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About the Role
#ABtalks offers a 3-month unpaid production internship for emerging creatives to gain hands-on experience in real productions. Interns will support on-set setup, errands, file organization, and equipment inventory, learning the full production cycle.
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Responsibilities
- Assist with setup and breakdown of production spaces — set build, basic lifting, lighting assistance, general prep
- Help prepare and reset set areas throughout the shoot day
- Support the crew with general tasks to keep production running efficiently
- Keep set areas clean, safe, and organized at all times
- Handle on site and off site errands — pickups, drop offs, supply runs, and last minute purchasing
- Coordinate deliveries and help track items needed for production
- Assist with basic logistical tasks including printing, office supply organisation, and packing lists
- Organise production related files, folders, and documents — both digital and physical
- Ensure drives and folders follow naming conventions and are easy to navigate
- Assist in sorting footage and audio uploads when required — simple file handling, no editing required
- Help track gear and supplies using labels, check in/check out logs, and organised storage
- Assist in packing and unpacking equipment and maintaining organised storage cases
Requirements
- Organised and attentive to detail
- Comfortable with physical tasks: moving equipment, boxes, and supplies
- Able to follow instructions clearly and ask questions when unsure
- Proactive — you notice what needs doing and do it
- Proficient in basic computer skills: Google Drive, email, folder structures, file naming
- Good with time management and comfortable multitasking on a busy shoot day
- Professional and respectful in team communication
- Fluent in English and Arabic
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THE ROLE
- This is where careers in production begin.
- We're looking for someone organised, reliable, and genuinely curious about how professional productions come to life — from the first set build to the final wrap.
- As Production Intern, you will work alongside our production team on shoot days and in the studio — supporting set setup, managing errands, keeping files and equipment organised, and making sure everything runs smoothly.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- On Set Support & Setup: Assist with setup and breakdown of production spaces — set build, basic lifting, lighting assistance, general prep; Help prepare and reset set areas throughout the shoot day; Support the crew with general tasks to keep production running efficiently; Keep set areas clean, saf
- Production Errands & Runner Duties: Handle on site and off site errands — pickups, drop offs, supply runs, and last minute purchasing; Coordinate deliveries and help track items needed for production; Assist with basic logistical tasks including printing, office supply organisation, and packing list
- File & Admin Organisation: Organise production related files, folders, and documents — both digital and physical; Ensure drives and folders follow naming conventions and are easy to navigate; Assist in sorting footage and audio uploads when required — simple file handling, no editing required.
- Equipment & Inventory Assistance: Help track gear and supplies using labels, check in/check out logs, and organised storage; Assist in packing and unpacking equipment and maintaining organised storage cases; Support in keeping the production storage area tidy and functional at all times.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- How a production set runs from prep to wrap
- Set etiquette and crew communication standards
- Production workflow and team coordination
- Real world organisation systems used in professional productions
- Managing logistics, documents, and support tasks efficiently
- File management and naming systems used in real production pipelines
- Equipment handling and inventory management
- How creative, production, and account teams work together
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- You must be: Organised and attentive to detail; Comfortable with physical tasks; Able to follow instructions clearly; Proactive; Proficient in basic computer skills; Good with time management; Professional and respectful; Fluent in English and Arabic.
- It's a bonus if you have: An interest in film, media, content production, or behind the scenes work; Any prior exposure to production environments; Basic understanding of file formats and folder organisation for video or photography; Familiarity with production or creative environments of any kind.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
- Position Type: Internship — Unpaid
- Duration: 3 months
- Location: On site · Alserkal Avenue, Dubai
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (some weekends may apply)
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Language: English and Arabic — both required
- Work Environment: Mix of on set support, studio/admin tasks, and production errands. Some tasks require standing for extended periods and lifting light to moderate items.
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