McCann • Macclesfield (Prestbury), United Kingdom
ID 4784
Job Description
Production Assistant
Location: McCann Campus, Prestbury Cheshire (Hybrid working)
About Us...
Ghosts. A swimming pool. Two cats. At McCann Manchester, it’s fair to say we’re a little different.
Here the people make the agency, they are what makes our work so unique. That’s why we’re on the look-out for the people who can contribute to making great work. We’re a creative agency spread across eight acres of countryside in Cheshire, and the rumours are true, we also have a pub, bistro and gym all on-site. McCann Manchester is a big family - the largest integrated agency in the UK in fact.
We work with some of the UK’s most interesting brands and we’re looking for a Production Assistant to come and join us. Armbands optional.
The Part You’ll Play as a Production Assistant…
The Production Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and organisational support to production & post-production staff. Alongside assisting the wider team, they may also manage lower-budget production, post-production & radio jobs independently. The Production Assistant plays a key role within the structure of the wider team.
* Booking resource, studios, voiceover artists & freelance operators.
* Liaising with producers & editors alike to assist with managing workflow through the departments.
* Organising schedules and budgets for low-budget projects, including radio, TV & content (experience dependant), with the opportunity to independently manage these within time.
* Despatching radio & TV commercials via Adstream & Caria.
As a Production Assistant You’ll Bring…
As a minimum:
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of, and a genuine interest in television and radio essential.
* Enthusiasm and adaptability.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Solid organisational and administrative skills.
Nice to have:
* Previous experience in a production or post-production environment ideal but not essential.
As a Production Assistant You’ll Have Access To…
* A competitive financial and benefits package and a culture ideally suited to those who enjoy pursuing personal career development.
* The opportunity to work within the largest integrated agency in the UK, in stunning surroundings, with specialist departments including, animation, video production, planning, digital creative and development and social media.
* An outstanding working environment that really is hard to beat. Based on an 8 acre site the four main buildings form a campus that includes a subsidised Bistro, free car parking, free access to an onsite gym and an outdoor heated pool (for when the weather gets warmer!).
The Truth…
Working with McCann will be a journey, it’ll be both fun and challenging. We want you to grow with us, and create work our clients will be excited about and work you will feel proud of.
McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
McCann is a disability-confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a disability, we want everyone to feel at ease when going through our recruitment process. We are working to make our website and processes more accessible, if you encounter any issues and would like this information in an alternative format, or if you need further support with your application, please contact us at laura.hewes@mccann.com for any adjustments you may need to perform at your best.
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