Job description

TQ Group is looking for a junior account executive with a production background to learn from and assist our account management and production team in day to day operational tasks.

We need someone who:

• Is an Employment Equity candidate
• Has completed a National Diploma in Marketing or similar qualification
• Is proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (candidates will be tested on these skills as part of the interview process)
• Has a very keen eye for detail – Consistency is key!
• Has a love for administrative tasks of any description.
• Is familiar with the video production process (pre-production to post)
• Has experience of video productions – location & studio based shoots
• Knows how to book cast, crew, draw up schedules, contact reports, call sheet, etc.
• A go-getter who does not wait for instructions to do something
• Consistently follows up on jobs in production
• Can generate quotes
• Can manage his/her own time and tasks
• Has the ability to work without supervision
• Assist with managing productions from concept to delivery
• Keep budgets and schedules on track
• Master of multi-tasking
• Constantly assisting cast and crew on-set
• Is organised to the point of neuroticism
• Is a quick learner that exhibits initiative
• Can prioritise tasks and self-manage workload
• Has reliable transport – may occasionally require after-hours travel
• Is looking to commit for a 12-month period (probation period is 3 months)
• Is available – from September 2020
• located in Johannesburg
• Has experience in Chase software – advantageous

Responsibilities

Content production:

• Generally assist the account management team with any tasks related to content production and channel management that may arise, and act as a back-up to an Account Manager on specific briefs.
• Assist the account manager with compiling client briefs, cost estimates and all activities related to content briefs.
• Attend all internal content briefings and kickstarts, ensure that you have a clear understanding of each brief and drive it through its production cycle by liaising with the studio team.
• Assist the account manager and Producer with coordinating all aspects of video shoots – incl. booking crew and cast, securing locations and permits, booking equipment, call sheets, attending shoots and coordinating all aspects of post-production.

Administration:

• Prepare documentation for internal and client distribution
• Maintain databases – assets, content etc
• Prepare meeting agendas and contact reports
• Electronic filing of documents and other work product
• Diary management
• Email management – interpreting mails and determine next steps
• General administrative tasks
• Prepare management reports

Account management:

• Prepare status reports – internal and clients
• Prepare client presentation documents
• Prepare proposals
• Document preparation for client meetings and viewings
• Arrangements for functions and client meetings
• Provide general office assistance to the Account Managers when they are out seeing clients
• Basic travel arrangements

Finance

• Assist with obtaining quotes when required
• Assist with preparing the finance tracking document
• Petty cash recons

Who you are:

• A kind and professional human being
• Energetic, sincere, patient, and adaptable
• Eager to learn every single day
• Positive, positive, positive!
• Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit
• Happy to be office-based
• Generally awesome
• Work well under pressure