Production Assistant
Cdl Human Resource
Nairobi | Full Time | Consulting
Closing in 1 week from now
Key Responsibilities:
The Production Assistant will Support the day-to-day Operations; including, but not limited to:
Co-ordinating Pre-Production:
- Setting and Attend all Meetings with Clients and Partners, to circulate Notes, prepare action Plans and track progress.
Developing Creative Concepts:
- Responding to Briefs with quality, experiential Proposals, via Presentations and Cost Estimates.
Production Planning:
- Breaking-down approved Concepts into detailed Set Designs, Floorplans, Running Orders, Scripts, Costs Estimates and Production Plans, including Cast, Crew. Wardrobe, Props, Hospitality and Logistics.
Co-ordinating Partners:
- Sourcing, Briefing, Contracting, Rehearsing and Dry Running with professional Performers and Technical teams i.e. stage, Set, Lighting, Sound, Audio-Visual, Videography, Photography, Décor, Transport, Venues, etc.
Budget Monitoring:
- Sourcing, Negotiating and Filing of all Expenses according to the approved Cost Estimates via Purchase Order from clients.
Measurement & Evaluation:
- Reviewing every Item in each Production, according to Successes, Challenges, Learnings and Actions, which is documented for Continuous Improvement.
Improving Systems:
- Developing and Refining SOPs Standard Operating Procedures, plus Contributing to internal Training and Knowledge-sharing.
Co-ordinating Content:
- Sourcing and Management of Slides, Visuals, Music, Materials, Branding, etc.
Requirements
The ideal Candidate will bring both Passion and Precision to the Role
- A strong Alignment with the client's CIRCLE of Values: Customer-centricity, Integrity, Respect, Creativity, Leadership & Excellence.
- Minimum of a Diploma in Production, either Television and/or Stage.
- Minimum of 2 years Experience in Production, including Proposals, Stage Designs, Floorplans, Cost Estimates, Workplans, Scripting, Content management, Talent Management, Stage Management, Quality Assurance, etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Best Practice for Event Production and/or Multimedia Production.
- Obsessive Attention to Detail OAD, paired with Design Thinking and Creative Problem-solving.
- Communication and Presentation skills, with the Ability to Confidently engage Clients and Partners.
- Resilience, Positivity and Calmness in resolving Challenges.
- Ability to work Ethically, Productively and Independently, including Remotely, using collaborative Tools e.g. ClickUp, Teams, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.
- Teamwork, with experience Collaborating with diverse Clients, Colleagues and Partners.
- Flexibility to Work varied Shifts, including Evenings, Weekends and extended Hours, when needed; as well as the Ability to Travel at Short Notice.
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