Adam Birkett - 30208130 Media Site
Creative Media Production & Technology - Level 3 Extended Diploma
Junior Producer
https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=Junior%20Media&vjk=7ba42a94bfd26ff9
This job is a key roll in any production company, it consists of over seeing and getting involved with multiple stages of the production and can influence the decisions in the group. As a junior produces you add to different topics and you can also be in charge of other responsibilities and have some other small projects. They might want the junior producer to do B-roll or even smaller tasks that they can manage.
Camera operator
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/television-camera-operator
As a television camera operator, you'll work with digital, electronic and film cameras and produce required shots by combining the use of complex technology with creative visual skills. You may work on a variety of programmes, for example, studio or outside broadcast programmes, television dramas, commercials, documentaries or news. You may use one of several cameras or a portable single camera.
Film Director
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/film-director
This is one of the most famous jobs someone can have in the media industry, this job is the freedom of creativity. This role involves managing budgets, holding meetings with all departments at the planning, execution and post-production stages of filming, and
concisely and effectively communicating your vision for the
film. It requires strong communication skills and an ability to
solve problems under pressure and a firm but fair approach
when giving orders. This is built with experience and
requires a great attention to detail.
Director of Photography
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/director-of-photography
The director of photography, which can also be know as cinematographer, will work with the film director to realise scenes in line with their visions. They are in charge of the cameras and all the shots. they make sure that everything runs smoothly. Doing this job you will also have to manage the lighting and the sound as its still a key part of part of the production.
Video Production Assistant
CH Video
Reading RG1
£19,000 a year - Full-time, Permanent
Video Production Assistant
Reading, Berkshire
Full-time Permanent Position (office based with occasional working from home)
Starting December 2021
Circa £19k
+ pension scheme and 25 days holiday on top of bank holidays
CH video is a full service, a creative production company based in Reading.
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We have been around for 16 years now and are very proud of our established client list which spans some of the most recognised brands and businesses in the world, including PepsiCo, King’s College London, Lindt, Thames Water and Krispy Kreme.
Video is our passion and we cover a huge variety of internal and external content, from short and simple talking heads to complex 3D animation.
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Our 10 strong in-house team is now on the lookout for a fresh face to become our new Production Assistant.
So, if you’re super organised, enthusiastic and creative, this is a great opportunity for you.
This is an entry-level role but it’s a very important one. You’ll get your hands dirty and get stuck in, working across multiple projects at once. You’ll be expected to work accurately, efficiently and to a high standard. No day is the same and it’s not all about admin, we promise.
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We’re big believers in developing our people so we’re looking for someone hungry for career progression. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and develop, working across all areas of production. You’ll need to be eager to help everybody on the team and have a good attitude for learning and developing your skills.
We’re looking for someone unique who wants to build their career in video production and give it their all.
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Key Responsibilities
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Admin & Pre-production
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Provide general office admin support e.g. answer the phone, log team and company expenses, take notes at meetings, purchase supplies, manage databases, schedule and organise meetings
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Research talent, locations, stock footage, images and music
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Book freelancers, accommodation and travel
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Prepare production documents e.g. supplier paperwork, call sheets, risk assessments and schedules
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Draft quotes, proposals, storyboards, shot lists and vox pop questions
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Prepare and organise supplied video assets
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Source props
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Liaise with clients e.g. manage enquiries and small scale projects
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Contribute to client proposals and team brainstorms with your creative ideas
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Work with relevant team members to plan ahead and post relevant content to CH Video’s social media channels three times a week
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Upload blogs and relevant content to CH website via WordPress when required
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Production
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Manage production admin e.g. talent release forms and health declarations
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Perform general running duties e.g. load and unload cars, collect the kit from suppliers, organise crew lunches
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Assist with shots, lighting & camera kit rigs/de-rigs
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Direct simple vox pops shoots
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Post Production
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Copy rushes
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Organise and rough-cut footage ready for Producers and Editors
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Edit vox pops
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Cut out logos and artwork using Photoshop
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Log production expenses
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Assist with final file delivery and project closure
Personal Qualities
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Enthusiastic, organised and proactive
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Creative thinker and problem solver
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Ability to work under time pressure
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Team player and adaptable
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Professional and confident communicator
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Eager to learn and continually improve the way you work
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A strong interest in video production and motion graphics
Essential
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Degree educated or equivalent
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Minimum of six months professional experience within the creative industry or administrative role
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Previous relevant work experience in the video or film production industry
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Experience of working on video shoots
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Experienced user of Mac OS
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Good knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop & InDesign
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Good knowledge of Office365 - Excel, Word
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Full UK driving licence
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Car ownership/access
Desirable
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Experience in using cameras (e.g. 5D, A7s, Fs7, C100)
If this sounds like you, get in touch.
Please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to CH Video
Closing date for applications: Monday 8th Nov
Application deadline: 08/11/2021
Expected start date: 01/12/2021
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £19,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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Company events
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Company pension
COVID-19 considerations:
We have developed a COVID policy with our staff which we follow in the office and out on shoots.
Work remotely:
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No
Career Review:
Skills:
For this job, they want a person who is enthusiastic, organised, and proactive with their as they want to keep the quality they have set. They want creative thinking as someone who can fix as well as improve the work by themselves. They also want to have the workers complete work up to deadlines and be able to work under pressure. Teamwork skills are important as they want you to communicate well between co-workers. They want to see that you are Egar to learn and improve on your work. When they are looking for someone, they are looking for someone passionate about the media and video production industry, so they want to see that you are there and able to make the work the company produce better.
Qualifications:
There are no qualifications that they are focused on looking for but thy want to have someone that’s degree educated or equivalent, they are not clear what level or what course. As well as a minimum of 6 months of professional experience within the creative industry.
Behaviour:
They want a friendly person who will work with others in a team and sustain a calm environment. They want to see a happy attuite to projects and that there is a smooth flow working between all sectors to get the jobs done in time and on time.
Essentials:
They want experience in creating videos as well as editing with software's such as; Microsoft Office 365, Word and Excel, Adobe Premiere pro, Photoshop, and InDesign. They also want experience of using Mac OS (Operating Systems) which will be able to run these programs. They also want an employee to have a full UK driving licence as well as access to a car as well as ownership of car.
Career
Runner
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/runner-broadcasting-film-video
As a runner, I would act as a general assistant, working under the direction of the producer and other production staff to undertake whatever basic tasks are required to ensure the smooth running of the production process. I could be in the studio or in the office but both would give me experience.
Desirables:
There are few things they request for desirable things from someone wanting to work there only that they want them to have had Experience in using cameras (e.g., 5D, A7s, Fs7, C100).