Studio Associate

About the Role

The Studio Associate at dentsu will support the planning, coordination, and execution of studio and on-location production assignments across various formats including digital videos, podcasts, branded content, television, radio, print, and social media.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Producers and Production Managers in planning and coordinating production assignments from briefing to final delivery.
• Assist in preparing shoot schedules, call sheets, equipment checklists, and production documentation.
• Coordinate studio bookings, locations, talent, crew, equipment, props, and other production requirements.
• Ensure all pre-production arrangements are completed within agreed timelines.
• Track production schedules and proactively highlight potential delays or operational challenges.
• Manage day-to-day operational requirements of studio-based and on-location shoots.
• Ensure the studio and shooting locations are properly set up and production-ready.
• Coordinate camera, lighting, microphone, audio, and other equipment setups.
• Assist with camera positioning, framing, lighting arrangements, and recording configurations.
• Manage on-site logistics, including talent coordination, crew requirements, equipment movement, and shoot schedules.
• Ensure smooth execution of shoots and promptly address operational issues.
• Provide technical and operational support during podcast recordings, video shoots, interviews, and voice-over sessions.
• Conduct basic audio, video, lighting, and equipment checks before recording.
• Monitor recording setups and identify technical issues during production.
• Ensure recordings are completed successfully and verify that all required content has been captured.
• Coordinate retakes, additional recordings, and pickups as required.
• Coordinate with external vendors, equipment rental agencies, studios, location providers, and production crew.
• Manage transportation and movement of equipment, props, materials, and personnel.
• Assist with equipment procurement, rentals, bookings, and returns.
• Maintain records of equipment usage and production-related expenses.
• Ensure vendor coordination and production arrangements are aligned with approved budgets and timelines.
• Ensure all recorded audio, video, and other production assets are collected and accounted for after shoots.
• Manage the transfer of production files to designated servers or approved storage systems.
• Follow prescribed file-naming conventions, folder structures, and data-management protocols.
• Verify successful file transfers and maintain appropriate backups.
• Ensure production assets are properly organised and handed over to Producers and Editors for post-production.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of client content and unreleased production material.
• Maintain and monitor the condition of cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, recording devices, and other studio assets.
• Conduct routine equipment checks before and after production assignments.
• Maintain updated equipment inventory and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Report equipment damage, malfunction, or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure studio infrastructure remains organised, clean, and operationally ready.
• Follow studio operating procedures, production protocols, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Ensure appropriate handling and security of production equipment and assets.
• Maintain confidentiality of client assignments and internal production information.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support multiple production assignments and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Producer or Production Manager.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic understanding of audio-video production processes and studio operations.
• Familiarity with cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, and recording accessories.
• Understanding of basic audio and video recording workflows.
• Knowledge of digital file management, data

Qualifications

• Additional qualifications may be listed here if present in the raw text.