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Television production assistants are responsible for providing administrative and organisational support to senior production staff prior to, during and after production of a programme.
Responsibilities of the job include:
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clearing copyrights
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booking studios, production equipment, performance and production staff
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liaising with a wide range of people
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organising meetings and interviews
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preparing and distributing briefing notes and scripts
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organising schedules and contracts
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overseeing cues, timings and continuity during recording
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budgeting.
Travel, long hours and tight deadlines can make the work tiring and stressful. Job security may be an issue as the work is frequently dominated by short-term contracts.
Qualifications and training required
There are routes into this profession for both university graduates and school leavers.
Any degree discipline is acceptable, although a relevant qualification in journalism, communications or media studies, humanities, English or business studies may be preferred.
The ability to demonstrate knowledge, experience or a genuine interest in television and radio is essential, and often more important than academic qualifications.
Key skills for production assistants
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Excellent communication skills
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Adaptability
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Enthusiasm
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Determination
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Perseverance
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Ability to work well under pressure
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Organisational skills
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Administrative skills
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Budgeting skills
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IT skills
Typical employers of production assistants
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Independent production companies
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Television companies
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BBC
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Channel 4
Experienced assistants may also work on a self-employed or freelance basis, particularly within the independent sector.
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