2. 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
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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).
6. CONTRACT
Usually a Production Secretary has a fixed term contract , this could
be an amount of months.
T H E I R P L AC E W I T H I N T H E
O RG A N I S AT I O N
Secretaries have a major part with in a
organisation :-
As they are responsible of most of the
organisaion with in the production.
7. DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING
CREATIVE ;
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
8. 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;
9. 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.
10. 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.
12. - 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.
13. ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES.
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.
14. 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.
15. 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
16. 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)
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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
23. CREATIVE - COSTUME
Contracts
People in the costume department often work on a freelance basis.
Bibliography
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/industries_media_job_roles.htm
http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/job-descriptions.php
http://www.creativeskillset.org/careers/jobs/
