TV or film assistant production co-ordinator

In this role you could:

• hire studio facilities and equipment
• book hotels and make travel arrangements
• attend production meetings
• copy and distribute scripts
• type and circulate production schedules ('call sheets') and daily reports
• get permission to use copyrighted music or film clips
• deal with accounts and expenses

In television, you could:

• time the show in the studio gallery
• call camera shots
• cue pre-recorded material
• keep records or a log of shots taken
• make sure the shots look the same after breaks in filming

• knowledge of media production and communication
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• knowledge of English language
• leadership skills
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to use your initiative
• to be flexible and open to change
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• volunteering
• applying directly
• specialist courses run by private training providers

With experience, you could progress to production co-ordinator and production manager, or become a researcher or producer.