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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
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Position overview:
FT Studio produces a range of market-leading editorial and client-brand content, from animations to immersive and interactive digital websites, mini-documentaries, print and social.
As Production Assistant at FT Studio, you will be involved in the whole production process. The role is technical, creative and administrative. The Production Assistant will be given responsibility for a wide variety of tasks across all aspects of production. You will have the opportunity to hone your production skills and to explore different mediums and formats. The role will involve supporting across video, digital and animation.
Role and responsibilities:
- Document administration (statements of work, terms and conditions, supplier agreements, licences, schedules).
- Assisting with booking studios, voiceovers, camera people and editors, production equipment, talent and production staff.
- Preparing and distributing call sheets.
- Assisting with production budgets and tracking expenses.
- Creating timelines and keeping Monday.com projects updated.
- Looking for stock footage, hero images.
- Assisting on shoots.
- Assisting with contributor research.
- Handling drives, transcribing and copying files.
- Ensuring filming consent forms are signed and filed.
- Ad hoc office administration.
- Organising calls and meetings for producers.
- Booking travel, including taxis, couriers, hotels and other transport.
Requirements:
- Any degree discipline is acceptable, although a relevant qualification in journalism, communications or media studies, humanities, English or business studies is preferred.
- A broad understanding, experience or a genuine interest in content production targeting business, tech and/or energy/sustainability topics.
- Must have strong administrative and communication skills, and some experience of working in a production environment.
- Team-oriented, comfortable and experienced working with people in geographically dispersed teams and time zones.
- Enthusiastic and proactive attitude.
- Client-focused, able to serve with patience and attention.
- Consultative and proactive, able to find problems, not just solve them.
- Resilient, adaptable and flexible, able to flourish in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing work requests.
What's in it for you? Our Benefits
Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.
Further Information
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.
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