JOB ROLES

Charlotte Williamson

SECRETARY- ADMINISTRATIVE

A secretary has administrative responsibilities for example one managing

the business affairs and activities of an executive or an organization.

Secretaries support Producers and Production Departments.

Secretaries also may also act as receptionists, answer telephones, and

take on office management if needed, duties such as keeping the kitchen

stocked, dealing with cleaners, keeping the first aid box. In larger

studios, the role may be confined to the needs of the Production Office.

Some typing is involved, both on behalf of other members of the team

and also for writing their own letters, notes, charts, etc. This can be, but

is not always, an entry-level role

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Secretaries- Have a variety of roles and responsibilities

these could depend on who they work for , they are responsible for

regular administrative duties such as organising couriers and

shipments; taking accurate messages; collecting and distributing

time sheets; ensuring that invoices are authorised by the relevant

people; liaising with the Accounts department; keeping the petty

cash book; preparing and issuing standard employment contracts;

checking stocks and re-ordering studio supplies; ensuring that

support contracts for studio equipment are current and valid;

helping to keep databases up to date; taking notes at meetings; and

general secretarial duties.

QUALIFICATIONS The Qualifications/Experience needed includes ;

No degree qualifications are necessary, although it can be a benefit if it

has been studied at A-level or in a university role.

Good IT skills are essential, and an interest in software programmes

other than word processing can be helpful. In addition to standard

packages,

knowledge of spreadsheets and scheduling programmes, together with

Photoshop, can be an asset. They must be numerate, literate and capable

of composing letters with out help. Therefore a good typing skills are

required, but it is unlikely that shorthand will be needed. In all Animation

techniques, both attention to detail and diligent follow up are vital.

RATES OF PAY

The average salary for a Production Secretary in the UK is:

£19,250

With regard to age and impact on salary for a Production

Secretary, a statistical average weighting this can be based

on how salary varies by age and not for a specific job which

may vary considerably this suggests on average a secretary

will get £14,438 for a worker in their 20s, £18,865 (30s),

£22,330 (40s) and £22,330 (50s).

CONTRACTUsually a Production Secretary has a fixed term

contract , this could be an amount of months.

THEIR PLACE WITHIN THE ORGANISATION

Secretaries have a major part with in a organisation :-As they are responsible of most of the organisaion with in the production.

D I R E C T O R O F A D V E R T I S I N GC R E AT I V E ;

This is a vital role in all of the arts and entertainment

industries. In another sense, they can be seen as another

element in any product development process. The creative

director may also assume the roles of an art director,

copywriter, or lead designer. The responsibilities of a creative

director include leading the communication design, interactive

design, and concept forward in any work assigned. For example,

this responsibility is often seen in industries related to

advertisement

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advertising directors often are responsible for producing innovative

ideas for advertising campaigns in all kinds of media,

including :television; radio; posters; press; direct mail.

Meeting with the account management team to discuss the client's

requirements;

gaining an understanding of the target audience and business that the

advert is aimed at; working closely with the copywriter to generate

creative ideas and concepts to fulfill the client's brief;

Meeting with the creative director before presenting ideas to clients;

RATE OF PAY

Range of typical starting salaries: new entrants on

a work placement with an agency might be paid the

national minimum wage; for those in junior

positions, salaries may range from £18,000 to

£25,000, depending on the type and location of the

agency.

Senior art directors may earn anything between

£45,000 and £120,000, although very few reach the

upper end of this range as the highest salaries will

only be paid by the leading agencies.

MORE INFORMATION

In modern advertising practice, an art director

typically works in tandem with a copywriter. The

team usually works together to devise an overall

concept also known as the "creative" or "big idea for

the commercial, mailer, brochure, or other

advertisement.

- LOCATION SCOUT -

There are three different jobs in the Location aspect of TV

& Film. Unit Manager, Location Manager and Assistant

Location Manager.

Location Scout- Does much of the actual research,

footwork and photography to document location

possibilities. Often the Location Manager will do some

scouting himself, as well as the Assistant Location Manager.

- LOCATION SCOUT -

Unit Manger role for example, includes going between the film

crew and the location, making sure that the property's residents

or landlords are kept informed and are happy so that filming

can move quickly with no disruptions. They also have to resolve

any complaints so that they don’t impact the shooting schedule.

However the Location Manager’s job is completely different.

Their primary role is to identify and find ideal locations for the

film shoot, reporting to the Producer, Director and Production

Designer to make sure it is right for the production.

The Assistant Location Mangers job is purely to assist the

Location Manager- they also look for additional locations whilst

the Location Scout is finding the bigger places.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

RATES OF PAY.

These will vary according to location in the country, the

budget of the production they are working on..

Rates of pay vary with experience, but assistant location

managers starting out can expect to earn between £916

and £1297 per week depending on the type of production.

Location managers can expect to earn £1221 per week

for a television drama and up to £1730 for a major feature

film.

EDITORIAL – EDITOR

Roles and Responsibilities

•Editing various shots together, to make the final

product

•Working closely with the director throughout the

filming process, checking for continuity and

synchronization between scenes

• Make sure the scenes, which are usually filmed

out of time and sequence, fit together in a way

that makes sense and tells the story

EDITORIAL – EDITOR

Salary

• A typical starting salaries: £18,000 - £25,000, from

a television or post-production company

• Salaries with experience: £20,000 - £35,000

• Typical salaries at senior levels: £37,000 - £70,000

(the higher end comes with high profile jobs)

EDITORIAL – EDITOR

Contracts

• Editors tend to work on a freelance basis, employed

by the production company itself or by an agency,

though employment from agencies is easier to come

by, agencies demand a cut of salary.

• Working freelance means working for intense periods

of time though there is often long breaks in between

EDITORIAL – EDITOR

Hours

•Editors tend to work long hours, shift work can be

involved.

•Night shifts and lots of over time is required to meet

strict deadlines

EDITORIAL – EDITING

Key Skills

•ability to be creative under pressure;

•imagination and an understanding of narrative;

•excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

•developed sense of rhythm and timing in story telling;

•highly developed aesthetic visual awareness;

•ability to lead a team;

•patience, attention to detail and good organizational skills;

•knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety

legislation and procedures.

CREATIVE – COSTUME

•Jobs:

•Costume Designer

• Wardrobe Supervisor

• Costume Supervisor

• Costume Maker

• Costume Design Assistant

• Wardrobe Assistant

RESPONSIBILITY

Costume Designer – Design the costume

Wardrobe Superviser - Supervising all wardrobe related activities

Costume Maker – Makes the costumes designed for the feature

Job responsibilities for people in the Costume Department vary

from production to production, depending on the requirements of

the Costume Designer. General knowledge of both costume history

and modern fashion, General knowledge about the qualities of

different types of fabric.

CREATIVE - COSTUME

Salary

The salary estimates of costume designers based

on work experience are: 

•Entry-Level Costume Designer: $500/ production

•Experienced Costume Designer: $20,000/production

•Top-Level Costume Designer: $150,000/production

CREATIVE - COSTUME

Contracts

People in the costume department often work on a

freelance basis.