Production & Post Production Apprentice

Summary of the role:

The Production Assistant Apprentice will support all members of the Agency Producer and Post-Production teams across various audio and visual projects, including client and internal agency work across multiple platforms. This role will provide hands-on experience in the end-to-end production process while developing technical skills in motion graphics, video editing, and content delivery.

The role is structured alongside the Production Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship programme, providing an opportunity to learn industry-standard skills in a fast-paced creative environment.

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Areas of responsibility:

• Assist in setting up project folders, filing assets, and maintaining version and quality control.
• Help generate purchase orders (POs), license music tracks, and manage stock footage.
• Create and distribute call sheets, risk assessments, and production schedules.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and document clear action points for follow-up.
• Contribute towards and write briefs inclusive of sourcing and collating assets for a variety of audio and visual projects.
• Support the management of shoot and voiceover bookings, including locations, talent, and wardrobe within an assigned budget.
• Manage the Production and Equipment Store, ensuring all equipment, props, and kit bags are accounted for.
• Organise and log props, ensuring they are available for upcoming shoots.
• Maintain an up-to-date talent and supplier bank, tracking rate cards and specialist contacts.
• Attend shoots and voiceover sessions, often in a runner capacity, assisting with on-set tasks.
• Assist with research on competitor trends and industry references. Sharing insights with team.
• Maintain and update Production case studies, showcasing key projects.
• Attend and contribute to creative brainstorming sessions when required
• Support internal and client-facing projects using platforms such as, but not limited to, Adobe Premiere and After Effects, amongst other agency used software.
• Maintain an understanding of video formats, codecs, frame rates, and aspect ratios.
• Conduct basic editing and resizing of assets as required.
• Work closely with editors, motion graphics artists, art directors, and producers.
• Liaise with other departments as necessary to support project delivery.
• Ensure excellent team relationships and contribute to collaborative projects.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of clients and their requirements.
• Act in the best interest of IMA and Smollan Group Companies at all times.

Person Specification

Essential:

Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Mac/PC and familiarly with MS Office.

Skills:

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

Values

• Acts in line with IMA Values:

Curiosity – We explore it

Courage – We challenge it

Commitment – We run with it

Attitude

• A desire to lean and understand production workflows.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to take initiative.
• Enthusiasm for content creative and production.

Desirable:

Knowledge:

• Some industry experience (internships, freelance or coursework projects)

Skills:

• Basic understanding of the Adobe Creative suite, such as; Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign,  Adobe Premiere and After Effects.