Video Production Assistant (Casual)

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Whether we’re in the studio, building a world-class Global Player app, displaying brilliant Outdoor ads, or producing fast-moving digital content, we’re at our best when we’re working together. It’s why we show up, deliver great work and above all, it’s the reason we all love to work here.

Description

Video Production Assistant (Casual)

Reporting of the Role

Joseph Aspinall – Junior Production Manager

Overview of job
Global is home to the UK’s largest commercial radio stations and podcasts. Our video team plays a central role in producing the visual content seen online and on TV. We are seeking an organised and proactive Casual Video Production Assistant, to join our dynamic and fast-paced production management team.

3 best things about the job

Exposure to lots of exciting projects on all our video brands
Working with a fantastic team and being a central and integral role to the department
The opportunity to be on shoots and events in a supportive role to the Production management team

Measures of success –

In the first few months, you would have:

A fountain of video knowledge
An important role in our team
A successful working relationship with the production managers and coordinator in the Production management team
Exposure to a variety of different types of production
Production management experience
An understanding on how to run a safe and timely shoot

Responsibilities of the role

Editorial Support: Collaborate with various Global teams to assist with on-air interviews, digital features, and television broadcasts.
Commercial Production: Aid the commercial video team in producing partnered video content between our radio stations and external brands.
Podcast Production: Coordinate with Global’s podcast producers and video team for scheduling studio recordings and managing post-production edits.
Administrative Duties: Support the production manager and coordinator with scheduling staff and resources for in-house Editorial and Podcast video productions.
Documentation: Prepare production paperwork, including call sheets, risk assessments, contributor release forms, and location agreements.
Financial Assistance: Track costs, raise purchase orders, and reconcile department credit cards.
Production Support: Assist the production management team during pre-production, onsite, and post-production phases of shoots and events.

What you will need

The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:

Multitasking and Time Management: Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and manage time effectively.
Proactivity and Professionalism: Maintain a proactive approach and exhibit professionalism at all times.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excel Proficiency: High-level proficiency in using Excel.
Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational abilities.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills.
Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Everyone is welcome at Global

Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.
We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to the recruitment process and workplace to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for you or to disclose a condition, please email [email protected]
As this is a casual role, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position at this time.