We are looking for a Production Assistant to join the National Theatre Digital Team.
The purpose of this role is to act as the Production Assistant for the Digital Media department including National Theatre Live broadcasts, NT at Home captures, short form content and assist with the administrative and logistical tasks in relation to all aspects of the production elements associated with filmed activity.
The Production Assistant will report directly to the Head of Production providing support to the Digital Media team to ensure the smooth running of the production aspects of the broadcasts to cinemas, along with assisting with the production of additional content such as trailers, pre-show films and talking heads and other long form captures for NT Collection and NT at Home. This role is a key administrative and practical position in a busy and fast-paced production team, whose support is paramount in creating successful content.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy and changeable working environment
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail especially when preparing documentation such as minutes from meetings
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal calmly, confidently, and positively with people at all levels i.e. internal and external parties, over the phone, via email and in person
- Excellent administrative experience such as processing invoices, organising travel
- Experience in a related field; such as trailer/documentary filmed content, theatre, broadcast and live events.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you..
- Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
- 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
- Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
- Enhanced sick pay
- Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
- Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
- Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
- Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
- On-site staff canteen and social facilities
- On-site occupational health support
- In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
- Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
- Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
- Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
- Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
- Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
- Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 30th June 2025 at 12 noon.
Please Note: We will close this vacancy when 150 applications are received. The post will be removed from our website at that point and until that time applications are welcome. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
We are committed to treating all our employees with dignity and respect. We support our diverse workforce to thrive in an inclusive and supportive working environment that is driven by our organisational values, mission and vision.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.