l3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship
BIG HEAD CONTENT LIMITED
St. Albans, AL3 4RA
Closes in 29 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 September 2024
Contents
Summary
This role is integral to the production process, requiring a proactive individual who can handle various administrative and logistical tasks. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the industry, a strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Annual wage
- £12,313.60 a year
- Training course
- Production assistant - screen and audio (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon - Fri 9:00 - 5:30 though there may be occasions where days go as long as 12 hours. This additional time would be taken out of the Total weekly hours.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 1 November
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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1
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
Pre-Production Support:
- Coordinate with various departments to ensure all pre-production tasks are completed on schedule
- Help prepare shooting schedules, call sheets, and other production documents
- Prep and organise hired camera kit
On-Set Duties:
- Provide general assistance on set, ensuring all crew members have the necessary resources
- Act as a point of contact between the director, crew, and cast, relaying messages and coordinating activities
- Manage the distribution and collection of production paperwork, such as scripts, shot lists, and daily call sheets
- Assist with setting up and breaking down equipment, ensuring all gear is accounted for and in working order
- Help coordinate talent and crew movement, ensuring everyone is where they need to be at the right time
Logistical Support:
- Organise transportation, accommodation, and catering for cast and crew
- Assist in managing petty cash, handling expense reports, and maintaining accurate records of purchases
Post-Production Assistance:
- Support the post-production team by organising footage, transcribing interviews, and setting up edits
- Ensure that all production documents and files are properly archived and accessible for future reference
Where you’ll work
5 Portland Street
St. Albans
AL3 4RA
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
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
Your training course
Production assistant - screen and audio (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Mon - Fri 9:00 - 5:30 though there may be occasions where days go as long as 12 hours. This additional time would be taken out of the Total weekly hours.
More training information
College - Block release - Windsor Campus
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Knowledge
- Communication
Other requirements
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative suite particularly Premiere Pro • A full UK driving licence • Experience in handling and managing production equipment.
About this company
Big Head Content was born out of a frustrated desire to not just make amazingly creative video content but to design campaigns that are driven to align with company goals. As a strategy first video production agency, we know that brands are not getting the results they should from video marketing. This is despite the countless reports, stats and studies showing the power and effectiveness of using video in today’s online marketplace.
After this apprenticeship
Potentially a full time role but not guaranteed.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274445.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
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