Job Description

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

We Realise Potential in Your Story

Based in the heart of Shoreditch, we are a multi-platform production company, social media agency, and digital media network who are currently on a quest to find a Production Assistant to join us as we expand our Network Originals initiative. Is this your next opportunity?

At Little Dot, we are launching a series of innovative YouTube channels focused on original creator content across varied subject matters. Based primarily in our new London studio space, this role offers a unique opportunity to help shape new channels and grow alongside a fast-paced, high-volume production team.

We are seeking a proactive professional to support our Production Manager in maintaining a seamless workflow from pre-production through to delivery, as we scale. This position is ideal for an experienced Production Assistant looking to transition into a Coordinator role. Given the high-volume nature of our output, prior experience in a production environment is essential to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate brings a foundational knowledge of digital/YouTube/broadcast production, paired with excellent organisational skills and the ability to confidently manage time-sensitive tasks. Ideally, you will also have some hands-on experience in small studio spaces, navigating compliance standards, and working with third-party archive material. However, we are committed to your growth - there will be ample opportunities to develop and expand these skills on the job.

PERKS OF THE JOB

We are proud to be an award winning, B Corp™ Certified workplace with employee wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We offer hybrid and flexi-time working, mental health and wellbeing programmes, enhanced family leave, interest free financial support and a digital nomad policy that allows you to work from abroad in two one week blocks a year. Plus all the usuals such as pension contributions, annual leave and office perks like free lunches, socials, and health treatments!

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Assisting the production team across development, production, and post-production to maintain project momentum.

• Managing day-to-day production admin, including filing, cost tracking, and expense reconciliation.

• Supporting the coordination of travel, accommodation, and catering logistics.

• Helping to prepare and organise production documentation, such as call sheets, risk assessments, and release forms.

• Providing hands-on set support and handle ad-hoc purchasing for production needs.

• Maintaining the Clearance Log for third-party archive material; and assist in clearing third-party material.

• Preparing cleared assets for editors and help coordinate edit schedules.
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Skills matter, experience is useful, attitude is everything.

• Understanding of all production stages and set etiquette.

• Background in digital production, with experience in linear or documentary content being a significant asset.

• Proven ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects under pressure.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and talent.

• A proactive, forward-thinking, and collaborative approach to team growth.

• Some practical experience with third-party archive clearance and legal requirements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite.
  

LITTLE DOT, BIG IMPACT 🔥

We’re probably the biggest studio you didn’t know was fuelling your favourite content. We’ve been one of the top dogs in the digital content space since 2013 (some would say, before its potential was even fully realised). We're proud to work with some of the hottest TV and movie studios, distributors, rights holders, sports federations and brands in the business.

WE ARE COMMITTED

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace at Little Dot that reflects our diverse digital audiences and communities we work and live in. We are committed to ensuring every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and we strive to create an environment where differences are celebrated, and everyone has equal opportunity to thrive.

USE OF AI IN APPLICATIONS

We value authenticity, and want to get to know you - your thinking, and your originality. While generative AI tools can help refine text, we require your applications to be in your own voice and words. AI cannot be used to generate your responses, and any applications appearing to be entirely AI-generated will not be progressed.

Learn more about us, our values and our commitments please visit our website www.littledotstudios.com for more information.