Production Assistant Intern (12 Months Full-Time)
1 Year Student Internship Placement for University Students Studying Video / TV / Film
Slinky Productions are a small-but-mighty busy video production company with large ambitions. They produce a wide variety of content working to very high standard with premium client service. Their roster of clients include Jaguar Land Rover, Autodesk, the NHS, L’Oréal, The PGA, West Bromwich Albion FC, Houses Of Parliament and The National Trust – as well as many other small and huge interesting clients.
Slinky’s successful Internship Programme is now entering its 8th year. Their wonderful Placement Interns have since gone on to complete their studies and embark on fruitful careers, including working on productions for Netflix, Channel 4 and job offers from themselves!
The Internship is for university students only. It must form part of your course and be permitted by your University. If you have completed your course or have already graduated then unfortunately they cannot offer you the position.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Production Assistant and junior member of the Slinky team, you will have a great positive ‘can-do’ attitude and work ethic. You will be self-motivated, extremely organised and committed to your role in Slinky’s close team. You will assist in a large range of production and business tasks, both in the office and filming on location.
They produce a huge range of productions at Slinky; from corporate and commercial promos, through to live event and conference videos, TV commercials, training films and animations. You will be comfortable in adapting and contributing to these styles and work well under pressure when required.
PRODUCTION DUTIES
- Assisting production planning and pre-production: including research, travel logistics, scheduling and call sheet drafting.
- General assistance of crew, contributors and clients on shoots
- Driving duties to/from shoot (if you have a driving license)
- Shot logging
- Manning the B-camera when appropriate
- Behind The Scenes documenting (photo and video)
- Assisting with and working alongside the post-production and animation department
- Assisting in post-production Quality Control checks
- Lots of other production duty opportunities to nurture and grow your skill set – including filming and post production opportunities.
OFFICE / COMPANY DUTIES
- Equipment prep and pick-ups
- Office housekeeping and systems
- Assisting with general marketing and business development duties
- Client hospitality and coffee runs
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Confident English writing and typing skills
- Comfortable with office applications such as Excel and Google Docs
- Excellent communicator
- Highly organised
DESIRABLE (BUT NOT ESSENTIAL)
- Experience with Adobe CC
- Driving license
- Likes Back To The Future
LOCATION: Based in Birmingham (UK), but you will be expected to travel throughout the UK – and occasionally internationally – when required.
DURATION: 12 months, full time (circa mid August 2023 to mid August 2024)
STANDARD HOURS: Monday–Friday 0900-1700 although you will be expected to work outside these hours, at weekends and bank holidays as and when production and filming schedules require.
SUBSIDY PAY: £750 per month student internship subsidy
HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT: 20 days paid leave, plus statutory Bank Holidays
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday 4th June 2023 (3pm)
INTERVIEWS FOR SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES: Week commencing 5th June 2023
PROPOSED START DATE: Mid August 2023 (TBC)
For more information and how to apply, please visit Slinky Productions’ website here https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk/apply-now-internship/
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