first assistant director job description

The ability to recognise performance issues and development and to provide feedback to the Series Production Manager and Series Second Assistant Director.Ī knowledge of BBC Health and Safety Regulations and BBC Values. The ability to work within a production team, facilitating efficient group dynamics. Production Experience as a 2 nd Assistant or 3 rd Assistant Director, preferably within continuing dramaĪ developed knowledge of television production, particularly on a continuing drama and an understanding of the roles of production personnel. To manage their own and encourage the other AD’s aspirations and expectations in terms of development and training. To share and communicate, as appropriate, their industry experience with colleagues in the department. The Second Assistant Director will be required to keep themselves informed of other broadcast output, industry issues and be up-to-date with developments in new technologies and ways of working. To provide the Line Producer, Senior Producer, Production Managers and First Assistant Directors with relevant information, thereby alerting them to any significant issues regarding the cast, crew, schedule and/or potential production problems as they arise. To ensure production and distribution of the call sheets and recording orders. To deputise for the Series Second Assistant Director in their absence as required. To act as a focal point for everyday issues concerning the production process.

To understand the various cast issues and personalities and resolve with diplomacy. To provide regular feedback to the Series Second Assistant Director regarding performance.

To be an inspiring team leader who will motivate and encourage the AD teams. To facilitate Post-Production requirements in conjunction with the shooting schedules and artist availability. To identify and communicate additional support requirements during the planning stages of a block. To be aware of likely effects of day-to-day filming issues, acting swiftly to respond and then communicate necessary changes to the relevant departments. To assist with the shooting schedule in conjunction with the Production Managers and First Assistant Directors and to have an overview of the overall production schedule. The postholder will work on their own initiative and also as part of the Assistant Director’s team. The Second Assistant Director will report to the Series Production Manager on a day-to-day basis. They will have delegated responsibility for individual blocks/episodes of the production particularly in respect of communicating co-ordinating, and distribution of information. The Second Assistant Director will support the Series Second Assistant Director, Production Managers and First Assistant Directors in managing the production’s needs from pre-production through to post-production. Through great writing and attention to detail the show manages to successfully balance gritty realism with high drama and entertainment to keep its millions of dedicated viewers coming back for more, on-screen and on-line, every week. It currently ranks as one of the most watched TV dramas in the UK tackling many controversial and taboo issues previously unseen on television in the UK. These range from continuing drama such as EastEnders, Holby City, Casualty and Doctors, to series and serials such as Silent Witness, Luther and Musketeers to name just a few.ĮastEnders is the multi award winning soap broadcast four times a week on BBC ONE. With over 350 hours of in-house output a year, BBC Drama Production is making some of the most original, diverse and highly acclaimed television.

First assistant director job description