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How to be a runner
Most Runners start in the Production Office. If they prove their worth they will
either become more senior.The term 'Runner' was coined in the film industry
and it is recognised as a key entry level role. Runners help everything to run
smoothly and provide a range Support in every area of film
production.Medium and low-budget films employ smaller crews, so there are
fewer openings for Runners.
Salary is very modest in terms of the media industry. Typical rates of pay for
runners working on UK productions are £40-£60 per day, depending on the
size of the production and its total budget. It is definitely a part-time job to
begin with, and for this reason, it primarily attracts young candidates who can
fit the job around their school and college commitments. The job will
sometimes be unpaid in the very first instance, but it still provides a useful
stepping stone for career betterment in media.
Responsibilities
Arrive on set at the right time
Have a can-do attitude, and be prepared to assist with a variety of duties
Ensure the production crew are supported as they go about their jobs
Undertake all reasonable tasks to ensure the comfort and convenience
of those working on set
Skills
A willing and friendly attitude
An enthusiastic approach to hard work
Be able to work for long hours during the production, as this can entail
12-hour working days
Thorough understanding of the demands of production staff, and how to
provide for them, within reason
Flexible nature and a willingness to travel and work weekends
A Runners role
A runners main role on is to ensure the celebrities are looked after. there day
begins by meeting and greeting them as they arrive at the studios and from
then on they have to make sure they are in the right place at the right time,
whether in hair, make-up, costume or on set.
The qualifications and perks for becoming a Runner
You don’t need any qualifications to become a runner but some can be useful,
and it shows that you are willing to learn and progress in your job. They can
also be useful for the type of things that you may be doing wile on set.``````````

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How to be a runner

  • 1. How to be a runner Most Runners start in the Production Office. If they prove their worth they will either become more senior.The term 'Runner' was coined in the film industry and it is recognised as a key entry level role. Runners help everything to run smoothly and provide a range Support in every area of film production.Medium and low-budget films employ smaller crews, so there are fewer openings for Runners. Salary is very modest in terms of the media industry. Typical rates of pay for runners working on UK productions are £40-£60 per day, depending on the size of the production and its total budget. It is definitely a part-time job to begin with, and for this reason, it primarily attracts young candidates who can fit the job around their school and college commitments. The job will sometimes be unpaid in the very first instance, but it still provides a useful stepping stone for career betterment in media. Responsibilities Arrive on set at the right time Have a can-do attitude, and be prepared to assist with a variety of duties Ensure the production crew are supported as they go about their jobs Undertake all reasonable tasks to ensure the comfort and convenience of those working on set Skills A willing and friendly attitude An enthusiastic approach to hard work Be able to work for long hours during the production, as this can entail 12-hour working days Thorough understanding of the demands of production staff, and how to provide for them, within reason Flexible nature and a willingness to travel and work weekends
  • 2. A Runners role A runners main role on is to ensure the celebrities are looked after. there day begins by meeting and greeting them as they arrive at the studios and from then on they have to make sure they are in the right place at the right time, whether in hair, make-up, costume or on set. The qualifications and perks for becoming a Runner You don’t need any qualifications to become a runner but some can be useful, and it shows that you are willing to learn and progress in your job. They can also be useful for the type of things that you may be doing wile on set.``````````