Based in Central London, Diagonal View is one of the leading producers of online video content in the UK, providing high-quality short-form content for publishers including YouTube, AOL and Vessel with over 2 billion views to date.
Our flagship channel Alltime10s passed the 4 million subscribers milestone this year and we have a network of other channels ranging from 30,000 to 1,000,000 subscribers.
We are looking for a Runner to join our production team as we look to expand. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-moving industry.
Under the guidance of our Production Manager, the new Runner will play a very important role here. The job is very varied and applicants will be expected to tackle a range of tasks throughout the day - assisting with the running of the studio one minute, helping with accounts the next, and just generally being on hand to assist the team wherever needed (from general office maintenance to assisting on shoots). We are looking for someone who is eager to get involved.
This role is ideal for graduates or applicants looking to break into post / production.
Essential Skills
- Highly organised
- Good communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Working knowledge of the Office suite - Excel in particular
- Understanding of cameras and shoot equipment is a bonus
Runner Duties
- Ordering office supplies
- Keeping a log of all company expenses / receipts in an updated spreadsheet
- Keeping expenses / receipts organised
- Booking couriers
- Picking up kit from stores
- Posting packages
- Logging CEO's expenses + liaising with ITN about them
- All scanning
- Office maintenance e.g. plumbing enquiries
- ¿Liaising with the building manager about general issues (e.g. electrics)
Other
- Buying new kit for the studio (once approved)
- Studio organisation
- Booking shoots
- Studio scheduling
- Admin
- Assisting on shoots
Diagonal View has gained hard-won insight and valuable experience in the creation of original content for the connected generation. Launched in 2008, we have unique access to an unparalleled catalogue of over 2 million hours of pro-footage, and we produce new content 7 days a week.
As our audiences have grown and evolved, so have we - setting industry standards with content strategy, bespoke audience management, and new content produced in-house by premier digital talent. We have partnered with the world's biggest brands and brightest stars, including the Olympics and Sony Music. In 2015 our AllTime10s channel became the first YouTube platform to be syndicated in five languages.
Diagonal View has created standout online destinations with devoted subscribers and some of YouTube's leading channels.