Job Title: Production Team Assistant
Contract:Full-time

We been bringing the art of professional film-making to the world of brands and business since 2006. Founders, Tom Hillier & Henry Wilks, have built a fun, collaborative and dynamic company where staff, freelancers and clients all feel part of the team. With clients ranging from Barclays to Yorkshire Tea, from SAB Miller to Asda we are a growing, sustainable business. One minute we could be interviewing a pig-farmer in a muddy field and the next filming the MTV Awards in LA! Our global client base means we film all over the world on a wide range of projects. We broadcast content across all media, from television to mobile phones. We care about our employees and our environmental impact and we strive to make our company a fantastic, flexible and creative place to work.


Job Purpose

An entry-level position in media production to provide accurate, effective and timely production support to the team.

Works with and assists the Head of Production and Company Directors with the resourcing of shoots as appropriate. From booking the crew to sourcing props, no day will be the same! Work with the post-production team to gain an understanding of what films and projects are being produced in the edit and delivered to clients. Maintaining the Shoot the Company stills library. Being the first point of contact when clients and potential clients contact Shoot the Company by telephone with enquiries. The team assistant will work across all areas of the business to gain experience in all aspects of the film-making process.

Reporting Lines and Key Relationships
Works to the Head of Production and Company Directors.
Works with all members of the team.

Knowledge and Experience

No employed experience in the media is necessary but the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a real passion and understanding of media and entertainment, from film, to TV, to music, to web content.

Some work experience in the media or a related field would be an advantage.

A real interest in understanding and getting on with people from all backgrounds.

Good writing skills and a 'can-do' telephone manner.

Excellent administration skills. You must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft office.

A demonstrable aptitude for detail and accuracy in all areas.

Effective time management and organisational skills and the initiative to work independently.

Ability to prioritise a conflicting workload efficiently and to maintain standards of accuracy and attention to detail when working to deadlines or changing priorities.

An ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Skills and Behaviour

Shoot the Company is a people-focussed business, so the ability to interact and contribute positively to daily office life with colleagues and clients is paramount.

Outstanding communication skills, sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relations with a wide range of internal and external contacts, and the ability to deal with contacts with tact and sensitivity.

Good learner

Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team.

Resilience and stamina to sustain performance when under pressure from a high volume of work and conflicting priorities.

Flexible approach to changing priorities and requirements.

Whilst on-the-job training and advice will be provided continually, the ability to demonstrate initiative and work flexibly and independently if necessary.

Pro-active approach to self-development and adapting to new ways of working and improvements in production techniques.

The right person for this role is someone who is excited by life and enjoys being part of a collaborative and fun team.

Key Accountabilities

Distributes materials & information in a timely & effective manner.

Uses growing knowledge of administrative procedures to support the team.

Producing and distributing call-sheets for numerous shoots.

Completing production paperwork if necessary.

Maintenance of crew availability database.

Assimilate self into team quickly & effectively.

Manages time, prioritises effectively & re-visits to ensure follow-through where necessary.

Confident & effective communicator & quickly builds rapport with all contacts.

Demonstrates initiative & is enthusiastic about adopting new ways of working.

Ensuring that the general office space is kept neat and presentable at all times.

Booking travel and transport as required.

How to Apply

To apply for this role we would require the following;
CV and Covering Letter
One page on why you want to work as a Production Team Assistant