Production Assistant

Publicis Groupe; London, Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in PR and Social Media is seeking a proactive Production Assistant to support event production. This role involves coordinating suppliers, managing bookings, and assisting during live events, perfect for someone who thrives under pressure. Join a vibrant team and contribute to unforgettable brand experiences.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

Reflection Days

HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7

Family Friendly Policies

Hybrid Working

Agency Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience within events, production, or agency support.
• Bonus if experienced with festivals or fast-paced events.
• Confident using Google Workspace and PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Support all stages of production from planning to wrap.
• Create and maintain key documents like call sheets and schedules.
• Assist during live events with setup and crew support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Clear communication

Proactive mindset

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Taylor Herring is an award-winning PR and Social Media agency that delivers solid business outcomes for its consumer brands through smart thinking, creativity and innovation.The agency is famous for its eye-catching, creative campaigns – which generate headlines, crash social media timelines, capture the imagination and inspire people to action.Commercially and creatively driven we deliver long-running PR programmes as well as high impact launch moments for consumer brands.Taylor Herring has won more PR Week awards than any other agency in the past decade and won Campaign’s Agency Of The Year twice in the past three years.Our production division St Marks Studios – is a creative powerhouse which produces engaging social media content, films, photography and events.We’ve landed Cannes Lions, D&AD pencils and over 120 awards in a variety of sectors including technology, entertainment, sport, travel, automotive and food and drink.The chances are you’ve probably seen some of our work in your news feed but such campaigns take nerve, client and agency collaboration and hard graft. The case studies on our site are a testament to our client partners who want to stand out from the crowd and have a huge amount of fun making it all happen along the way.Our client partners include; Beano, Disney, easyJet, Iceland Foods, Kellogg’s, McVitie’s, Paddy Power, Purple Bricks, Quorn, Subway, Samsung, Santander, Sky, UKTV and YouTube.We currently employ 30 people at our West End offices and have created a fun, vibrant work culture to bring out the best of their talents – with a big focus on mental wellbeing, training and continuous personal development.The agency has funded and co-authored a course at Brixton’s School of Communication Arts – which awards places to non-University educated students from diverse backgrounds to help them get a foot on the creative industries ladder.We’re always looking for new talent to join the team so please get in touch.

Our CommitmentWe believe diversity drives innovation and creativity. It connects us closer to our clients and the audiences we serve. So we’re shaping an inclusive agency culture where difference is valued. We celebrate the diverse voices of our team. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Groupe UK is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Job Description

Do you have experience in events, festivals, or live touring? Are you interested in live events, brand activations, and experiential campaigns? We’re looking for an pro-active Production Assistant to jump into the action and help bring unforgettable moments to life.

St Marks Studios is a London-based Brand Experience agency crafting bold, memorable moments for huge brands. From immersive experiences to headline-grabbing stunts, we bring big ideas to life with creative flair and flawless delivery.

This is a high-paced role in a fast-turnaround agency — perfect for someone who thrives under pressure and loves seeing a job through from start to finish; the role will involve working closely with experienced producers to bring creative concepts to life.

What You’ll Do:

• Support all stages of production — from planning to wrap.
• Create and maintain key docs: call sheets, timelines, schedules, and kit lists.
• Coordinate suppliers, manage bookings, and keep records tidy.
• Track invoices and POs with finance.
• Assist during live events — setup, crew support, and backstage coordination.
• Join site visits and meetings, take notes, and track actions.
• Keep project folders organised and accessible.
• Be a dependable, can-do team player.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience within events, production, or agency support.
• Bonus if you are experienced with festivals, corporate, or fast-paced events.
• Super organised with great attention to detail and time management.
• Positive, proactive, and eager to grow and develop
• Confident using Google Workspace, Excel, and PM tools.
• Clear communicator, calm under pressure.
• Hands-on and team-first mindset.

Additional Information

Taylor Herringhas fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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