Amy Johnston

Amy Johnston

Production assistant


Location:
Glasgow
Career stage:
Early

Badges


Industries

  • Unscripted TV

Regions can work

  • Scotland

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About

Driven and self-motivated individual with a passion for working within the Film and TV industry. 10 years of previous experience within the Events Industry. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment. Works well as part of a team dynamic while focusing and achieving personal goals and individual work load. Conscientious with a determined work ethic. Diverse experience of working in hospitality, service and events with an in-depth knowledge of using microsoft packages, online booking systems, virtual event and social media platforms. Seeking experience to transfer skill set into the production industry.

ScreenSkills Training Passport

Amy Johnston has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

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Experience

  1. Junior Production Coordinator

    Firecrest Films Ltd · Dec 2021 - Present

    RESCUE: EXTREME MEDICS (Channel 4) - Organising logistical elements for master interviews, booking cars, travel, accommodation, kit and sourcing locations. Keeping ontop of per diems and editorial expenses. Putting together subtitles and VO Scripts ahead of recording and completing caption sheets. Post Production paperwork including contributor lists, copyrights, diversity, music and credits

  2. Production Secretary

    Firecrest Films Ltd · Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

    RESCUE: EXTREME MEDICS (Channel 4) - Creating and sending weekly call sheets. Booking travel and accommodation for crew on location. Collating and ordering kit. Arranging repair and replacements for camera equipment. Being point of contact for any logistical requirements for editorial team. Completing and keeping up to date with production paperwork and logs including release forms, ALBERT evidence and running costs. Assisting with errands such as collecting rushes and setting up for interviews.

  3. Production Management Assistant

    Firecrest Films Ltd · Oct 2020 - Jul 2022

    Office management. Day-to-day running of TV Production office, answering phones, organising IT and access equipment, working closely with and sourcing preferred suppliers, acting as main point of contact for any internal queries for staff, facilities management, implementing new systems and protocols, fire safety responsible person, booking travel and accommodation for management and contributors, moving equipment and helping set up for interviews, running errands and providing general administrative support for team.

Education and training

  1. Getting into the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Mar 2022 - Present

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. Work well series

    ScreenSkills Learning Series · Nov 2022 - Mar 2024

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. The Big Connection: Open Doors Scripted TV special

    ScreenSkills · Mar 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  4. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Mar 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  5. Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

    ScreenSkills Test · Mar 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  6. How to apply for work in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  7. Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  8. How to perform well in a screen industries interview

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  9. Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  10. How to find work in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  11. Mentoring for mentees

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  12. Introduction to working in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Mar 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  13. How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning · Feb 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  14. Production coordinator training programme for unscripted TV - Glasgow

    Media Career Advice · Mar 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  15. WFTV & ScreenSkills in Glasgow: networking masterclass

    ScreenSkills · Oct 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  16. Introduction to high-end TV location management

    Screen Yorkshire · Oct 2022

    ScreenSkills Funded

  17. Bachelor's Degree Events Management

    Robert Gordon University · Sep 2011 - Aug 2014

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Certificates

  • Working Safely at the BBC

    Production Safety Passport · BBC
    Issued 3 Jan 2024 · Expires 3 Jan 2029

  • Getting into the screen industries

    ScreenSkills Learning Series
    Issued 18 Mar 2022

  • Introduction to mental health awareness at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 18 Mar 2022

  • Tackling harassment and bullying at work

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 18 Mar 2022

  • Mentoring for mentees

    Screenskills Learning
    Issued 17 Mar 2022

Amy Johnston

Amy Johnston

Production assistant


Location:
Glasgow
Career stage:
Early

Badges


Industries

  • Unscripted TV

Regions can work

  • Scotland

Download CV