Production Management Intern
Camden, London
Job Title: Production Management Intern
Department: Production Management, MTV & Comedy Central
Reporting to: Production Manager
Location: Camden
Which means:
Reporting to the Production Managers and Department Director. The Intern is required to assist the production management team providing production logistical support & administration. To include creation of Production cue sheets and callsheets; installing and updating of databases, spreadsheets and reports as and when required; liaising with external suppliers on orders and deliveries; Purchase ordering, admin support for the Department and Producers; ensuring shoot equipment requirements are met in a timely and cost effective manner; when required running on shoots
During this internship you will gain a working knowledge and insights into how television is developed, produced and delivered, and know the appropriate terminology. You will have some opportunity to attend shoots and events, assist in pre-production, production and delivery. As well as assisting with the logistics of developing, commissioning and delivering the content for the various Brands the department supports. You will understand health and safety in relation to TV Production and the importance of procedures and how to apply them to new situations. During the Internship you will also gain an understanding into how a broadcaster commissions content, the logistics and processes required getting the content to the viewers.
You'll need to own:
To set up systems and databases where necessary and ensure that they are regularly updated
To assist the commissioners with any admin requirements from the Development to commissioning stage, content sourcing, deliveries, cue sheets and transcripts.
Work closely with the Production Coordinator on content delivery across brands including MTV and Comedy Central for both broadcast and online.
To assist production management in all pre-production, shoot & post production requirements for relevant shows and events.
Assist with travel arrangements and compile call sheets for shoots (e.g. studio, single camera location shoots, events, outside broadcasts, etc) and distribute where necessary.
To liaise with freelancers on all necessary paperwork.
Facilitate new starters with security and IT access.
To assist in supplier setups and purchase ordering using Viacom's accountancy portal.
Working with Accounts Payable, ensure that both internal & external suppliers are paid correctly & promptly.
To keep any assigned cost managers updated.
You must have these Ninja skills:
Must be able to prioritise workload, deal with people under stressful conditions and have excellent communication skills.
Enthusiastic
Must be extremely organised
Highly Numerate
Desire to help with a flexible attitude
Interest and knowledge of MTV and Comedy Central content.
Must have excellent computer skills with excellent knowledge of Word & preferably Excel