Arabic / English speaking assistant

Newangle is a creative digital agency that produces audiovisual and interactive programmes for museums and heritage sites around the world. This role is an office-based freelance position to provide ad-hoc production support to Producers and Senior Producers. Production assistant duties: • Understanding the overall project and client processes. • Main point of liaison with the Arabic translator. • Proof reading Arabic design documents, scripts and text in video edits. • Provide recommendations to designers on the layout and conventions of Arabic text when necessary. • Assistance with film shoots and voice-over recordings, particularly in relation to the selection and direction of Arabic speaking actors/ voice-over artists. • Creation of purchase orders and invoices. • Support the Producer in the management of client content. • General document control such as managing revisions to logs and scripts in Arabic and English. • Assist in the creation of project documentation such as, progress reports, call sheets and operation manuals. • Take meeting minutes including references to English and Arabic script. • Assist in testing interactive programmes in English and Arabic and record the results in ‘bug reports’ (training provided). • Liaison with the Office Manager to organise project based travel, accommodation and visas. • General ad hoc duties as required. Essential Skills and Experience • A minimum of 2 years experience in an Assistant (or similar role) in a creative agency or production company. • Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Mac literate. • Proven organisational skills. • Strong attention to detail. • High standard of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Excellent command of English and Arabic grammar, able to draft documents correctly. • Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure, prioritise and work to deadlines. • Able to sensibly use own initiative but also understand when to defer/ escalate matters. • Capable of working in a team but also happy to work alone. • Hands on attitude and a proactive approach. • Flexible and adaptable attitude to working hours when necessary.