TV or film assistant director | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Assistant directors support directors by organising and planning everything on TV or film sets.

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TV or film assistant directors typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.

As a TV or film assistant director you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    45,572 GBP *
    per year
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for TV or film assistant director

    Big gender gap
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    • 38,787 GBP
    Average salary for part-time TV or film assistant director
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    Future outlook for TV or film assistant directors

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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a TV or film assistant director and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
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    You could start by taking a college course to help you get a job with a production company. Courses include:

    • Level 3 Diploma in Media Techniques
    • Level 3 Diplomas in Creative Media Production
    • Level 4 Diploma in Media Production Film-making

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a TV or film assistant director

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a TV or film assistant director.
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful TV or film assistant director. Check that you know:
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    Analytical or scientific software A Large Outdoor Fire plume Trajectory model Flat Terrain ALOFT-FT; Berkeley Algorithm for Breaking Window Glass in a Compartment Fire BREAK1; Crows Dynamics Simulex; Simulation of fires in enclosures SOFIE so
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    Computer aided design CAD software
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    Graphics or photo imaging software Microsoft Visio
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    Office suite software Microsoft Office
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    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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    Things to highlight for your TV or film assistant director interview

    Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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