Jobs, fresher vacancy - Production Assistant- Creative Services- Live • UK

Company: DMS

UK

WHO WE AREWe are a vibrant, engaged, talent-driven agency where our staff feel empowered, where ideas are encouraged and where outstanding work is rewarded. We nurture bright, passionate people who are innovative and creative in their thinking and ambitious and brave in everything they do.DMS is a place where our clients feel looked after, where they trust our ability to deliver and to come up with new ways of engaging them and helping them engage their audiences. We strive to be a key agency partner to our clients, delivering consistency of work and quality of service.Founded in 2002, our headquarters are in London with offices also in Los Angeles and Sydney. We are part of the AKA Group of agencies.WHAT WE DOWe are a full-service creative digital agency. Our people, technology and insights help global media and entertainment, sports and lifestyle brands create, manage, localise, distribute and place their content, and evaluate its media reach.CREATIVE SERVICES: THE DEPARTMENTDMS Creative Services is the in-house production and post-production hub at DMS. From ideation to final delivery, our mission is to create world-class video content that engages, inspires, entertains, and ultimately connects global audiences with our clients.We’ve earned our stripes working with Hollywood film studios, independent distributors, TV production companies, luxury brands, international sports organisations and live entertainment companies. From TV commercials to online promos, social formats, long-form documentaries, junkets, red carpets, virtual Q&As and DOOH... we’ve done it all! Our dynamic and growing team of sixteen is made of other creative producers, creative directors, production managers, production assistants, motion graphic designers and editors.We believe that passion and personality matter - so we value energetic individuals with a can-do attitude, who strive for excellence and go the extra mile to support their team THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUWe are seeking a self-motivated Production Assistant to join our busy and thriving Creative Services team at DMS. In this role you will be responsible for essential administrative and operational tasks that facilitate the smooth running of production in the office. You will also support our crew on set whilst learning the ropes of Production and Post-production in a creative agency environment. Reporting to the Production Coordinator and Head of Creative Services, your priority will be to support the production team, but you will also be a point of contact to help the entire department, including senior members of the team. DMS is at an exciting time of growth, so this is a great opportunity for an entry level professional that is keen to learn and progress with us.The roleYou will be responsible for: Handling day-to-day production paperwork, such as release forms, calendars and timesheets and ensuring all production trackers are up to date. Liaising with third party vendors, suppliers and freelancers, and setting them up in our systems Managing and keeping a record of production expenses Supporting pre-production with research and booking of travel, transport, couriers and accommodation ahead of shoots Aid production on shoots: wrangling members of the public, handling signage, sharing information with clients and crew, helping transport equipment, and supporting with set-up and wrap-up. Processing and managing invoices, and aiding the team with fundamental billing tasks. Supporting the creative team when necessary with content TV/Radio clearances and talent bookings Contributing to creative brainstorms and pitches with research, ideas and minutes. Producing reports on work delivered and contributing to company decks Supporting the Production Coordinator, Head of Creative Services, Creative Development Director and other Senior members of the team. RequirementsSkills & ExperienceEssential A quick learner with a strong passion for the entertainment industry Some administrative experience. Demonstrable, strong organisational skills and an ability to multi-task under pressure Computer proficient (MS Office, Excellent Excel skills). Professional, proactive and with a collaborative nature. An excellent communicator with an eye for detail Enthusiastic and dedicated, with a ‘can do’ attitude. Flexible to work long hours and weekends where necessary due to filming schedules Desirable Experience working as a runner or in a similar entry-level position at an agency Good understanding of the Production industry Experience with scheduling software Driver’s license We’d love to see: Your CV A cover letter