Production Assistant

Salary: €400 per week

Dublin International Film Festival is seeking a Production Assistant to join the team.

Contract: The Production Assistant must be available to work the following schedule: 10 February 2020 – 8 March 2020. During the festival period evening and weekend work will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Production Manager in identifying technical requirements and sourcing equipment for screenings and events
• Draft daily call sheets, ensuring they are kept are up to date and accurate
• Liaise with suppliers regarding collection and delivery of equipment, and identifying suitable load in and load out times
• Liaise with venues to coordinate access for suppliers and stakeholders
• Managing the distribution of radios across all venues
• Assist with financial administration, raising POs and keeping track of receipts and petty cash
• Assist in venues where necessary as technical support and venue management support

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience working in festival or event technical production
• Demonstrated experience operating AV equipment
• Knowledge of the Irish and international film industry
• Creative problem solver who can work to their own initiative when required
• Demonstrated experience preparing schedules or call sheets
• Ability to liaise confidently and calmly with a broad range of stakeholders, including external suppliers and venues
• Previous experience working as an effective and positive part of a cohesive team
• Excellent time management
• Sharp attention to detail
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and guidelines

A full clean drivers license and access to car desirable, but not essential.

To apply , please send a cover letter and CV to Orla at production@diff.ie

The closing date for this position is 14/01/2020 at 17:00