Production and department assistant

Closing date for applications: Sunday 23rd November 11pm

Interviews: Chosen applicants will be invited to interview by 28th November.

Magna Studios is looking for a Production and Department Assistant to join our Commercials and Music Video team in our London office.

An opportunity to work at the centre of a growing team and develop a variety of skills in a dynamic environment with world class talent, we are looking for a candidate with at least one year of experience as a Runner, Production Assistant or Production Company Office Assistant with a demonstrable interest in filmmaking and production, ideally with the ambition to working their way up to Producer.

To apply, please send a cover note outlining your experience, interests and ambition no longer than one page along with your CV to the email address found via the apply button.

Production responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with crew and suppliers
• Building decks (storyboards, mood boards, casting etc)
• Organising travel
• Preparing call sheets
• Processing invoices
• Float reconciliation
• Attending shoots to support Producer and Production Manager

Department responsibilities will include:

• Office management
• Organising meetings and events
• Coordination of diaries
• Managing digital filing systems
• Reconciling expenses
• Booking travel
• Onboarding freelancers
• Submitting award entries
• Keeping abreast of emerging talent

Knowledge, skills and experience

• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task across various projects
• Excellent time management
• Proactive mindset
• Clear communication and a professional manner
• Enthusiasm to learn
• Good problem solving
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Employment notes:

• Start date – January 6th
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Office days Monday to Thursday. Friday are work from home

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.