Video Production Assistant
London
Sotheby's is looking for a video production assistant to help with publishing video content on Sotheby's digital platforms. The Video Production Assistant will work closely with the Director of Video, Europe to ensure video content is delivered on time during busy sale periods. This is a temporary position, starting immediately and initially for a three month period with the possibility of returning work at busy times of the sale calendar in the autumn, winter and spring.
The Video Production Assistant will report to the Director of Video, Europe and will work closely with the local marketing teams in London, Paris, Milan, Geneva and Hong Kong and the editorial teams in London, New York and Hong Kong.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with internal clients (gallery operations, security, events, specialist departments, marketing, press) and external production companies to set up times and locations for video shoots
• Attend video shoots to ensure external production companies receive security passes, have access to locations and can move equipment in and out freely
• Keep track of project budgets
• Research copyright bylines for art works included in videos by liaising with marketing department and external licensing companies such as DACS or galleries representing artists
• Organise travel and filming schedules
• Ensure editorial diaries and trackers are up to date
• Liaise with press department to ensure video publishing schedules are in line, where possible, with press releases
• Help Director of Video research video projects and put together briefs
Qualifications:
• Experience working at video/television production company, news room, digital agency or broadcaster
• Highly organised and personable
• Diplomatic with the ability to work calmly and professionally under pressured, time-sensitive deadlines
• Previous experience working with global luxury brands is desirable
• An interest in art or art history is preferred
• Video editing experience would be a bonus but is not essential