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An Evening at the ERF Awards

This past Friday, November 29th, the Production People and Casting Ireland teams had the utmost pleasure of attending the annual Employment and Recruitment Federation Awards. Every winter, the ERF Award Ceremony is a

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Tips for Interviewing: Now & Then

By Louise NolanManaging Director & Co-Founder @ Production People & Extras Ireland www.productionpeople.ie /  www.extrasireland.com Here at The Production People we screen and reference check all our candidates in advance of

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Frequently asked questions

FAQs

for our
Clients

The Production People is a Recruitment Agency, Freelance Crewing Service, and Managed Service Provider. We specialising in hiring Talent across the Irish Creative Industries. We are the original agency of our kind, and remain the only such agency in Ireland.

For more than 20 years, we have provided first-class staffing solutions to the Broadcast, Media, Audio-Visual, Events, Advertising, Content Creation, and Arts and Culture sectors. To name just a few. 

We eliminate the hassle and sea of administration that comes with sourcing, screening, contracting, scheduling, and paying Talent. In doing this for our clients, we give you peace of mind, save you time and money, and empower you to concentrate on the creative particulars of your project. 

We are an agile, flexible, and experienced partner, dedicated to providing our clients with compliant and efficient hiring services. We prioritise professionalism and approachability.

We work with diverse clients to provide full-time and flexible staffing solutions. Some of our key collaborators include National, Global, and Commercial Broadcasters, VOD Platforms, Multi-National Communications Organisations, Advertising and Event Agencies, Independent Production Companies, Post Production Houses, Audio Visual Companies, and Managed Service Providers.

Our portfolio spans Audio-Visual Production for Corporate Events, Outside Broadcast, Live & Recorded Studio Shows, Content Creators, TV Dramas, Documentaries, Short and Feature Films, Commercial Shoots, Post-Production Services, and Administration and Customer Service Roles within the Media, Communication, Arts & Culture sectors.

We recruit Entry-Level roles, Senior Producer positions, and everything in-between. We provide trusted Talent across Administration and Office Support, Production Staff, Creative Spaces, and Technical Crews. Our extensive database of well-equipped, pre-screened professionals ensures we can fulfil a diverse range of staffing needs. Reach out to us to discover how our registered Talent matches your staffing requirements.

We offer a comprehensive range of services including Talent Sourcing, Screening, Contracting, Scheduling, Payroll Management, and much more. Our goal is to alleviate the administrative burden associated with staffing. We keep you compliant, offering you peace of mind to focus on your production.

Whether you require a particular skillset, supplementary or flexible staffing arrangements, full crew hire or managed service support, we will be your trusted partners. With a strategic and forward-thinking perspective, we evolve with your changing needs. Our adaptability has allowed us to maintain long-lasting client relationships, some of which span well over two decades.

The first step is to fully understand your requirements. We treat each project as a totally unique venture and as a result, ensure we nail down the particulars from the get-go.

Once we have the full picture, we leverage our expert talent pool and industry connections to source suitable candidates. We arrange interviews, handle negotiation, coordinate contracting, and look after payroll, if required. We strive for smooth and efficient workflow from start to finish.

Yes, we meticulously screen Talent by analysing their CVs and skillset before conducting comprehensive ‘Meet & Greet’ interviews. These one-on-one meetings allow us to delve deeper into their background, level of experience, and future potential. References are thoroughly checked to guarantee the quality and reliability of the Talent we register in our database.

Yes, in addition to our staffing solutions, we offer a convenient payroll service. We take care of all PAYE and Revenue return requirements to simplify the payment process for you and your team. You will receive one invoice, inclusive of all your statutory employment obligations.

Drop us a line!

You can reach us by phone +353 (1) 634 3100 or via email at info@productionpeople.ie.

Feel free to reach out. We’d be delighted to discuss your project needs and personnel requirements.

We’re here to assist you every step of the way.

The Production People is a Recruitment Agency, Freelance Crewing Service, and Managed Service Provider specialising in Creative Industries across the island of Ireland. This includes Film, Television, Broadcasting, Advertising, Events, and more.

We provide skilled staff, technical crew, and creative talent for exciting media and arts projects. We create perfect professional matches by connecting our long-term, reputable clients with the most suitable members of our vast Talent Pool. 

We work with diverse clients to provide full-time and flexible staffing solutions. Some of our key collaborators include National, Global, and Commercial Broadcasters, VOD Platforms, Multi-National Communications Organisations, Advertising and Event Agencies, Independent Production Companies, Post Production Houses, Audio Visual Companies, and Managed Service Providers.

The Talent we place work across a variety of sectors, including Audio-Visual Production for Corporate Events, Outside Broadcasts, Live & Recorded Studio Shows, Content Creation, TV Dramas, Documentaries, Short and Feature Film Projects, Commercial Shoots, Post-Production Services, and Administration and Customer Service roles. To name just a few!

We place Technical and Creative Crew, Senior Production Executives, Administrative Staff, and all levels of Production Support. We also offer opportunities college graduates looking to break into the industry. Our list of roles is extensive and our database of professionals is always growing. We evolve alongside client and industry needs.

The short answer is, “Yes”.  However, we accept entry-level Talent based on whether they fit our hiring criteria. For example, if they possess a media degree or have completed a relevant internship. We’re also masters of identifying transferrable skills and appreciate passionate applicants. Having the right interests, availability, aptitude, and attitude also makes an excellent candidate!

No, work is not guaranteed. The frequency of jobs is dependent on client needs and whether their requirements are full-time, temporary, short or fixed-term contracts, freelance, or flexible work opportunities.

No, there is no charge to join our exclusive and extensive database of industry Talent. We invite you to submit your application today and we’ll be in touch within a few weeks.

To sign up, fill out our application form here. Be sure to attach your CV. A member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible regarding next steps.

Yes, we organise ‘Meet & Greets’ with candidates before adding them to our database. During this one-on-one meetings, we will discuss your background, experience to date, and future ambitions.

Once your application is approved, you will be marked as ‘Available for Work’.  Any client work opportunities that match your skillset will be sent your way.

You will receive ‘Availability Checks’ directly to your inbox. These will outline particulars of the position, such as dates and location.

Please note: Availability Checks are not a guarantee of work, but rather a method of gauging your interest and availability for the position.

If we are in touch to confirm you have been selected for the advertised vacancy, a contract will be issued, and your details passed on to the client. 

On completion of the job to the client’s satisfaction, you will be paid promptly thereafter. From then on, you’re officially a working member of the Production People! 

We pay Talent via a Revenue compliant payroll system. If you possess a PPSN, you will be paid via PAYE. Alternatively, if you operated as a Limited Company, you are welcome to invoice us for the job.

In step with Revenue’s updated 2024 payment guidelines, we cannot accept invoices from sole traders living in the Republic of Ireland. You will need to be paid via our payroll system.

Payments are made fortnightly in arrears.

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