Production Assistant

WHO ARE WE?

On The Tools has a clear mission: Connecting construction to improve the lives of tradespeople in the UK… and we’re on the lookout for people who want to help us achieve it.

Based in one of the most iconic offices in the West Midlands, a career with us is a vibrant one. If you’re looking to be part of something special, something dynamic, something exciting – On The Tools could be the place for you.

ROLE SUMMARY

On The Tools Production Teams work on a wide range of videos for our own social channels and those of our clients including, for instance, user-generated style content, mini-documentaries, live shows and competitions, sketches, product reviews, and product hero videos.

The role of a Production Assistant is to provide day-to-day support for the smooth running of every shoot.

You may be required to work on (and switch between) either of the following types of videos, as required to meet the needs of the business:

• Branded Content – Videos produced for our clients to be published to our community and/or on our client’s social platforms.
• Original Content – Videos produced to maximise views on social and grow our community

The successful candidate will be proactive, quick to learn, with the ability to think on their feet. Suited to a passionate individual who will help us enact the On The Tools mission of connecting construction to improve the lives of all tradespeople in the UK.

The successful candidate must drive and have access to their own vehicle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PRE-PRODUCTION

• Research and book filming locations in line with requirements
• Identify which props are needed and purchase with best possible value for money
• Attend creative meetings and contribute to video concepts
• Assist with shot lists and the script writing process, if needed
• Identify appropriate costume requirements for individual shoots
• Complete a shoot-specific in-depth risk assessment, safety briefing, and notify the Producer of any additional measures that need to be taken to minimise risks
• Preparing call sheets and sending to actors in advance
• Preparing and sending actor contracts and ensuring they are signed in advance of the shoot
• A consistent point of contact for the actors

PRODUCTION

• Welcoming talent and visitors and responding to any questions they may have
• Communicating with talent and visitors to ensure they are in the right place at the right time, as per the call sheet
• Operate camera, sound recording, and lighting equipment as and when instructed
• General running duties. This may include, sourcing and purchasing refreshments, sourcing and purchasing additional props, and maintaining all kit
• Assisting Videographers with setting kit up, breaking it down, and cleaning it
• Working with the team to ensure the location is clean and tidy at the end of each shoot

POST-PRODUCTION

• Accurately inputting shoot expenses into budget documents
• Assisting with captioning, editing, and using After Effects as needed
• Sending actor invoice templates and liaising with our Finance team to ensure the actor is paid in a timely manner
• Organising and/or disposing of any props used for the shoot

GENERAL

• Production Assistants also provide general assistance to the wider Production Team as required. This may include, for instance:Transporting kit, props, or equipment between multiple sites
• Administration support
• Tidying and cleaning kit, props, our office, and any other locations at which we are filming
• Promptly submitting expense receipts to the finance team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A basic understanding of creating and editing video content for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn
• Experience in a supportive capacity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to build relationships
• Extremely organised and able to work across multiple work streams at once
• Basic skill in video production or videography
• Eager to develop existing skills and learn about the entire production process
• Proactive, quick to learn, strong initiative and sound judgment
• The ability to tackle tasks independently and spot opportunities to add value without being asked
• Interest in Film & Video Production and Social Media
• A true team player who works well as part of a team and is eager to support other team members as required
• A creative thinker, who enjoys thinking of new ideas and works well in a collaborative environment
• Enthusiastic, positive, and hard-working, with an approach that ‘no job is too small’
• Confident in meeting and communicating with new people, able to forge lasting relationships
• Holds a current, valid UK Driving Licence and has access to a vehicle for driving to and from shoots
• Able to work from our Birmingham HQ
• Has the Right to Work in the UK

THE DETAIL

Team: Production On The Tools

Reports to:Head of Production

Probation Period: 6 months

Notice Period: 2 weeks during probation, and 4 weeks after successful completion

Salary: £25,000 Per Annum

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