Assistant Commercial Producer - Switch Media Ltd

 

Reporting to the Commercial Producer, the Assistant Commercial Producer will be responsible for managing and executing commercial productions, ensuring smooth workflows, resource coordination, and high-quality deliverables. The Assistant Commercial Producer contributes to client engagement, production planning, and post-production oversight to maintain standards and meet client expectations.
Responsibilities:

Client Engagement Support

• Assist in preparing proposals and pitches for prospective clients.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Producer to understand client briefs and requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with clients to provide updates and gather feedback during production.

Production Planning and Coordination

• Help in organizing production schedules, ensuring proper allocation of resources and equipment.
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., production, post-production) to ensure timely execution of tasks.
• Assist in managing logistics for studio and field productions, including crew assignments and equipment setups.

Creative Support

• Assist in brainstorming and developing creative concepts and scripts for commercial projects.
• Ensure concepts align with client objectives and platform-specific requirements.

Budget and Resource Monitoring

• Support the Commercial Producer in creating and monitoring production budgets.
• Track resource utilization during production to ensure cost-effective operations.

Production Oversight

• Assist in supervising studio and field production activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Provide on-set support to ensure smooth operations during filming.

Post-Production Assistance

• Coordinate with editors and post-production teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.
• Review and provide feedback on audio-visual packages to ensure client satisfaction.

Training, Mentorship, and Skill Development

• Conduct structured training sessions and hands-on workshops to enhance audiovisual skills and industry readiness.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to students, junior team members, and entrepreneurs in audiovisual production.
• Support entrepreneurial empowerment by aligning training initiatives with industry trends and business growth opportunities.

Administrative and Reporting Duties

• Maintain organized records of production activities, schedules, and budgets.
• Log daily tasks and provide regular updates to the Commercial Producer on project progress.

 Qualifications:

• University Degree or Diploma in TV Production, Communication, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a media production environment, preferably in commercial content.
• Familiarity with camera operations, production workflows, and editing software.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Creative mindset with the ability to contribute to concept development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant tools.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.