Production Assistant, Studios

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 Job Title: Production Management Assistant x 2 - Saudi Nationals only

Department: IMG Saudi Arabia

Main Purpose of Job

To provide administrative and general support to the Saudi Pro League Production Team

Location: Al Mursalat Dist, Riyadh

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

General Administrative Support

• Provide key administrative and general support to the Head of Production and Saudi Pro League team - duties will include diary management, meeting minutes and agendas, travel arrangements, processing expenses etc.
• You will also work closely with Production Coordinators and Managers who are responsible for hiring freelance crews. You will assist with creating Call Sheets, using IMG scheduling software and learn about our key Health and Safety standards.
• Responsible for creating music cue sheets and any post-production paperwork. (Training will be provided)
• Responsible for organising, and booking hotels, travel, meeting rooms with relevant IT/AV support, catering etc for meetings.
• Support crews with visa applications, record keeping, cost/budget management and ideally have a good sense of TV terminology for Live Broadcast Football production.

• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job,
• Unusual Challenges or Circumstances e.g. shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc

• May be required to attend (and travel to) location, other IMG buildings and stadiums.
• Unsocial hours, dictated as and when by the demands of the production schedule
• Adapting to use of new systems and technology where appropriate

Key Results Areas

• Effective support for the HOP and team
• Efficient and effective systems and processes
• Adherence to IMG policy and procedure

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Mandatory

• Organisational skills that enable the individual to prioritise a varied workload. Priorities will often change to dictate focus of work – the candidate must have the ability to handle competing demands and last-minute changes effectively.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to demonstrate excellent research ability and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• Good team player
• A flexible approach to rapidly changing circumstances and demanding working patterns
• Passion for sports and entertainment production with excellent interpersonal and client handling skills
• Practical knowledge of social media

Desirable

• Previous experience in a production environment.
• Previous Film and TV credits.

Skills and Abilities

Mandatory

• Proactive and willing to take initiative – must be able to think ahead, and plan in advance of deadlines/requirements.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills (ability to build and maintain good relationships with both internal and external customers)
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
• Timely, accurate and reliable
• Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively and prioritise
• Must adopt a flexible approach to changing deadlines and priorities – with an ability to think and act quickly.
• Calm and professional manner when working under pressure
• Outstanding organisation skills
• Positive, professional, proactive, diligent and flexible approach to work

Aptitudes

Mandatory

• An eye for details – aptitude for precision and accuracy
• Proactive, thinking and planning ahead
• Anticipation and identification of potential issues and upcoming tasks, using initiative to solve problems before they arise
• Highly numerate
• Able to read situations sensitively and intelligently with an understanding of strategic context (knowing when to persist and when not to).
• Resilient and calm manner. Tactful and diplomatic.
• Team spirited
• Friendly but professional client facing manner



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