About the Role
This role supports the International Production Consultancy team for International Formats, assisting in the roll-out and ongoing management of SPT's international unscripted format portfolio. The Production Assistant provides administration and coordination support, ensuring the smooth running of consultancy functions, maintaining production materials, and acting as a first point of contact for licensee and Sony OpCo queries.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a first point of contact for licensees and Sony OpCos on production-related queries, escalating to consultants as appropriate.
- Support the coordination of international format launches and pre-production sessions, both remote and in-person, ensuring all logistics and materials are in place.
- Collect, review and log show reports, screeners and production assets from licensees and Sony OpCos, ensuring materials meet SPT brand and format standards.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of production bibles and format documentation, including collating and formatting elements to a consistent standard.
- Reconcile sales information with post-production reports and assist with asset management where required.
- Maintain and update production tracking documents and databases, including logging materials sent and received from licensees and Sony OpCos, ensuring records are current and accurate.
- Act as primary administrator of the format bible database on Box, managing access and distributing materials to clients and internal stakeholders as requested.
- Collate and maintain a comprehensive library of production information across formats, including screeners, know-how documents, budgets and local adaptation materials.
- Use Sony platforms including Box, CI, Runner, Connect and PSS to support format operations and information management.
- Identify and implement improvements to production tracking systems and processes to support operational efficiency across the team.
- Provide diary management, travel coordination and expense processing support to the wider consultancy team.
- Coordinate logistics for client and partner meetings, including scheduling, briefing packs and follow-up materials.
- Prepare client follow-up packages as directed, including screeners, product information and bespoke production materials.
- Support the team at key industry events and client screenings, including travel arrangements and meeting preparation.
- Provide input for format sales and production reports for both internal and external stakeholders, as directed by the Production Consultant or VP.
- Support pre-sales activity by collating and distributing product and production information to clients and internal teams in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate contact and communication records for licensees and Sony OpCos, supporting continuity of relationship management across the team.
Requirements
- Typically 1–2 years’ experience in a production or office environment, with at least 1 year in a television production or distribution context strongly preferred.
- Experience in production administration, including tracking systems, databases and format documentation.
- Experience managing executive diaries and coordinating international travel arrangements.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines whilst maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive and enthusiastic team player with a genuine interest in international television production.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Confidence with databases and cloud-based file management systems, including Box and SharePoint.
- Must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment.
Skills
- Microsoft Office suite
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Databases
- Cloud-based file management systems
- Box
- SharePoint
Location
- United Kingdom
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- Degree or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential
- TV production training or qualifications are advantageous
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility
Benefits
- A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance.
- A week off during the winter holidays, in addition to 25 days of paid annual leave.
- Extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high-impact online resources.
- Employee Business Resource Groups
- Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
- Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
- Exclusive employee screenings at work.
- Interest-free season ticket loan.
- Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan
- Free counselling and advisory service.
- Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements.
- Opportunity to attend various social events in our state-of-the-art offices in Paddington.
- Range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)
About the Company
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
Equal Opportunity
- Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).
