Post-production is the last stage of the television process and involves creating a finished programme using the footage from production, refining elements such as sound, editing and grading.

A post production runner will be on hand to help out in the edit suites and around the building. If you have no experience in TV this is a great place to get your foot in the door as employers will often look for customer service experience for the role. This is also a role where you can learn about the industry and how a television show is made.

Duties include

• Keeping edit suites tidy
• Providing refreshments to staff and clients
• Greeting and looking after guests
• Delivering and collecting rushes
• Booking transport and couriers
• Order stock
• Collecting lunches
• Setting up meetings
• General reception duties

Skills needed

• Strong communication skills
• Customer service experience
• Friendly, positive attitude
• Proactive and able to use own initiative
• Able to work well in a team

Despite the different runner roles across the industry, there is no end to what you may get asked to do as a runner – that’s part of the fun of it!

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