Production Assistant

About NM Productions

NM Productions is an international commercial production company working across stills and motion shoots of all scales and sizes.

We are looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Production Assistant to join our London team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a view to extend. This is a hands-on support role for someone who is keen to learn, happy to get stuck in, and excited by the fast-paced world of production.

The Production Assistant will support the Executive Producer and wider team across production administration, shoot logistics, travel coordination, research, office organisation and day-to-day production needs.

Role Overview

The Production Assistant will play an important role in helping the team deliver smooth, well-organised productions across stills, motion, branded content, events and commercial projects.

The role will involve supporting multiple projects at once, preparing and distributing production documents, booking travel and logistics, helping with shoot preparation, maintaining production kit and stock, supporting on shoot days, and keeping paperwork, receipts and deliverables organised.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 1-2 years’ experience in production, office, creative agency or shoot support who is highly organised, practical, personable and eager to build a career in production. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask, communicate clearly, take initiative and stay calm when priorities change.

A full UK driving licence is essential, and the role may require travel within the UK and overseas, so the ideal candidate should be flexible and comfortable working on location as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Production Administration

• Support the Executive Producer and wider production team with day-to-day project administration.
• Assist with the timely and accurate preparation, formatting, updating and distribution of production paperwork, including schedules, call sheets, decks, travel sheets, contact sheets, movement orders, production books, guidelines and other key documents.
• Help ensure all paperwork, documentation, receipts, project files and deliverables are stored, filed and archived correctly.
• Support with document building, presentation decks, production books, client-facing materials and internal project documents.
• Assist with booking couriers, travel, accommodation, restaurants and other production logistics as required.
• Liaise between internal team members, crew, suppliers, clients, agencies and other stakeholders to help coordinate tasks and keep projects moving.

Travel & Logistics

• Support the management of international and local production travel logistics and bookings.
• Help coordinate transport, accommodation, flights, transfers, carnets, visas, travel sheets, itineraries and movement schedules where required.
• Assist with crew, client, talent and team logistics across pre-production, shoot days and wrap.
• Ensure travel details are clearly documented, updated and communicated to the relevant teams.

Shoot Support

• Attend shoots where required and support the smooth running of the day.
• Assist with crew and talent logistics, transport, catering, paperwork, releases, kit coordination, client hospitality and general on-set support.
• Help prep production kit ahead of shoot days, ensuring everything is organised, stocked, packed and ready.
• Support with shoot wrap, including collecting paperwork, filing receipts, checking kit, organising returns and updating project folders.
• Act as a helpful, calm and reliable presence on set, supporting the wider team wherever needed.

Sustainability & AD Green

• Ensure AD Green requirements are completed across all projects where required.
• Help gather, track and submit the necessary information for AD Green reporting.
• Support the team in encouraging sustainable production practices across shoots, suppliers, travel, kit, catering and waste management.

Databases, Research & Supplier Support

• Regularly update NM Productions’ database of crew, suppliers, vendors, directors, photographers, locations, studios and production partners.
• Assist with research into new directors, photographers, crew, vendors, locations, references and creative inspiration.
• Help expand and maintain internal research documents, contact lists, supplier records and production resources.

Office, Kit & Stock Management

• Help maintain the producti…