Production Assistant

Job Title: Production Assistant

Reports to: Denise Austin, Director

Location: Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LZ

Start Date: ASAP

If you have a passion for film production, a creative eye, and the ambition to grow within an innovative film production company, this role is perfect for you. At Pearldrop, you’ll be working with us to create impactful film content for the corporate, government and charity sectors, helping clients share their stories and achieve their goals through high-quality, engaging films.

On-location, you’ll be working with cameras, lighting, sound and grip equipment all over the UK and sometimes beyond. In the studio, you’ll be editing content, creating motion graphics and using the latest cutting-edge creative AI technology.

You’ll receive on-the-job training in all aspects of production and will be working with a dynamic, busy, fun and professional team. You’ll be creating high-quality and engaging content that clients are proud to share and that brings proven results.

About Pearldrop
Established in 2003, Pearldrop is a full-service creative film agency based in Stevenage, covering the whole of the UK and beyond. Our services include production, editing, animation, aerial photography and videography and stills. Check out https://pearldrop.com/ for more information.

Role includes:

• On-shoot assistance – setting up of cameras (Blackmagic 6K Pro and Canon R5), lights and sound
• Sound recording/operation of 2nd camera during shoot
• Editing – Adobe Premiere Pro
• After Effects production (already know AE? Great! Don’t know it yet? We’ll help you learn it!)
• Ad hoc projects when required
• General office support
• Opportunities for creative input

You’ll have experience in:

• Physical film production
• Camera operation
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• After Effects (useful but not essential)
• Wider Adobe Creative Suite

Attributes:

• Passion for film and film production
• Flexible
• Team player
• Works to deadlines and client briefs
• Creative
• Courteous and presentable, as a large part of the role is client-facing
• Punctual
• Professional
• Clean UK driving licence
• Own transport preferred

Additional Information:

• Holiday: 22 days per annum plus bank holidays
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• NEST workplace pension scheme
• Career progression possibilities
• Office/Studio Location – Stevenage, Hertfordshire
• Gym membership provided at Everyone Active in Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre

If you are interested in applying for this position please send your CV, showreel, links to any complete films you have created and any other relevant material to:

Denise Austin (Director) at denise@pearldrop.com.

Successful candidates will be invited to take part in a Zoom or Teams remote first interview, followed by an in-person second interview at our studio in Stevenage.

Closing date: Friday 24th January 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hertfordshire, SG1 1LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Video production: 3 years (preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 3 years (preferred)
• Adobe Premiere: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/01/2025
Reference ID: PA25-01