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We are looking for an ambitious Junior Production Manager to support the video team and extended multimedia capability at Square in the Air (SITA), across B2B and B2C activities.

The Junior Production Manager will be a key point of contact for many within SITA and also be expected to work closely with clients on the delivery of a range of multimedia projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Multimedia Director in developing briefs for projects.
• Key liaison between SITA internal teams, maintaining frequent contact with team leaders, notably in B2C, B2B and Design functions.
• Client liaison for shoots (alongside/in place of Multimedia Director).
• Collecting and collate relevant creative assets from clients on behalf of the design team.
• Managing video team calendar.
• Book travel and accommodation for video team and all on-shoot/location personnel.
• Manage video team inventory of equipment.
• Undertake location recces where appropriate.
• Liaise with event/site managers to ensure filming is permitted and, if required, acquire the appropriate permit.
• Ensure release forms are prepared, completed and signed for all shoots.
• Work with internal stakeholders to deliver creative treatment and storyboards to clients (where required)
• Manage shooting schedules for B2B events, coordinating with clients, B2B AMs and the Video team to agree and deliver a schedule.
• Work with our design team to ensure they are aware of projects that require the design team’s input in advance of filming days.
• Manage acquisition of assets and props for B2B and B2C shoots e.g. branded merchandise.
• Work with our design team to ensure the above merchandise is designed in accordance with client requirements/brand guidelines.
• Place bookings for equipment hire and liaise directly with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain list of suppliers and freelancers.
• Provide on-location support on occasion, acting as Runner or client liaison on shoots.
• Manage relationships with talent on B2C shoots where required.
• Progress reporting to ensure AMs and clients (B2C and B2B) are updated on post-production schedules.

The Candidate:

• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Must have legal right to work in the UK and the ability to travel freely internationally.
• Strong project management skills.
• A calm and organised manner, able to think methodically and problem solve.
• Confident communicator and comfortable in client-facing situations/client calls.
• Well versed in the use of digital platforms for communication and document management.

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to work well with other team members.
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a desire to learn.
• Flexible ‘can do’ attitude.
• Keen to take on new challenges.
• Thrives on exceeding expectations.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, follow instruction and use initiative.
• Aptitude for multi-tasking and ability to work across multiple projects.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Good presentation and a courteous, professional manner.

Working Environment:

• Hours: 0830-1730 Monday to Friday (flexible start/finish and break times).
• Willingness to work outside of office hours at industry events and when travelling.
• Dress code: smart-casual (unless attending a formal event or meeting).