IMG Productions are looking for an enthusiastic Production Assistant to provide key production assistance and administrative support for the editorial and production management teams across Premier League Productions.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide key production assistance and administrative support for the editorial and production management teams across Premier League Productions
- Production administration: invoice and timesheet processing and cost-tracking
- Working alongside the producer and editor to complete post-production paperwork (scripts, stills lists, music cue sheets etc.) and uploading to post-production archive system
- Assistance in setting up multi-camera shoots; including booking crew, voiceovers, camera kit, travel, accommodation, locations and creating call sheets. Occasionally you will be required to go onsite to ensure the smooth production of these shoots.
- Arranging travel and accommodation for the on screen team (presenters, pundits, guests)
- Being a point of contact for freelancers and suppliers
- Booking and scheduling staff/freelancers; including loggers, editors, producers and post production facilities
- Capturing data related to sustainable TV production (The Albert Certification process)
- Assisting with autocue during live shows
- You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job as directed by the Production Manager
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Previous administration experience
- Experience of managing bookings and scheduling personnel
- Previous experience in a people facing role dealing with queries
- Appreciation for tv production processes (including pre, production and post-production)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages
- Excellent organisation and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Excellent interpersonal skills (when to employ tact, diplomacy, discretion)
- Uses own initiative and ability to work well as part of a team and on own without close supervision
- Previous experience of working to tight deadlines, working effectively under pressure
- Educated to A Level standard or equivalent
- Production Health & Safety trained (desirable)
- Interest in sport (desirable)
Working Conditions
- This is a fixed term position (until June 2023)
- Working hours are on average 40 hours per week
- Free onsite parking
- Working a few days over the Christmas period plus other Bank Holidays as required
- Will require late start/finishes and weekend working where necessary
- Travel to shoot locations as required
Business Overview
Premier League Productions (PLP) are proud to be the production partner to the most watched football league in the world. Globally, we broadcast to 190 out of 193 UN member states, serve over 100 broadcast partners and our work is available to 704million homes. Our wide array of high quality output includes live matches, digital content, studio shows, promos and magazine programming, all delivered across multiple platforms.
Diversity Statement for IMG
IMG unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and allyship the way we do anything. Fiercely and Fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture, we endeavour to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.
IMG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.