Production Runner Apprentice
London
4Creative is the multi-awarded, highly creative, in-house agency for Channel 4. It forms part of the part of the Marketing and Communications Division.
Within that, 4 Creative is responsible for developing and delivering all advertising campaigns and channel packaging for Channel 4 in every media. As such, 4 Creative plays a key role in projecting a coherent sense of the 4-brand family.
The Role of Production Runner is to assist the Production department in all aspects of production across all Channel 4 channels and in all media: off air; on air; digital; interactive both in-house and on shoots. Working alongside the Production Assistants and reporting to the Production Executive, the role will give a greater understanding of the start to end production process in a fast paced department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Production Team across on/off-air and social media
Assist PA's in the checking /delivery of on-air promos for broadcast
Assist Producers/PA's with generation of call sheets / booking of post-production / cars for shoots and all other shoot production requirements
Attend location/studio shoots in runner capacity, providing production support
Organise post production bookings where required
Assist the PA's with the logging of props, and costume in line with business requirements
Assist the PAs with the archiving & logging of all project material across the business
Support the production department with the Post Production process including but not limited to; liaising with Broadcast Centre, Tape/Footage tracking, QC, delivery, Managing tape stock etc.
Liaise with Marketing, Media Planning and other areas of the business where required
When filming, longer hours and outdoor working may be required
WHAT ATTRIBUTES WILL A GREAT CANDIDATE HAVE?
Good basic computer literacy
Good communication skills
Good sense of initiative, ability to work independently
Good at building & supporting internal & external relationships
Ability to learn quickly and be open to instruction
Good organisational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise
Must be able to think quickly in order to respond to Production's ever changing needs
Resourceful in researching any item or topic
Keen interest in social media