Production Assistant Apprentice

Big Button are seeking someone to take responsibility for providing support to the production and post-production teams, including producer/directors, editors and motion graphics designers; assisting on video shoots; capture and archiving of rushes; basic edit tasks; general support duties.

Production Department:

Assist in the planning and preparation of video projects including organising shoot crews, shoot logistics and related services such as voice over, translation, travel etc. Assisting on video shoots (including overnight stays away from home) Supporting the company’s awards entry timetable, and assisting in the preparation of awards entries Using Adobe Suite and image libraries to prepare proposals for projects Preparing templated reports and distributing them to client stake holders

Post-Production Department: 

Capturing rushes, managing data and operating archival systems Supporting the post-production team with editing and encoding of video, research and preparation of image and graphics files, and sourcing music Ensuring that all output meets the highest creative and technical standards Develop beginner-intermediate status in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite and other software tools related to post-production

General:

To undertake any other general and administrative duties when required, e.g. telephone answering, cleaning, errands Basic IT proficiency is required (preferably experience with MS Office and Adobe Suite), but training will be provided in all aspects of the role

This is an amazing role for someone that is passionate about film, video editing and storytelling. 

Training:

You will be completing a Production Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship with Creative Alliance.

You will have training on the job and off the job with the award winning, creative specialised provider Creative Alliance.

Here you will learn the following:

The video industry Genre and Idea creation Responding to brief How to prepare and pitch How to operate in a media team and be part of pre-production Dealing with talent, contributors and suppliers' budgets On shoot - technical skills and communication skills Editing and contributors workflow

Please see full apprenticeship: 

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/production-assistant-screen-and-audio-v1-1

Training Outcome:

The opportunity to gain full-time employment at Big Button TV.

Employer Description:

Big Button's work is thoughtful, creative, and award-winning. Most importantly, we focus on producing video content that delivers clearly defined, measurable results that support your business objectives. 

This approach has earned us a top 20 strategic video agency ranking and exceptional client retention rates. 

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm with 30-minutes lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative