Production Assistant Apprentice

Company:

Big Button Media LtdBig Button Media Ltd

Address:

Griffin House ,Birmingham ,B3 1DW

Hours per week: 34

Salary: £ 16000 peryear

Working week: Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm

Closing Date: 02/07/2026 12:00 am

Description:

Big Button are looking for someone that will be responsible for providing support to the production and post-production teams, including producer/directors, editors and motion graphics designers; assisting on video shoots; capture and archiving of rushes; basic edit tasks; general support duties.

PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT

Assist in the planning and preparation of video projects including organising shoot crews, shoot logistics and related services such as voice over, translation, travel etc.
Assisting on video shoots (including overnight stays away from home)
Supporting the company’s awards entry timetable, and assisting in the preparation of awards entries
Using Adobe Suite and image libraries to prepare proposals for projects
Preparing templated reports and distributing them to client stake holders

POST-PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT

Capturing rushes, managing data and operating archival systems
Supporting the post-production team with editing and encoding of video, research and preparation of image and graphics files, and sourcing music
Ensuring that all output meets the highest creative and technical standards
Develop beginner-intermediate status in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite and other software tools related to post-production

GENERAL

To undertake any other general and administrative duties when required, e.g. telephone answering, cleaning, errands
Basic IT proficiency is required (preferably experience with MS Office and Adobe Suite), but training will be provided in all aspects of the role

This is an amazing role for someone that is passionate about film, video editing and story telling.

Requirements:

You will need GCSE Grades 4/C in English and Maths

Use Adobe Suite and image libraries to prepare proposals for projects

Skills required:

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Analytical skills, Creative, Logical, Team working,

Training to be provided:

You will be completing a Production Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship with Creative Alliance.

You will have training on the job and off the job with the award winning, creative specilaised provider Creative Alliance.

Here you will learn the following –

The video industry
Genre and Idea creation
Responding to brief
How to prepare and pitch
How to operate in a media team and be part of pre production
Dealing with Talent, Contibutors and Suppliers
Budgets
On shoot – technical skills and communication skills
Editing and psot production workflow.

Please see full apprenticeship

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/production-assistant-screen-and-audio-v1-1

Things to consider:

The location and commute to employer premises.
An interest/experience in filming and editing is desirable, especially using video for storytelling.

Future prospects:

The opportunity to gain full-time employment at Big Button TV

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