Production assistant - screen and audio

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

9 mo

typical

Sector

Creative and design

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Providing support and assistance to help with the delivery of content for TV or radio shows.

Prepare and distribute daily call sheets, running orders, and schedules

Coordinate logistics including travel, accommodation, and catering for productions

Track production budgets and process crew expenses and invoices

Liaise between production departments to keep information flowing

Manage location permissions, release forms, and clearance paperwork

Set up for shoots or recordings including room booking and equipment prep

Support post-production by organising rushes, edits, and delivery schedules

Production workflows and processes for screen and audio projects

Scheduling, call sheets, and production paperwork management

Health and safety on screen and audio production sets and locations

Budget tracking and basic production financial management

Legal and rights clearances including music, location, and talent contracts

Communication skills for working with diverse creative and technical teams

Industry terminology and professional practice in screen and audio production

Ready to look for a place?

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