This post is term time only, working 35 weeks across the year. Working week will be 35 hours. The post is fixed term for 12 months, however there is a possibility of extension for a further 12 months. The salary stated above is the pro-rata amount, the full time salary would be £27,951 per annum (Incl. LWA).
As a Graduate Technician – Production Assistant/Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our TV and Film facilities, technical and teaching staff, and assisting students in their creative endeavors. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in the field of Film & TV production. You will work within our technical facilities supporting a broad range of moving image and digital media-based courses with a wide range of technical, equipment and administrative support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining records and tracking the progress of productions that move throughout the facilities.
- Liaising with rental companies to arrange for the rental of equipment.
- Minute-taking in team and production meetings.
- Collection and processing of induction attendance records.
- In-class support for technical workshops.
- Editing show-reels, curating content for screenings, signage, and festival submissions.
The role requires working knowledge of video editing software, adobe and Microsoft Office suites, and a good organisational attitude. It is perfect for an aspiring self-shooter who would like to make contacts, be exposed to industry level equipment, and be involved in the entire process from idea to festival. The role is based on our Harrow campus full time however, depending on the type of work you might be doing, you might be based in the facilities or working remotely.
The University requires all post holders to have an understanding of individual health and safety responsibilities and an awareness of the risks in the work environment, together with their potential impact on both individual work and that of others and to ensure compliance with current HSE and University health and safety legislation and regulations, with the objective of ensuring that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect the safety of students, colleagues and visitors.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact the Production Team Leader Mr. Craig Harvey (C.Harvey1@westminster.ac.uk).
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We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.
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Closing date: midnight on 2 October 2023
Interviews are likely to be held on: w/c 9 October 2023