Production Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE…
Fork The Waffle is an agency created to cut the crap out of the over-complicated creative world. We make your role as a Forker the best choice on the menu – besides working with a forking great team of creatives, you'll get a chance to level up your career.
By working to help regional and national brands get creative, we'll leave you hungry for more. From tv ads to digital video and more for brands in various industries, it's safe to say we've plated up a pretty successful creative role.
We like to get sh*t done but have a good time doing it.
What we have on the menu is a tasty salary based on your experience, continuous support and occasional working from home.
Let's cut out the waffle and give you the details:
- Assist the Production Manager with a range of pre-production activities including posting casting calls, location scouting, sourcing crew, sourcing assets, creating call sheets and risk assessments.
- Assist with Post Production activities such as submitting adverts to regulators and gathering substantiation documents.
- Creating proposals for new business and supporting the sales team in pitches.
- Where necessary, be the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to ensure all parties are in the loop and aware of project progress.
- Attend project meetings with the Production Manager and take detailed notes to write up post-meeting, including forward actions for the client and production team.
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and suppliers.
- Assist any members of crew, talent or clients with any task whilst on set.
- Submit TV Ads for clearing and delivery to the relevant TV channels.
To become a Forker, you'll need:
- Demonstrative experience in organising events and or projects with multiple elements
- Experience working with differing levels of internal and external stakeholders
- Strong work ethic, and a passion for video production
- Self-motivated, confident and hard-working with keen attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
We see the below experience as beneficial:
- Knowledge of full video production cycle
- Knowledge of agile and waterfall workflows
- 1+ years' Experience in fast-paced agency, preferably media or marketing
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Assistant roles across CNS Media Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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