Production Assistant

Career Directions Limited (CDL)

Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Customer-centric company our client is looking for a Production Assistant to help them meet the growing demand for Excellence in the Production of Events and Multimedia across role requires a Dedicated individual with strong Organisational Skills Creative Instincts and hands-on Production Experience. The candidate will be at the heart of their daily Operations working closely with Clients Talent and Partners to Ensure that every Production exceeds expectations in Creating Moments.

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 clients 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.