Learn from experienced technicians the required techniques and information to develop your understanding.

    Person Specification:

    •⁠ ⁠Meticulous and detail-oriented individual.

    •⁠ ⁠Passion for film and the wider industry.

    •⁠ ⁠Active interest in cinema lenses and technologies, and the drive to develop a career in this field.

    •⁠ ⁠Flexibility to work outside of role requirements to meet the demands of the team when required.

    •⁠ ⁠Understanding of basic camera and lens technology. This will ideally be bolstered by experience in a rental house or on set.

    •⁠ ⁠Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

    •⁠ ⁠Confidence to ask for help and guidance when required. There are no stupid questions when learning!

    This role is aimed at an individual with some experience in the film industry and a wish to embark on a career as a lens technician. We are open to hearing from potential candidates with varying levels of experience, but the role is designed to start at the basics and progress to our standards and protocols.

    We look forward to hearing from you!

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