Jobs in the Northern Ireland Sector
On this page, you’ll find individual job opportunities for specific roles within the screen sector in Northern Ireland. These roles are advertised by companies and productions across the industry — not by Northern Ireland Screen.
Paper Owl Films
2D Animation Project
Reporting to: Line Producer and Head of Production
Location: Hybrid – Paper Owl Films, Belfast, Co. Down
Paper Owl Films Limited is a dynamic and innovative animation studio known for creating compelling 2D animated content. We are currently seeking an experienced and organized Production Manager to join our team. If you have a proven track record in managing animation productions, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, we want to hear from you.
As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our 2D animation project. You will ensure that all the aspects of the production are executed in a timely manner, of high quality and in accordance with the schedule by managing and supporting the crew and facilitating collaboration between departments by ‘running the floor’. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong organizational and communication skills.
Applicants must be based in UK or Northern Ireland to be considered.
To apply please use the attached link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/TXc6EncmSV
Closing Date: Friday 13th June 2025
Paper Owl Films Ltd. is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and welcome applicants from individuals from groups who are underrepresented in the Film and TV industry.
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 their 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.
The role is full time starting in April for an initial 3-month contract with a view to extending.
You will be based in the 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]
Rare TV
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/ JNR PRODUCTION MANAGER
Rare TV are seeking an experienced PRODUCTION COORDINATOR/ JNR PRODUCTION MANAGER to work on a returning show for a UK Broadcaster starting 31st March for 38 weeks.
This role will be based in our BELFAST Office.
Please apply via email here: [email protected]
Experience of working on presenter led factual entertainment preferable.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 Production Coordinator credits, be highly organised with great attention to detail, personable, confident with talent, have experience with call sheets, booking talent travel and accommodation, finance reconciliations, Silvermouse paperwork and Alvery Sustainability reporting. A knowledge of PMI would be an advantage but not essential.
Studio dates which you must be able to attend: 8th – 19th September in England.
This role is from pre-production through to final post so the ideal candidate would also have experience in post-production and final paperwork.
Rate will be based on experience.
We welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups, and promote a diverse range of skills and experience across our business.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and or harassment and have a strong whistleblowing structure in place throughout the company.
Stellify Media
ASSISTANT PRODUCERS, RESEARCHERS & PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATORS
If you have experience in factual entertainment, we’d love to hear from you for upcoming productions.
Roles are NI-based, with remote working considered.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and state ‘ROLE’ and ‘your name’ in the subject line.
Application Deadline: 5pm Friday 13 June 2025.
Please note that due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually and, unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback.
Stellify Media are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
