Production Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Sassy+ HQ, ELSTREE (5 days a week)

Position: Full-Time

Starting: Immediately

ROLE SUMMARY:

• Sassy+ is looking for a Production Assistant to join our growing team. You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of work from live action through to branded content, editorial & corporate films, graphics and animation - working within an existing dynamic and creative team, based at Sassy+ Elstree. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to expand their experience in the field, with a career trajectory into producing.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting (Senior/Assistant) Producers, (Junior) Production Coordinator and (Senior) Production Manager on a wide range of production projects throughout the pre-production, production and post-production process for shoots in the UK and International.
• Arranging transport for crew, kit, clients and staff with taxis, trains, car & van hire, hotels, couriers, planes etc, where required.
• Assisting with both research and helping run casting sessions/organise selfie sessions.
• Sourcing, purchasing and (where required) returning of props and costumes.
• Arranging catering and refreshments whilst on set.
• Support the (Junior) Production Coordinator and (Senior) Production Manager with a proactive approach to job budgeting and margin management, helping to ensure issues around scope creep are flagged to relevant team members.
• Keep track of spend on jobs keeping (Senior/Assistant) Producers, (Junior) Production Coordinator and (Senior) Production Manager up to date with any overages.
• Work with (Senior/Assistant) Producers, (Junior) Production Coordinator and (Senior) Production Manager to create detailed callsheets, risk assessments, method statements, scripts, storyboards etc across a variety of projects, as required.
• Support the (Junior) Production Coordinator and (Senior) Production Manager with production coordination around logistics, permits and scheduling where required.
• Work closely with all members of the Sassy team to deliver work of the highest standard, on time and within budget.
• Help develop a comprehensive database of key freelance contacts from directors, post staff, creatives, shooting crew, through to equipment & kit hire companies, including developing better relationships with suppliers and implementing savings.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Experience in clearance and delivery for commercials, e.g. using Clearcast, Caria, and Peach.
• Ability to work both as part of a team as well as independently, but always with passion and energy.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a production environment in a similar role, working across a broad spectrum of clients and projects.
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude with regard to the undertaking of tasks and challenges.
• Strong communication, organisation, administrative and time management skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.
• Proven track record in supporting across various types of content production.
• Excellent admin, time management and organisational skills.
• A desire to take ownership and responsibility for Sassy project activity, delivery and the quality of work.
• Driving license and ability to drive to and from shoot locations (where necessary).

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Delivery of high-quality output for our projects and clients.
• Effective support on projects from concept to delivery, in budget and on time.
• Feedback on the handling of projects by senior team members at Sassy.
• Performance to be formally reviewed after three months and then once per year.