Job description
Help PA Assignments connect brands with audiences as our newest Junior Video Producer
In this role, under the guidance of the Video Production Manager, you will work with our clients, taking briefs and transforming them into engaging audience specific content for multiple platforms.
No two projects are the same, and because of the fast-paced and quick turnaround nature of the projects, the Junior Producer will need to support multiple shoots at varying stages of production, with other video team members, using great attention to detail and a high level of client service.
Who we are.
PA Media Assignments specialise in editorial and creative video content for PR agencies, charities, and brand direct, whether that be: shooting A-list supermodels, flying drones around a racetrack, or heading to Barcelona for a mobile phone tech company. No two days are ever the same!
To find out more about PA Media Assignments, check out the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hNjtEooTiO9kcZuY81rUQ
What you’ll be doing:
- Taking a brief from a client and nurturing that project from pre- to post-production.
- Discussions with clients around budget and briefing documents
- Creating call sheets, risk assessments, booking travel and crew, managing shoot logistics.
- Creating treatments for client edits, with clear editorial narrative.
- Supporting the video team and crew on shoot locations
- Interviewing spokespeople and talent, creating the questions to get the key messages and top news lines from them.
- Working with editors to get deliverables finalised within deadlines.
- Make quick decisions on location and show leadership qualities when required.
- Complete all post-shoot admin, chasing invoices from freelancers and PO numbers from clients. Finalising job sheets with all expenses so they are ready for processing.
- Creating cutdowns for social media with in-house or freelance editor.
What you’ll need:
- Some experience as a production assistant/junior producer
- UK Driving Licence
- Some experience working on branded, corporate, social or editorial video content.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
- Excellent communication and logistical skills
- Some project management experience
- Some experience with on location shooting
- Flexible attitude to working hours.
- Adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Fast learner with enthusiasm to build on current skills.
Technical Skills
- A basic knowledge of cameras and editing software.
- Basic understanding of different kinds of video format
- Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of Premiere Pro
- MAC software proficient
What you can expect in return:
- 25 days holiday and a holiday purchase scheme
- Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Wellbeing Day
- Perkbox membership
- BUPA Health Cash Plan
- Ad-hoc homeworking
- A positive culture where your contribution is valued and mentoring from more experienced colleagues.
- Life Assurance
- Training & development
- Recruitment referral scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site gym
Inclusion
We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment and as well as your skills and experience we’re also focused on who you are and what else you can bring. We recognise the importance of a healthy work life balance and positively encourage agile working. We are always open to discuss an individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to us during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you. We will do everything we can to support you.
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Why Wait ...?
We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted so, please don't hesitate in applying as we may decide to close the advert early.