Production Assistant

Overview

Part-Time Production Assistant for the Little Heroes project – a children’s film produced by Humanitarian Operations.

Location:

Edinburgh.

We are Humanitarian Operations, a charitable organisation currently producing Little Heroes, an inspiring children’s film that highlights young people working to make the world a better place. The project celebrates kindness, courage, and the positive impact children can have within their communities.

As a Production Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the coordination and organisation of the Little Heroes production. You will work closely with the Production Manager to ensure filming days, logistics, and production tasks run smoothly. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in film, TV, or media production who enjoys being organised, proactive, and part of a collaborative creative team.

• Assist the Production Manager with day-to-day production coordination
• Help prepare and organise shoot schedules, call sheets, and production documents
• Support planning and logistics for filming days
• Assist with on-set coordination, filming set-ups, ensuring filming runs smoothly
• Communicate with team members, volunteers, and families involved in the project
• Help organise locations, equipment, and production materials
• Provide general production and administrative support throughout the project
• Help with script edits, dialogue adjustments, and preparing scripts for filming

• Previous experience in film, television, media, or content production
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable working with teams and supporting filming involving children
• Passion for storytelling and meaningful projects

• Be part of a heartfelt children’s film project with a powerful message
• Work alongside an experienced production team
• Gain valuable experience on a purpose-driven production
• Contribute to a project that encourages children to make a positive impact on the world