OUR COMMITTEE
WHAT DOES THE COMMIttee do?
Our branch is run by the Committee which consists of members of our branch who work in post production and we volunteer our time to lead the branch. We work as Editors, Assistant Editors, Runners, ADR & Dialogue Editors just like you.
We meet with our branch members, listen to their queries, and discuss how we can support them in regular meetings.
We confidently promote their interests through impactful campaigns and innovative projects widely advertised throughout the Post-Production community.
We also send representatives from the Committee to negotiations with Industry bodies, such as PACT, which inform contracts, deal memos and agreements in Features, Factual, TV Drama and Post Sound.
JOINING THE COMMITTEE
Would you like to find out more about joining the Committee to support your branch? Please fill out our Committee Enquiry Form if you would like to tell us more about you, why you would like to join and to arrange a chat with the Chair/Secretary to find out more.
ROLES IN THE COMMITTEE
Everyone on the Committee plays a valuable part in running the branch. We participate in meetings, projects, events and discussions such as the mentoring scheme, rate cards and assistant editor’s toolkit, to improve working conditions, grow the community and support members.
We work by a “little and often” and “many hands makes light work” approach to ensure work is spread evenly among members and we always accommodate individual personal and work commitments when scheduling our meetings and deadlines.
Different people take on different roles in the Committee based on their individual interests and skills. The Chair, Secretary and Bectu Official regularly check in with, train up and support all members of the Committee to allow the committee to thrive. There are the following additional roles:
Committee Member
Everyone is a member of the Committee who can participate in meetings, projects, campaigns and events to improve working conditions, grow our community and support members.
Chair
Provides leadership to the Committee, oversees our campaigns and projects and liaises with industry organisations.
Vice Chair
Manages the conduct of meetings, ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to express their views and that clear decisions are made.
Secretary
Prepares meeting agendas, responds to emails and tracks the progress of projects and campaigns.
Assistant Secretaries
Prepares materials for meetings and supports the Secretary in responding to emails.
Information Secretaries
Manages files, conversations and calendars.
Newsletter Secretaries
Prepares newsletters to inform members of projects and campaigns, union news and important information.
Minutes Secretaries
Write the minutes of meetings to maintain records for members.
Social Media Reps
Creates and schedules content for our social media to share our campaigns, projects and news with members.
Website Reps
Oversees the development and addition of materials to our website.
London Production Division (LPD) Reps
Attends meetings with other branches such as the Art Department and Costume & Wardrobe to share our ideas and work with branches in the wider union.
Detailed and specific descriptions are provided upon enquiry.