Film jobs in South Africa

PMA is a full service production company working with the world’s biggest movie studios and entertainment brands. We are a multidisciplinary team supplying a vast array of production services and producing creative content, video advertising and promos in many and varied formats for clients.

The chosen candidate will be an integral part of the London based press junket and social content team, and be active in the organisation and implementation of publicity junkets and social content shoots and edits

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaising with clients regarding the booking of a junket

• Attending meetings and recces

• Overseeing the organisation, scheduling and running of a junket

• Becoming familiar with the kit and tech needed for the smooth running of a shoot

• Becoming familiar with regular freelancers and suppliers and book them when needed

• Producing or attending special events (e.g. screenings, premieres, Q&As, watching edits)

• To oversee edits and final delivery of footage

• To be willing and open to work out of hours when the job demands

• Other appropriate duties as outlined by the line manager

WORKING TOWARDS

• Fulfilling the role of lead junket producer on site

• Managing budgets and liaising with the production manager to create quotes for clients

• Knowledge of technical terms for kit and equipment, and filming formats

• Training and developing skills on software, such as Photoshop and Premiere Pro

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Some experience working in a similar or complementary role, preferably events/production-based

• Highly organised and with excellent attention to detail, able to problem solve effectively

• Able to work across more than one project at a time

• Able to work collaboratively

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• An innate aesthetic awareness and an ability to make visual judgements

• A calm and reassuring demeanour, and a positive attitude, especially when under pressure

• Strong interest in film and television

• Strong Word & Excel skills, plus a knowledge of Zoom and Google Sheets

SALARY, HOLIDAY AND BENEFITS

• Salary of £40K+ p/a, according to experience, on a rolling three month contract beginning with a three month probation period. It is assumed the position will end after 1 year when the permanent employee returns to work.

• Company Healthcare after probation

• Mobile phone bills paid after probation

• Holiday starts at 27 days per annum, Jan – Dec, excluding public holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year