Assistant Producer

SXSW London; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A leading international festival producer is seeking an Assistant Producer to support their Events & Production team in the UK. This entry-level role involves maintaining production timelines, coordinating event documentation, and providing on-site support during events. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and has prior experience in event production or coordination. Join a dynamic environment that values creativity and collaboration, providing significant professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in event production or coordination.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production timelines and project trackers.
• Support onsite delivery during event periods.
• Coordinate internal production documentation.

Skills

Event production experience

Organizational skills

Project management tools

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Tools

Excel

Asana

Job description

About SXSW London

SXSW London is the UK edition of the globally renowned South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. Building on SXSW’s legacy of creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange, SXSW London brings together leaders, creators, and audiences across music, film, technology, fashion, gaming, and the arts for a truly immersive experience.

The Assistant Producer will support the Events & Production team in the planning, documentation, and delivery of SXSW London. This role is responsible for maintaining department documentation, tracking timelines, deliverables and providing production coordination across multiple event workstreams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive and comfortable working within a fast-paced, large‑scale event environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Tracking & Documentation

• Maintain and update production timelines, project trackers, departmental logs and planning documents.
• Coordinate internal production documentation, including schedules, contact lists, and weekly status reports.
• Manage and distribute meeting notes, agendas, and action points from production meetings.
• Ensure all production materials adhere to SXSW London standards and are stored systematically.

Production Coordination

• Support Producers with venue and supplier research, booking coordination, procurement, and logistics administration.
• Assist in preparing production briefs, site plans, risk assessments, and event manuals.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, dependencies, and updates across multiple workstreams.
• Liaise with internal teams—Operations, Programming, Partnerships, Marketing—to maintain alignment on key milestones and deliverables.

Onsite Support

• Support onsite delivery during build, event days, and de‑rig.
• Assist with backstage, venue, and site operations as directed by the Production and Operations teams.
• Provide real‑time documentation, communication, and coordination support during live event periods.

General Department Support

• Provide administrative support to COO, Producers, Production Managers, and the wider Events & Production team.
• Contribute to maintaining organised workflows, documentation libraries, and operational efficiency across the department.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in event production or event coordination (festival, agency, or live events background preferred).
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong ability to manage timelines, track deliverables, and multitask across multiple projects.
• Confident using project management and documentation tools (e.g., Excel, Asana).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborative and team oriented.
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast‑moving, deadline‑driven environment.
• Experience working in large‑scale events, multi‑venue festivals, or long‑lead production cycles.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, forward‑thinking environment that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Significant professional development opportunities and international visibility.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Entertainment Providers

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