Production Assistant Intern

Location: Edinburgh (Office based role)

Employment Type: Part time Internship

Organisation: Humanitarian Operations – A Children's Education Charity

About Us:

Humanitarian Operations (Hope) is a dedicated non-profit organization focused on creating meaningful and impactful media content. We are currently producing an inspiring TV show called Little Heroes and Little Reporters, a unique program made by kids, for kids, highlighting young change makers making a difference in their communities.

Internship Overview:

We are looking for passionate and motivated Production Assistant Interns to join our team. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in television production, work alongside industry professionals, and contribute to a meaningful cause. We offer flexibility regarding the number of days you can contribute. Additionally, this opportunity has the potential to convert into a full-time paid role after 3-6 months of internship based on performance and organizational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with various aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Support the production team in setting up and breaking down equipment.
• Help coordinate schedules, scripts, and production materials.
• Assist in managing on-set logistics and ensuring smooth filming operations.
• Conduct research and contribute creative ideas for content development.
• Handle administrative tasks such as organizing files, taking notes, and making calls.
• Assist with social media, behind-the-scenes footage, and promotional materials.
• Provide general support to directors, producers, and crew members as needed.

Requirements:

• Passion for media production and storytelling.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and a team player.
• Basic knowledge of cameras, lighting, and editing software is a plus but not required.
• Availability to commit to the internship schedule (flexible contribution days).

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on experience in television production.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
• The chance to make a difference by supporting a charitable initiative.
• The opportunity to transition into a full-time paid role after 3-6 months based on performance.

About HOPE

Humanitarian Operations (HOPE), was established in 2004 and is dedicated to eradicating educational inequality. Every child in the world should have equal opportunity to become numerate and have the ability to read and type, regardless of their background or nationality, and without prejudice.

This should be done using the latest entertainment technology, thus enabling each lesson to come to life and envelop children, globally for free for those who cannot contribute financially.

We are rapidly growing our team and we are looking for like-minded individuals to bring their skills to push our mission forward. We value teamwork, honesty, and flexibility in the workplace, and create an environment for everyone to flourish.

What is it like to work at HOPE?

At Humanitarian Operations, we do things a little differently. We are done with corporate hierarchies and work in an agile, start-up, fashion. We celebrate everyone’s individuality and ideas as exactly what they are: valuable!

The work culture at HOPE is collaborative and relaxed. We encourage feedback and support each other to solve problems–always striving to be the best we can be. We are driven by a passion for quality and delivering outstanding products.

We don’t believe in micro-management; we believe in supporting everyone to reach their best potential and practise using the most efficient and innovative solutions. HOPE is not just a place of work. It is a place of growth, learning, and development. We are co-creating a new world and having fun whilst doing it.