Post production for production teams - production teams

As part of our Step Up strand, we’re offering training to help individuals coming back into the industry after a break, moving into a new role, or improving their skills in unscripted TV. 

Looking to strengthen your post production knowledge and take greater control of your projects? This interactive training is designed for unscripted TV freelancers across editorial roles who want to improve their knowledge of post-production workflows and processes and the impact of AI on the post production process.

Delivered by industry experts, the sessions offer a practical, real-world overview of the post production process across unscripted genres. You’ll explore key areas including timelines, workflows, communication with post houses, and strategies to avoid overspending while delivering great quality programmes/series. The training also introduces emerging technologies, including AI, and how they are shaping post production today, with the opportunity to ask questions throughout.

This session is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters, SVoDs and production companies.

Who it's for

This session is aimed at production assistants, production secretaries, production management assistants, production coordinators, junior production managers and production managers  working in Unscripted TV who would like a better understanding of the post production process and how to keep on track with their schedules and stay within budget.

We generally require applicants to have at least 3 credits (unless working in a traditionally uncredited role). If you strongly feel you would still benefit from the training, please email USF@screenskills.com

We are committed to ensuring all our courses are accessible to everyone. Please email the above address with any access requirements so that we can make the arrangements you need.

What it covers

The course will provide an overview of the following:

• The timeline for post production
• Post production workflows 
• The importance of communication with the editorial/production teams and the post production house
• Embracing new technology and the use of AI
• Considerations around final post production
• Managing overspends in post production and money saving tips

Trainers: 

Facilitated by Media Career Advice, industry experts Paul Hawke-Williams and Viki Carter will run the training session.

Paul Hawke-Williams is Head of training and Engagement for Gorilla Academy.  He’s worked in the industry for over 25 years in both production and education and has used that knowledge to build and deliver relevant, hands on courses for the freelance and employed delegates across the UK.

Viki Carter is an experienced Head of Production in unscripted content including TV, radio, podcasts and branded content.  She has worked for small start-up indies as well as super indies across multiple genres ranging from factual entertainment formats to shiny floor shows to obs docs to history docs and much more.  She currently works as a production consultant offering ad hoc production support to indies including writing budgets and schedules and helping set up new companies alongside her work as a trainer in all aspects of managing productions, people, workloads and negotiation.

Media Career Advice provides industry training for new entrants and established freelancers with a focus on unscripted production. They also offer one-to-one support with CV reviews, cover letters, interview techniques and host industry focused talks.

How to apply

This session will take place online via Zoom. Click ‘get ticket’ at the top of the page and follow the instructions to book your place; you must login or register before you are able to book your place.

Our courses are popular and often book up quickly. If you are no longer able to attend, we ask you to please use the “decline ticket” function on the right-hand side of the page so that we can release your place to someone on the waiting list.