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13/03/2013
Jam Media To Create 40 Jobs In Belfast
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed an investment by Dublin-based animation company Jam Media, which will create 40 high quality jobs in Belfast.
Jam Media Limited, is an animation company which specialises in short animations, children’s entertainment and mobile games. It was awarded a British Film and Television Award (BAFTA) for Best Drama in November 2012.
The investment, which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland, will see Jam Media establish a 40 person world class production and special effects facility in Belfast. Positions to be created will include high quality senior animators, graduate programmers, management positions and administrative staff. The investment will deliver over £1.4million in salaries into the local economy annually.
Arlene Foster said: "This is a tremendous boost for the local animation sector and the wider creative industries arena. Jam Media is a highly acclaimed, BAFTA award winning company which has recognised the quality of talent available in Northern Ireland’s animation sector."
(CD)
Jam Media Limited, is an animation company which specialises in short animations, children’s entertainment and mobile games. It was awarded a British Film and Television Award (BAFTA) for Best Drama in November 2012.
The investment, which is supported by Invest Northern Ireland, will see Jam Media establish a 40 person world class production and special effects facility in Belfast. Positions to be created will include high quality senior animators, graduate programmers, management positions and administrative staff. The investment will deliver over £1.4million in salaries into the local economy annually.
Arlene Foster said: "This is a tremendous boost for the local animation sector and the wider creative industries arena. Jam Media is a highly acclaimed, BAFTA award winning company which has recognised the quality of talent available in Northern Ireland’s animation sector."
(CD)
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