Production Assistant Apprentice (Fixed Term Contract)

Summary

Are you captivated by the dynamic world of broadcast media and eager to play a crucial role in delivering exceptional programming and content? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Production Assistant Apprentice.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Production assistant - screen and audio (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed. 40 hours a week.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 July
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 3

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You'll be at the heart of supporting the delivery of our broadcast and communication services, ensuring that our studio and web-based operations run seamlessly without disruption to broadcasts. Working alongside seasoned broadcast professionals, you'll develop a deep understanding of the technical and operational aspects of this fast-paced industry.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

Utilising industry-specific software tools and broadcast equipment to manage media and file assets, ensuring the integrity and security of content
Preparing the technical assembly and set-up for broadcast and communications, including adding subtitles or audio descriptions, and assessing and manipulating audio and video contributions
Monitoring and maintaining consistent transmission and broadcast in line with service-level agreements and organisational targets
Identifying and troubleshooting technical faults, escalating issues to the appropriate personnel as required
Communicating effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers to facilitate the smooth delivery of broadcast services
Ensuring a safe and secure working environment, adhering to all health and safety guidelines and reporting any incidents or hazards
Continuously developing your professional competence in broadcast and media systems operations, embracing a willingness to learn new skills

Please note: This role is primarily a support/administration/assistant role. You will not be involved directly in creating content for production.

As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, gaining exposure to the full end-to-end broadcast workflow, from production to distribution. You'll develop a strong understanding of the regulatory environment, industry standards, and the resources required to deliver exceptional broadcast services.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who possess a keen interest in broadcast technology, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent attention to detail. Effective communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team are essential.

Here at Amazon, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Within this apprenticeship you’ll have the opportunity to learn by doing, putting newfound knowledge into practice every day. Our first-class coaching, tailored development opportunities, and challenging, rewarding work will empower you to reach new heights. If you’re a curious, ambitious learner eager to grow, this is your chance to unlock your full potential and build the future you envision.

You will gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills whilst working towards the level 3 apprenticeship, Production assistant - screen and audio. As a working student your focus is to complete your studies in your 20% off the job time by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours to work towards successful graduation. You will be set objectives and goals by your training provider and manager to support your studies.

You will build your skills over a 18-month period, starting in July. These skills will help you develop personally and professionally. Your apprenticeship will be made up of classroom/virtual based training to cover knowledge, on-the-job training at your Amazon base location, online learning as well as mentoring from our experienced team members.

Where you’ll work

1 Principal Place

Worship Street

EC2A 2FA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BAUER RADIO LIMITED

Your training course

Production assistant - screen and audio (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret a production brief and identify the audience/end user requirements for the production.

Scope and evaluate ideas and problem solving concepts for a production.

Develop creative ideas and proposals for screen, online or audio productions.

Create a brief for a production, including documents such as a storyboard or treatment or outline script of ideas.

Present persuasive pitches, ideas and proposals for screen, online or audio productions.

Work in line with agreed workflows, adapting to operational and creative changes as they occur and inform relevant stakeholders.

Support the end-to-end process of production by monitoring budgets, resources and progress and adhering to legislation, regulations, organisational processes and procedures.

Identify and minimise hazards and risks in the workplace such as Covid compliance.

Assist cast and crew members and act as a point of contact with the production office and other departments.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships when in production, establishing and using professional networks.

Provide progress reports to your production coordinator or producer.

Create, use and store production documentation throughout the end-to-end production workflow.

Manage and store media assets, creating accurate records of material produced in line with workflows and organisational policies.

Complete a call sheet/schedule prior to a shoot.

Scope resource requirements; identify and prevent potential supply problems.

Identify and assist with sourcing resources for a production, including locations, catering, accommodation, transport, equipment, crew, budget and existing media assets.

Identify opportunities to deliver sustainable solutions in line with industry standard recommendations.

Select microphones taking into account conditions and environments.

Select and set up camera equipment as required.

Monitor the sound levels and bit rate, identifying any issues during the capturing process.

Work to a visual technical specification such as resolution, frame rate, pixellation.

Operate current industry standard equipment and software safely during and post recording.

Edit and optimise audio or visual material saving in the required format.

Compress digital assets.

Select edit points to create a smooth transition in the material and achieve required audio effects using sound and acoustic effects as required.

Review edited material to ensure appropriateness for the target audience, house style and platform.

Gather audience data to evaluate the impact and success of a production against its objectives.

Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the production and identify areas for improvement for future productions.

Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.

Your training plan

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

More training information

As well as learning key skills, you will be working towards the Level 3 Production assistant Apprenticeship qualification
Training will be delivered in a mix of remote and face-to-face sessions.
Each week Apprentices will be allocated time away from their day to day roles to work on their Apprenticeship studies.
You will spend approximately 80% of your working week learning from skilled members of the team whilst supporting learning on the job.
The apprenticeship will run for 18 months, at the end of which you will be eligible to apply for higher roles in relevant teams within Amazon or anywhere in the industry.
This is the ideal opportunity to get valuable work-experience at Amazon, as well as gaining a relevant qualification funded by Amazon.
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

x5 including Maths and English (grade 4-9 (A-C) or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

This position will be based in a Corporate Office. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the roles will close once filled. We will be holding online assessments from November through to February, with assessment centres taking place between February and May.

About this company

Amazon offers a range of opportunities to suit candidates with different backgrounds, qualifications and career aspirations. That is why we believe it is the perfect place to learn new skills. We believe that building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive is integral to people doing their best work and is essential to what we can achieve as a company. We take steps to ensure our colleagues have a sense of belonging, value, and opportunity.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Alongside extensive development of your technical skills, you will also grow your abilities in crucial complementary areas like organisation, prioritisation, data and problem-solving techniques, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.

Once you have successfully completed you will be able to apply for relevant roles across the business.

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