Production Assistant
Salary £ £28k - £32k depending on experience
London, EC1V 0ET - Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office). This role is UK-based, and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Vacancy listed 04/04/2025
Application deadline 20/04/2025
Details
Summary
As a Production Assistant you will complete a variety of tasks delegated by the production management to help productions run smoothly and on schedule. You will ensure all members of the team have the information they need to work efficiently, you will help hire crews, attend meetings, take and distribute notes and tasks, maintain the production schedule and assist with other duties and various other runs for the production team. 

Main responsibilities: 
  • Help to make sure the production runs smoothly along with confirming information is up to date between the production crew, and all departments
  • Attend production meetings and take notes 
  • Copy and distribute scripts
  • Type and circulate production schedules ('call sheets') and daily reports
  • Help supervise the delivery schedule, reminding team members if something needs to be done and making sure everyone has what they need to work efficiently 
  • Keep all written information up to date: documents, databases, schedules etc., as well as notes on all production meetings and conference calls
  • Follow up after meetings with to-dos for responsible team members and departments
  • Seek permission to use copyrighted materials, including music or film clips
  • Deal with accounts and expenses
  • Take on any extra tasks that need to be done to keep things moving smoothly 

Experience: 
  • 1-2 years’ experience in a busy creative studio environment 
  • In-depth understanding of the production industry and its processes
  • Exceptional time management, prioritising tasks and communication skills
  • Competent in planning, admin and organising skills
  • A natural multitasker who is flexible and helpful
  • Problem-solving and sound decision-making skills, especially in limited time
  • Knowledge of ShotGrid, Excel, Word & GoogleDrive
 
Studio AKA is a multi-BAFTA winning, multi-EMMY awarded and OSCAR-nominated independent animation studio. 
 
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

 

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