- Location
- London, UK
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Production Assistant
Application Deadline: 25 October 2026
Department: Programming
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London, UK
Description
Contract Type: Permanent with summer break
Reports to: Production Manager
Location: Premier League Studios, Kensington Olympia W14 0NE
Reports to: Production Manager
Location: Premier League Studios, Kensington Olympia W14 0NE
Premier League Studios is seeking a Production Assistant to join the Programming department, supporting the various teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work across multiple programmes, supporting productions from development through to delivery in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Production Management team, helping to ensure the smooth running of multiple programming strands, including multiple shows (including live) and studio team. The role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for production.
Who we are
The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1.2 billion homes in 189 countries.
Premier League Studios is the Premier League’s new in-house media operations business which launched at the start of the 2026/27 Season. Premier League Studios is responsible for all international media content production and distribution, providing a best-in-class content service to the Premier League’s partners and millions of passionate fans around the world.
Premier League Studios is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.
Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week, where possible. You will be expected to attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Production Management team, helping to ensure the smooth running of multiple programming strands, including multiple shows (including live) and studio team. The role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for production.
Who we are
The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1.2 billion homes in 189 countries.
Premier League Studios is the Premier League’s new in-house media operations business which launched at the start of the 2026/27 Season. Premier League Studios is responsible for all international media content production and distribution, providing a best-in-class content service to the Premier League’s partners and millions of passionate fans around the world.
Premier League Studios is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.
Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week, where possible. You will be expected to attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.
The Role
- Provide key production assistance and administrative support to the Programming team at Premier League Studios.
- Support the setup and coordination of shoots in the UK and occasionally internationally, including:
- Booking crew
- Sourcing locations, props, and equipment
- Arranging camera kits, travel, and accommodation
- Managing visas and carnets where required
- Preparing and distributing call sheets.
- Manage production administration, including:
- Raising work orders and processing invoices
- Monitoring and tracking costs against budgets.
- Sourcing locations, props, and equipment
- Arranging camera kits, travel, and accommodation
- Managing visas and carnets where required
- Preparing and distributing call sheets.
- Manage production administration, including:
- Raising work orders and processing invoices
- Monitoring and tracking costs against budgets.
- Maintain accurate scheduling and workforce records using Xytech (or equivalent scheduling tools).
- Autocue and scripting as part of the rota
- Support Health & Safety compliance and processes as required.
- Provide general production support and undertake additional duties as required by the Production Coordinator and Production Manager.
Requirements for the role
- Previous experience in a Production Assistant or Runner role.
- Previous administrative experience, ideally within a production, television or similarly fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work rota-based weekends and late shifts around the Football calendar.
- Appreciation for production processes (including pre, production and post-production).
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- The ability to work well as part of a team, with a good level of initiative to be able to effectively complete tasks on your own without close supervision.
- Previous experience of working to tight deadlines and working effectively under pressure.
- Excellent time management - reliable and punctual.
- Positive, professional, and keen approach to work, demonstrating a drive to progress in Production Management.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.
Premier League Studios is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made based on merit.
We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact [email protected].
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