Hello hello!

We're Gorilla Gorilla! a rare breed of intelligent film and animation company that helps brands and businesses make a powerful connection with their audiences. We're on the hunt for a Production Assistant to join our growing production team in Angel...

The role

The Production Admin Assistant will provide general office and film production admin support. They will report to Exec Producer, Angie Orlin, but will also work closely on a daily basis with the whole team as well as freelancers.

In particular, the role will require someone to:

• Assist with general production / post-production admin e.g. booking freelancers, producing call sheets, making travel arrangements, sourcing materials, reconciling expenses etc.
• Liaise with freelancers / suppliers and prepare purchase orders.
• Co-ordinate diaries, book meeting rooms and arrange client lunches.
• 'Settle in' and assist freelancers when in our building.
• Archive completed jobs, hard drive storage, logging and labelling.
• Maintain masters / rushes library.
• Basic encoding for online delivery.
• Attend location shoots and assist the Producer / team as Runner.

Why it's important to us

As part of a growing business, ensuring our reputation for delivering fantastic work is key to our future success.

How you'll make us look

• Smart
• Supportive
• Organised

How you'll make us feel

• You've bought energy and enthusiasm.
• You're in it for the long haul.

Your personality

• Lively and engaging with a responsible and positive outlook.
• Obsessively organized and methodical.
• Well-presented, business-like, open, friendly and sociable.
• The intellect and desire to learn.
• A team player.

Specific skills

• A passion for film and animation.
• Some knowledge and understanding of film / animation production, post production and distribution techniques.
• Adept in use of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understands the web as a research tool.
• The ability to research.
• Must be able to communicate effectively via the written word in proposals, letters, and emails.
• Excellent telephone / personal manner.
• Detailed and meticulous.
• Non-essential but knowledge of editing software would be beneficial.

Background

• Has probably worked in the role of Runner / Production Junior or similar within the commercial, agency or non-broadcast sector.
• They may have a production background in another sector.
• Someone who can commit to the role and the development of the company at an exciting time.
• Someone who wants to grow and develop their skills with us.

And finally, in 3 words, you will be

• Energetic
• Conscientious
• Collaborative