Production assistant (office-based)

Office / homeworking: This role is office-based (we’re on City Road near to Angel / Old St / Farringdon) 5 days per week.

We’re on the hunt for a talented production assistant to join our growing team in Angel.

We’re Gorilla Gorilla!, an independent video and animation studio that helps brands tell powerful stories of change. 

The Production Assistant will provide general office and film production admin support. They will report to one of the Producers but will also work closely on a daily basis with the whole team as well as freelancers.

Responsibiliities

• Assist with general production / post-production admin e.g. booking freelancers, producing call sheets, health & safety paperwork, making travel arrangements, reconciling expenses etc.
• ‘Settle in’ and assist freelancers when in our building.
• Archive completed jobs, hard drive storage, logging and labelling.
• Attend location shoots and assist the Producer / team as Runner.
• Liaise with freelancers / suppliers and prepare purchase orders.
• Co-ordinate diaries, book meeting rooms and arrange client lunches.

Why it’s important to us

As part of a growing business, ensuring our reputation for delivering fantastic work is key to our future success.

How you’ll make us look

• Smart.
• Supportive.
• Organised.

How you’ll make us feel

• You’ve brought energy and enthusiasm.
• You’re in it for the long haul.
• Our business is more than likely to grow with you on the team.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Your personality

• Energetic and conscientious with a responsible and positive outlook. 
• Obsessively organised and methodical.
• Well-presented, business-like, open, friendly and sociable. 
• The intellect and desire to learn.
• A team player. 

Specific skills

• A passion for film and animation.
• Some knowledge and understanding of film / animation production, post production and distribution techniques.
• Adept in use of Word, Excel and Outlook. 
• Understands the web as a research tool.
• The ability to research.
• Must be able to communicate effectively via the written word in proposals, letters, and emails.
• Excellent telephone / personal manner.
• Detailed and meticulous.
• Non-essential but knowledge of editing software would be beneficial.

Other requirements

• Excellent spoken and written English
• indefinite right to remain and work in the UK

Background

• Has probably worked in the role of Runner / Production Junior or similar within the commercial, agency or non-broadcast sector. 
• They may have a production background in another sector. 
• Someone who can commit to the role and the development of the company at an exciting time.
• Someone who wants to grow and develop their skills with us.

And finally, what can Gorilla Gorilla! offer you?

The opportunity to join a growing creative business at an exciting time that offers the chance to learn and grow as part of a supportive, friendly team who love what they do. We also offer a range of additional benefits including regular paid-for team lunches and nights out (we love to eat and are a bit obsessive about food!), a personal wellbeing and training allowance, a profit share scheme, mobile phone, company pension, and employee share scheme.

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.