Production and Content Assistant

Simon's Cat is looking for a highly organised and proactive

Production & Content Assistant to support the development, production and distribution of Simon's Cat's digital content.

Working across our creative and commercial teams, you'll help ensure projects run smoothly from planning through to delivery.

You'll work closely with the Animation Director, Creative Director and Managing Director, providing production, operational and administrative support while helping to deliver world-class animated content enjoyed by millions around the globe.

As part of our small, collaborative team, you'll gain hands-on experience across every stage of running a successful animation studio.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in animation and digital content production.

You'll take ownership of a broad range of production, content and operational responsibilities while learning from an experienced team and making a meaningful contribution to the continued success of Simon's Cat.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the animation team throughout production by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes and tracking action points.
• Act as a central point of communication across departments, ensuring everyone is aligned on production priorities, schedules and key updates.
• Maintain and update production schedules, ensuring tasks, milestones and deadlines are clearly communicated across the team.
• Oversee team timesheets and assist with end-of-month payroll administration.
• Process invoices, expense reports and other production-related administration.
• Coordinate voice and sound recording sessions for the Creative Director and production team.
• Create You Tube compilations from existing content using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Produce simple thumbnails, upload weekly content, and write titles, descriptions and metadata for our You Tube channels.
• Monitor and analyse You Tube performance, helping identify opportunities for audience growth and optimisation.
• Contribute creative ideas for digital content, audience engagement and channel growth.
• Provide general administrative support, including arranging meetings, booking travel where required, and assisting with team events and studio activities.
• Knowledge & Skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• A confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively and keeping projects on track.
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong written communication and copywriting skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify and resolve issues before they become problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Previous experience in a production, content or administrative role.
• An interest in animation, You Tube or digital content production.
• Experience using production or project management software.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar) to repurpose existing video content into short-form edits.
• Familiarity with You Tube Studio and analytics.
• Reporting To
• Managing Director
• Contract Type
• Hours

Hybrid working, 1- 2 days per week in our Shepherds Bush Office in London.

We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to.

Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

• Date Posted
• Deadline
• 11th August 2026

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We are an inclusive and disability confident employer.

We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse and under-represented backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people.

To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance either to help you with your application or whilst working with us.

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