Production Assistant at CDL Human Resource

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 client's 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.