Location
Premier League Studios, Kensington Olympia W14 0NE, London

Hours
Permanent contract with summer break, rota-based weekends and late shifts around the Football calendar

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Premier League Studios is seeking a Production Assistant to join the Programming department, supporting various teams across multiple programmes. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, supporting productions from development through to delivery. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Production Management team to ensure the smooth running of multiple programming strands, including live shows and studio teams.

Your responsibilities will include providing key production assistance and administrative support, coordinating shoots in the UK and occasionally internationally by booking crew, sourcing locations, props and equipment, arranging camera kits, travel and accommodation, managing visas and carnets where required, and preparing and distributing call sheets. You will manage production administration such as raising work orders, processing invoices, and monitoring costs against budgets. Maintaining accurate scheduling and workforce records using Xytech or equivalent tools, supporting autocue and scripting as part of the rota, and assisting with Health & Safety compliance are also key aspects of the role. Additional duties may be assigned by the Production Coordinator and Production Manager.

Premier League Studios is the Premier League’s in-house media operations business responsible for international media content production and distribution. It is an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. The hybrid-working model offers flexibility to work from home on some days, with office attendance and site visits as required.

Experience
Previous experience in a Production Assistant or Runner role is essential. Administrative experience within production, television, or a similarly fast-paced environment is highly desirable. Experience working to tight deadlines and under pressure is important.

About you
You will have strong planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. The ability to work well within a team and use your initiative to complete tasks independently is required. You must be reliable, punctual, and have excellent time management skills. A positive, professional attitude with a keen interest in progressing within Production Management is essential. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is expected. Availability to work rota-based weekends and late shifts aligned with the Football calendar is required.

Qualifications
While specific qualifications are not stated, a good understanding of production processes including pre-production, production, and post-production is necessary. Commitment to safeguarding and adherence to safer recruitment procedures is mandatory.