Production Assistant
Kentish Town
Your role is to work alongside our Producer/Directors to organise the filming of our products. This involves working to budgets, sourcing props, models, testimonials and locations, assisting in designing sets, sending out call sheets and ensuring props and food are available and organised for shoots.
Your line manager will be Kristian Gatenby (Senior Producer), however on specific shoots you will be reporting directly to the Producer responsible for the shoot.
DutiesSourcing & buying props/wardrobe
Keeping the props containers organised
Sourcing locations, models & testimonials
Sending out products to testimonials
Production research & bookings - locations, models etc.
Testing JML products for shoots
Organising castings / recces
Coming up with & testing demo ideas
Sending out call sheets
Assisting on all shoot days with logging, set dressing, prop organising, handling release forms & general running responsibilities
Catering for the crew
Experience & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be degree educated and posses an interest in Media, Film & TV or have a production background and want to develop within the production environment. A full UK Driver's license is a must as the role involves driving.
You will need to demonstrate logical thinking and organisation to assist with Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production for Direct and Retail shoots. Good communication and inter-personal skills are a must - you will be working closely with others to make sure each element of the process works. You will therefore need to be very friendly and chatty with presenters and hosts, making them feel comfortable and welcome.
Organisation and flexibility is the key to this job role. You will help arrange and attend shoots on location including studios in and around London. It is essential that you are able to stay calm under pressure and be able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following competences:A can do attitude
Prioritises workload without constant supervision
A multi-tasker able to handle many projects at the same time
Possess a high level of initiative
Flexibility as shoots & some tasks may run over standard office hours
Personal qualities - enthusiasm, motivation - a bubbly personality
Interpersonal skills - the ability to get on with everyone at all levels
A team player with a willingness to take on responsibility
A passion for selling our products & an interest in DRTV
Health & safety aware
Possess good business writing skills & follow up on projects
Some negotiation skills & obtaining good value for money