Job Overview
Job Title: Studio Assistant
Location: Shoreditch, London, United Kingdom
Salary: £26,500 – £28,500 per annum (depending on experience) + £5.77/hour for shifts after 6 PM and weekends
Start date: As soon as possible / September 2026
Reports to: Studio Manager
Company Description
We are a thriving podcast production company based in Shoreditch, London. Our studio spaces serve as a creative hub for podcasters to bring their ideas to life. We deliver high-quality podcast content and support podcast marketing for businesses. We seek a versatile Studio Assistant to help ensure smooth studio operations and support the delivery of high-quality video content for our podcast clients.
Job Purpose
The Studio Assistant supports the Studio Operations team in delivering smooth, professional, and high-quality podcast and video recordings. This role assists with studio preparation, recordings, equipment handling, and general studio maintenance. The Studio Assistant helps ensure every shoot runs seamlessly and maintains a welcoming, well-managed studio environment for clients.
If you are excited about podcasts, have strong attention to detail, and can support a rapidly growing company, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements and Qualifications
Experience
- Some exposure to production, AV, or a studio environment
- Experience working with clients and within a team
Skills
- Basic understanding of video equipment – preferably Sony cameras (self-taught or through education)
- Basic understanding of audio equipment – preferably in a studio or podcast environment
- Competence using Mac and PC, and general file management
- Basic knowledge of the wider Adobe Suite, particularly Premiere Pro; After Effects and Photoshop are a plus
Capabilities
- Willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, organized space
- Ability to work well with a team and take direction from senior staff
- Physically capable of handling light lifting and gear setup
Key Responsibilities
- Studio Operations
- Assist in setting up the studio for podcast and video recordings, including furniture layout, microphones, cameras, and lighting
- Reset and tidy the studio after each session to ensure it is client-ready
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of all studio spaces and breakout areas
- Monitor supplies such as water, coffee pods, and studio consumables
- Technical Setup & Support
- Support senior staff with setting up and testing cameras, microphones, lights, and other technical equipment
- Operate audio/video equipment during shoots
- Monitor sound levels and camera framing once trained up
- Help troubleshoot minor technical issues during recording sessions, escalating where necessary
- Client Relationships
- Greet and welcome clients upon arrival, offer refreshments and guide them through the space
- Assist with basic queries about equipment, facilities, or studio procedures
- Ensure a calm, friendly, and professional atmosphere during all client sessions
- Asset & File Management
- Help import footage and audio files after shoots
- Label and organise files for handover to the post-production or senior team
- Assist with file transfers when requested
- Team Support
- Work closely with the Studio Assistant, Studio Engineers and Studio Manager to ensure smooth daily shoot schedules
- Support ad hoc tasks such as moving furniture, prepping gear, or running errands related to shoot setup
- Participate in regular team meetings and feedback sessions
- Maintenance & Inventory
- Support regular equipment checks with senior team members
- Flag faulty equipment or maintenance needs
- Help track studio consumables and assist with reordering when stock runs low
- Day-to-Day Activities
- Daily: open/close the studio on rotation (following a checklist), prep and reset for sessions, test equipment, and assist with clean-up
- Weekly: assist with cleaning and organizing the studio and client areas; review gear, batteries, and cables
- Monthly: participate in deep-clean and studio reorganization; review gear and supplies; suggest improvements
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