Opportunity

Production and Content Assistant

Company

Simon’s Cat - Banijay UK

Location

Shepherds Bush, London

Company

Created by animator Simon Tofield in 2008, Simon's Cat is one of the world's leading independent animation brands, entertaining millions of fans through YouTube and social media with its award-winning, dialogue-free films. Part of Banijay UK, we're a small, creative team producing animation, digital content, consumer products and brand partnerships for a global audience, while continuing to grow and evolve the Simon's Cat brand across new platforms and opportunities.

Job Purpose

Simon's Cat is looking for a highly organised and proactive Production & Content Assistant to support the development, production and distribution of Simon's Cat's digital content.

Working across our creative and commercial teams, you'll help ensure projects run smoothly from planning through to delivery. You'll work closely with the Animation Director, Creative Director and Managing Director, providing production, operational and administrative support while helping to deliver world-class animated content enjoyed by millions around the globe.

As part of our small, collaborative team, you'll gain hands-on experience across every stage of running a successful animation studio. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a career in animation and digital content production. You'll take ownership of a broad range of production, content and operational responsibilities while learning from an experienced team and making a meaningful contribution to the continued success of Simon’s Cat.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the animation team throughout production by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes and tracking action points.
• Act as a central point of communication across departments, ensuring everyone is aligned on production priorities, schedules and key updates.
• Maintain and update production schedules, ensuring tasks, milestones and deadlines are clearly communicated across the team.
• Oversee team timesheets and assist with end-of-month payroll administration.
• Process invoices, expense reports and other production-related administration.
• Coordinate voice and sound recording sessions for the Creative Director and production team.
• Create YouTube compilations from existing content using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Produce simple thumbnails, upload weekly content, and write titles, descriptions and metadata for our YouTube channels.
• Monitor and analyse YouTube performance, helping identify opportunities for audience growth and optimisation.
• Contribute creative ideas for digital content, audience engagement and channel growth.
• Provide general administrative support, including arranging meetings, booking travel where required, and assisting with team events and studio activities.