ABF Pictures Limited
Production Assistant (TV advertising production)
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Production Assistant
ABF Pictures, Manchester (Hybrid)
ABF Pictures is a small, dynamic creative and production agency, passionate about creating effective TV and video advertising for our clients. We're a small team: friendly, honest, and open to collaboration and ideas. We love what we do.
Over the last 16 years we've nurtured our team, giving them room to grow, deliver results-driven campaigns, and go on to build successful careers in TV advertising. Several of our former PAs are now working as Producers and APs.
We're now looking for a Production Assistant to join our small, friendly team. You'll assist with all aspects of organisation on set, in pre-production, scheduling, and other production office tasks.
The role
You'll help organise cast and crew, keep productions moving and on schedule, and help us deliver great work every time. This is a permanent, full-time role based at our Manchester office, with travel to shoot locations (mostly within the North West, occasionally further afield) as needed.
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Main responsibilities
- Assist in the running of the production office
- Support casting calls and casting planning
- Supervise on-set runners
- Communicate with and schedule crew
- Coordinate transportation and catering
- Source and organise required props
- Be on set to help manage crew and cast
Essential skills
- Excellent time management
- Ability to multitask under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with administrative tasks
- Ability to travel independently and reliably to shoot locations, including early starts and occasional irregular hours
- A genuine desire to learn
- A passion for TV and video advertising
Desirable skills
- Previous experience as a production assistant, runner, or similar role
- Prior on-set experience in TV or video advertising
- Basic understanding of Clearcast and TV advertising clearance processes
- A full driving licence and own a vehicle
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Salary and benefits
- £25,000 per annum
- Hybrid working (At least three days per week in our Manchester office)
- 25 days' paid leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible working, because we all have life admin
- Genuine career development. We invest in our team long-term.
Equal opportunities
ABF Pictures is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter, telling us why you'd like to work with us, to jobs@abfpictures.co.uk.
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