Job for Production Intern in Cape Town, De Waterkant 2024

Job for Production Intern in Cape Town, De Waterkant 2024

Ginkgo Agency – Production Intern vacancy in Cape Town, De Waterkant 2024

 
Purpose of the role
The Ginkgo Agency is seeking an enthusiastic, detail orientated and driven Production Intern. The Production Intern provides the necessary support to the production team through the performance of various tasks that assist in the overall production process. This individual will work behind the scenes of Ginkgo Agency’s productions, and contribute towards the overall growth and success of the production team. Working in the production team will provide a great experience in production starting from ideation all the way through to final delivery.
Key areas of responsibility 

• Undertake research where required
• Create, maintain, coordinate and archive job bags
• Update and maintain production and post-production calendars
• Schedule pre-production meetings
• Create call sheets and shooting team packs
• Transcribe sound bytes from footage
• Co-ordinate couriers and perform general office administration duties as required
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, visas, work permits for cast and crew
• Work closely with and provide support to the production assistant
• Assist Production and Management Team as required

Key performance indicators

• Complete tasks diligently, accurately and with a sense of pride
• Ability to work well within a team environment and show initiative
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Act with integrity, respect and professionalism at all times
• Uphold the Ginkgo standard

Key relationships
Internal

• Production Team
• Editorial Team
• Shooting Team
• Post Production Team
• Management Team

External

• Suppliers
• Freelance Crew
• Travel Agencies

Knowledge and skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email correspondence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent grasp of the English language
• Strong decision-making skills, problem-solving skills and conflict management abilities
• Strong multi-tasking and organisational abilities
• Ability to uphold accuracy of work with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced working environment
• Ability to work in a hands-on environment with a small, tight-knit team
• Proactive
• Drivers licence preferred

Education
Relevant tertiary education (diploma/degree) is mandatory

Professional experience
Applicants who have undertaken part-time employment while studying and have experienced a working environment will be given preference
Application process
Please send via email:

• A letter of motivation outlining why you would like the opportunity to work at the Ginkgo Agency, your interest in production and what makes you the right candidate for the role
• A copy of your CV
• A written reference from a previous employer

 
Our company is built on a sense of purpose. Our thoughts, deeds and actions are underpinned by absolute clarity of reason. Before moving to actioning our roles and duties we are sure of the why, where and how of what we are setting out to achieve.
We are governed by an emphatic duty to integrity. We are committed to upholding the integrity of our narratives, characters and locations. Our relationship with clients, characters, one another and the environment is one of deep respect, empathy and understanding.
Craft is inherent. Pride in the consummate aesthetic, minute detail and mindful execution of our products is without exception.
We hold ourselves personally accountable. We acknowledge our personal responsibility for every role and duty we perform. And we cover each other at every turn.
We collaborate. We consider open conversation and constructive discussion as a source of high-level ideation, unique access and stellar execution of our work.
We shift the paradigm, break barriers and discover new frontiers by encouraging independent thought and listening without interruption to what is being expressed.
We are family of likeminded individuals with a common goal to uphold love, trust and respect of one another and the world that surrounds us.
“We are made for goodness” – Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
Contact details
Marion Seymour
Ginkgo Agency
021 419 3189
marion@ginkgoagency.com