A Production Assistant Writes...
In your own words, briefly describe your job
''Because I work for an interactive production company working in nearly all forms of media, my role as Production Assistant can be really diverse. On different projects I've been assistant editor, sound runner/sound recordist, composer, designer (some Flash/Photoshop), runner, Mr fixit, and tea maker!''
How did you get into the industry?
''I got into the industry through a pure chance contact. A director I met knew I had just finished an art course where I had worked with video and asked if I wanted any running work.''
What training and/or education have you found most useful in progressing your career?
''When I finished my Fine Arts course I was working with video a lot - really had no idea what I was doing, but it got me interested in the industry. When I went into post production it was really up to me to take time out and learn the editing programs and other software myself.''
What do you think employers are looking for at this level?
''Skills to get you noticed and help you to move on are; competence, a willingness to learn, a healthy interest in the industry, and motivation to do the job at hand well, whatever it is.''
How do you go about persuading your head of department to give you more responsibility?
''If you want more responsibility, simply asking can't hurt. It shows that you are keen to work and that you are motivated towards the job. Creating more work for yourself by helping other employees out is a way of taking on more responsibility without it being given to you.''
''Because I work for an interactive production company working in nearly all forms of media, my role as Production Assistant can be really diverse. On different projects I've been assistant editor, sound runner/sound recordist, composer, designer (some Flash/Photoshop), runner, Mr fixit, and tea maker!''
How did you get into the industry?
''I got into the industry through a pure chance contact. A director I met knew I had just finished an art course where I had worked with video and asked if I wanted any running work.''
What training and/or education have you found most useful in progressing your career?
''When I finished my Fine Arts course I was working with video a lot - really had no idea what I was doing, but it got me interested in the industry. When I went into post production it was really up to me to take time out and learn the editing programs and other software myself.''
What do you think employers are looking for at this level?
''Skills to get you noticed and help you to move on are; competence, a willingness to learn, a healthy interest in the industry, and motivation to do the job at hand well, whatever it is.''
How do you go about persuading your head of department to give you more responsibility?
''If you want more responsibility, simply asking can't hurt. It shows that you are keen to work and that you are motivated towards the job. Creating more work for yourself by helping other employees out is a way of taking on more responsibility without it being given to you.''
