Reporting to the Commercial Producer, the Assistant Commercial Producer will be responsible for managing and executing commercial productions, ensuring smooth workflows, resource coordination, and high-quality deliverables. The Assistant Commercial Producer contributes to client engagement, production planning, and post-production oversight to maintain standards and meet client expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Client Engagement Support
- Assist in preparing proposals and pitches for prospective clients.
- Collaborate with the Commercial Producer to understand client briefs and requirements.
- Maintain effective communication with clients to provide updates and gather feedback during production.
- Production Planning and Coordination
- Help in organizing production schedules, ensuring proper allocation of resources and equipment.
- Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., production, post-production) to ensure timely execution of tasks.
- Assist in managing logistics for studio and field productions, including crew assignments and equipment setups.
- Creative Support
- Assist in brainstorming and developing creative concepts and scripts for commercial projects.
- Ensure concepts align with client objectives and platform-specific requirements.
- Budget and Resource Monitoring
- Support the Commercial Producer in creating and monitoring production budgets.
- Track resource utilization during production to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Production Oversight
- Assist in supervising studio and field production activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Provide on-set support to ensure smooth operations during filming.
- Post-Production Assistance
- Coordinate with editors and post-production teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.
- Review and provide feedback on audio-visual packages to ensure client satisfaction.
- Training, Mentorship, and Skill Development
- Conduct structured training sessions and hands-on workshops to enhance audiovisual skills and industry readiness.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to students, junior team members, and entrepreneurs in audiovisual production.
- Support entrepreneurial empowerment by aligning training initiatives with industry trends and business growth opportunities.
- Administrative and Reporting Duties
- Maintain organized records of production activities, schedules, and budgets.
- Log daily tasks and provide regular updates to the Commercial Producer on project progress.
Qualifications:
- University Degree or Diploma in TV Production, Communication, Media Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a media production environment, preferably in commercial content.
- Familiarity with camera operations, production workflows, and editing software.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Creative mindset with the ability to contribute to concept development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant tools.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.
HOW YOU CAN JOIN US:
Apply strictly through https://www.switchmedia.ke/Careers so as to reach us not later than Monday, 28th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification: Switch Media Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.
