Project assistant (DDA Live)

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

Location: London

Kickstart your career in live event production, supporting premieres, red carpets and brand activations from planning through to delivery.

DDA is a leading global creative marketing and strategic communications agency working in the entertainment and brands spaces. With offices in London, Los Angeles, New York and Dubai we offer a bespoke service and truly global reach for festivals, networks, platforms, producers, distributors, creators financiers, government organisations, and brands.

DDA provides creative and insightful strategies, tailored campaign solutions, and a ‘round-the-clock’ service across all the agency’s lines of business, which includes US and UK Film, Series and Games Publicity and Influencer Campaigns, Awards Campaigns, Strategic Consumer and Corporate Communications, Influencer management, Entertainment and Brands Social Media campaigns, Creative Studios, Brand Partnerships, International and Festival publicity, Live Event Design and Production, Live Content Production and International Festival Event Management and Logistics.

DDA Live, our specialist event production division, delivers high-profile premieres, red carpets, brand activations, and large-scale live experiences. Our clients include Disney, Apple TV, the BFI, and Amazon Prime Video, and our work spans everything from film festivals to bespoke film, TV and product launches.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Project Assistant to join DDA Live in our London office.This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in live events and entertainment. Working closely with our Event Producers and wider Live team, you'll support the planning and delivery of a wide variety of high-profile projects, while gaining hands-on experience across every stage of event production.

You'll be involved in everything from supplier research and logistics to client deliverables and on-site event support. As your experience grows, you'll take ownership of smaller projects with the guidance and mentorship of more senior colleagues, making this an ideal role for someone who is organised, creative, eager to learn, and passionate about live events.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Delivery

• Support Event Producers and the wider team in developing and delivering events that meet client objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• Assist with the day-to-day coordination of multiple live event projects from concept through to delivery.
• Gather supplier quotations, proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Research new suppliers, venues, and production partners to help expand DDA Live's network.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the team.
• Prepare presentations, schedules, production documents, and client materials to a consistently high standard.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, on time, and reflects DDA's high standards of quality.
• Take ownership of smaller projects from briefing through to delivery, with support from experienced team members.
• Manage the team’s inventory and storage unit, take in deliveries and manage storage solutions in the office.
• Provide on-site support during event builds, live event delivery, and de-rigs where required.

Research & Industry Awareness

• Stay up to date with emerging trends across live events, entertainment, experiential marketing, and social media.
• Share inspiration, innovative event ideas, and industry news with the wider team.
• Research creative solutions and suppliers that enhance the quality and impact of our events.
• Maintain a strong awareness of influencer campaigns, brand activations, and entertainment industry trends.

Team Contribution

• Build positive relationships across the Live team and contribute to a collaborative working environment.
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude in everything you do.
• Support colleagues across multiple projects during busy periods.
• Show enthusiasm for learning new skills and taking on additional responsibilities as your experience develops.
• Be willing to travel within the UK and internationally to support event delivery when required.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for live events, entertainment, and experiential marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and clients.
• A proactive, curious, and intuitive approach with excellent attention to detail.
• A creative, social-first mindset and a keen interest in emerging trends and innovative campaigns.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify insights and key learnings from research and reporting.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and presentation software.
• Previous experience in events, hospitality, marketing, or a customer-facing role is desirable but not essential.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally when required.
• This role would be based in our London office at least 4 days per week.

Why Join Us?

At DDA, you’ll be part of a team delivering some of the most exciting events in the entertainment industry. You’ll have the opportunity to work with globally recognised brands, develop your skills on high-profile projects, and play a key role in shaping standout live experiences.

Our culture is built around being bold, collaborative, and constantly evolving — and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.

DDA are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or disability. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact marnie.watson@ddaglobal.com

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.