Trainee- Assistant Director

Dentsu Aegis Network; Mumbai; On-site; INR 152,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Aegis Network (DentsuAmp) in Mumbai is seeking a Graduate Trainee - Assistant Director for a 6-month traineeship at Andheri. The role offers ₹15,000 stipend and is an on-site, 5-day-a-week position with the potential for a full-time role based on performance.

As a trainee, you will support pre-production, on-set execution, post-production coordination, and documentation, while developing leadership and coordination skills across creative and production teams.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of filmmaking and production workflows.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure.
• Clear communication and leadership abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills for managing crews and talent.
• Comfortable with fast turnarounds and long shoot days.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Production Planning: assist the Director in script breakdowns, storyboards and creative planning.
• On-Set Execution: act as the Director's right hand, manage daily shoot schedules and coordinate departments.
• Communication & Coordination: serve as the main bridge between Director and crew and brief the teams.
• Post-Production Support: coordinate with editors and track reviews, feedback loops and approvals.
• Documentation & Workflow Management: maintain production docs, shot lists and schedules.

Skills

Filmmaking workflows

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Clear communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Trainee - Assistant Director

Brand: DentsuAmp

Traineeship Tenure: 6 months (with the possibility of securing a full-time role post completion, based on performance)

Location: Andheri- Mumbai

Stipend: 15,000/-

Working Mode: 5 days working, from office (On-site)

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Production Planning Assist the Director in script breakdowns, storyboards, and creative planning.

• Support in creating shot lists, call sheets, schedules, and production timelines.
• Coordinate with production, casting, location, art, styling, and camera teams.
• Help prepare creative decks, moodboards, and visual references.
• Ensure all departments are aligned on creative and logistical expectations.

2. On-Set Execution

• Act as the Directors right hand on set.
• Manage daily shoot schedules and ensure timelines are adhered to.
• Coordinate between departments (camera, lighting, art, styling, sound, talent).
• Assist in blocking scenes, rehearsals, and performance coordination. Handle on-ground problem-solving and real-time decision support.
• Maintain continuity and track scene coverage.

3. Communication & Coordination

• Serve as the main communication bridge between Director and crew. Ensure instructions and creative inputs are clearly communicated.
• Conduct crew briefings and keep teams aligned on shot progress.
• Maintain discipline, structure, and workflow efficiency on set.

4. Post-Production Support

• Assist in coordinating with editors and post-production teams.
• Track edits, reviews, feedback loops, and approvals.
• Ensure post-production timelines are followed.
• Support the Director during review and final delivery stages.

5. Documentation & Workflow Management

• Maintain production documentation and daily shoot reports.
• Track scripts, storyboards, call sheets, and shot lists.
• Support production managers with scheduling and logistics.
• Ensure deliverables are aligned with timelines and quality benchmarks. Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong understanding of filmmaking and production workflows.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure.
• Clear communication and leadership abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills for managing crews and talent.
• Comfortable with fast turnarounds and long shoot days.