Optomen are looking for an enthusiastic Team Assistant to join our exciting creative office in Farringdon on a 6 month fixed term contract from January 2025.

The role requires you to maintain an organised office environment, whilst gaining experience assisting on production and development projects at a junior level all while learning about the workings of a TV production company from the inside.

This is a great opportunity to become an integral member of the team. You will have the opportunity to learn all sides of TV production, whilst maintaining an important organisational position within the company.

Admin experience in any industry would be advantageous and we welcome applications from those looking to change industries.

Duties and responsibilities include:
Manage diaries for the two Joint CEOs and booking in meetings.
Set up Zoom/Teams/Google meets as appropriate.
Liaising with key diary contacts at broadcasters and other key clients & head office.
Reconciling expenses using PMI for the two Joint CEOs.
To implement and maintain a social media strategy for Optomen and assist with programme publicity and awards applications

Daily duties to ensure smooth running of the office which include:
Ordering and checking weekly office food shop, and ensuring we have a good stock levels.
Welcoming new starters to the company; ensuring they receive a warm welcome.
Updating and sending the weekly desk plan.
Collating and boxing up archive materials for storage.
General administration, including responding to company general email enquiries.
Monitor company social media feeds, posting about new shows etc.
Keeping the office tidy overall, and the kitchen daily (we have a cleaner who comes in twice a day).
Update company website.
Water the plants.
Location finding for productions.
Attending recces and shoots if required.
Helping productions with runner duties where required.
Helping Development team with ideas and research where required.

We are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society. We welcome applications from across the community.