A Production Assistant should be organised, motivated and eager to gain more experience.

Good communication and team playing skills are a must.

A basic level of knowledge on the post-production process is desirable.

A desire to learn and not being afraid to ask questions when required.

Will be required to track hours, raise PO's and assist company directors, producers and the bookings team.

Key responsibilities

Operations:

Tracking operator hours
Raising PO's
Raising invoices on behalf of producers
Assisting production team when required
Assisting bookings team when required
Assisting managing directors when required
Logging drives and tapes into and out of library when required
Liaising with studio / MCR for file deliveries when required
Basic knowledge of Filemaker Pro and Microsoft Excel is essential

Client:

Handling client phone and email messages and passing them on to the relevant person
Greeting clients in reception / suites when required by producer

People:

Comfortable working as part of a team
Good listener and comfortable assisting and learning from more senior members of the team

Finance:

Raising PO's
Assisting producers with drafting quotes, budgets for small short form VFX projects
Keeping a track of hours as projects progress and invoicing jobs on completion if required
Providing MD with accurate figures for reporting purposes