Responsibilities and Duties:
type and distribute schedules or call sheets, and attend production meetings
help to set up the production office with the necessary supplies
co-ordination for scripts scripts
organise travel and accommodation arrangements wherever required.
assist cast and crew members, sometimes running errands for them
run errands between the production office and other departments
deal with accounts and expenses
sort out enquiries and other paperwork
set up relevant insurance cover and help with visas for cast and crew
close accounts with suppliers and deal with surplus stock when the production is finished.
You may also be involved in:
checking running orders and scripts
keeping track of timings during a programme
setting up pre-recorded material in the studio gallery
preparing schedules,
shot lists, logs and other paperwork for post-production.
The work will vary depending on your actual role and the size and type of production company.
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications
This area of work is open to all Media graduates and Postgraduates.
To succeed in the television industry you need to be tenacious and enthusiastic.
The ability to network is significant, so that you can build up helpful contacts that may lead to work opportunities.