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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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The Production People is a Recruitment Agency, Freelance Crewing Service and Managed Service Provider specialising in the Creative Industries across the island of Ireland.  We are the ORIGINAL and remain the ONLY dedicated agency of its kind in Ireland. 

For over 20 YEARS we have provided first-class staffing solutions to the Creative Industries of Broadcast, Media, Audio-Visual, Events, Advertising, Content Creation and Arts and Culture, to name just a few. 

Our job is to remove the hassle and administration burden of sourcing, screening, contracting, scheduling and paying talent, giving you peace of mind, saving you time and money, and allowing you to concentrate on the creative element of your project. 

We are an agile and flexible partner, always aiming to provide our clients with compliant and efficient services that encompass peace of mind and professionalism.

We collaborate and provide full-time and flexible staffing solutions with a wide range of businesses, including National and Commerical Broadcasters, VOD Platforms, Global Communications Organisations, Advertising and Event Agencies, independent Production Companies, Audio Visual Companies and Managed Service Providers, on a vast variety of projects.

Our portfolio spans Audio-Visual production for Corporate Events, Outside Broadcast, Live & Recorded studio shows, Content Creators, TV Dramas, Documentary, Film, Commercial Shoots, Post-Production Services, Administration and Customer Service roles within the Media, Communication, Arts & Culture sectors.

From Entry-level positions to Senior Producer roles and everything in-between. We provide trusted talent across Administration and Office Support, Production Staff, Creative Minds, and Technical Crews. Our extensive database of professional talent ensures that 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, ensure compliance and peace of mind and allow you to focus on your project’s creative aspects.

Whether you require an Individual Skillset, Supplementary or Flexible Staffing Arrangements, Full Crew Hire or Managed Service Support, we are trusted partners who co-create with you the services required. With a strategic perspective, we evolve with your changing needs and maintain lasting client relationships, some of which span over twenty years.  

Our process begins with fully understanding your requirements. Once we have the full picture, we then leverage our expert talent pool and industry connections to source suitable candidates, arranging interviews, negotiation and full contracting and payroll if required. Always ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow from start to finish.

We meticulously screen talent by analysing their CVs and conducting comprehensive ‘Meet & Greet’ interviews to delve deeper into their background, level of experience and future potential. References are thoroughly checked as needed to ensure the quality and reliability of the talent we provide.

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

Just get in touch.

You can reach us by phone +353 (1) 634 3100 or via email at info@productionpeople.ie. Feel free to get in touch to discuss your project needs and the type of personnel you seek.

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 uniquely in the Creative Industries across the island of Ireland.   We match the staffing needs of our long-term and reputable clients with the talent and skills of our trusted talent pool. 

We work with National and Commerical Broadcasters, VOD Platforms, Global Communications Organisations, Advertising and Event Agencies, Independent Production Companies, Audio Visual Companies, Managed Service Providers and many more organisations within the Media, Communication, Arts & Culture sectors.

The talent we place work within a variety of sectors, including Audio-Visual production for Corporate Events, Outside Broadcasts, Live & Recorded studio shows, Content Creation, TV Dramas, Documentary, Film, Commercial Shoots, Post-Production Services, Administration and Customer Service roles to name just a few.

We place Technical Crew, Senior Production Executives, Administrative staff, all levels of Production Support right down to the college graduate looking for that first step into the industry.  The list of roles is extensive, and our database of professional talent is always growing and evolving with our client’s needs.

Yes, is the short answer.  However, we accept entry-level talent based on whether they fit any of our hiring criteria. Including; education, internships/work experience or having the right interest, availability, aptitude & attitude to work with our clients.

No. Work is not guaranteed but instead dependent exclusively on our client’s needs, and whether their requirements are full-time, temporary, short, or fixed-term contract, freelance or flexible work opportunities.

No. There is no charge to join our exclusive and extensive database of industry talent and you can join today. 

To sign up, fill out our website form and attach your CV. A member of our team will be in touch to let you know what the next steps are.

Yes. We organise ‘Meet & Greets’ with talent before placing them on our database. Here we will discuss your background, experience to date and future ambitions.

After you join and we believe your skillset complements our client’s needs, you will be marked as available for work, and any work opportunities you are deemed suitable for will be sent your way. 

If the role is a freelance or temporary position, an ‘Availability Check’ for the particular date/s in question will be sent to you.  Once you accept an availability check and we confirm the job, 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 and officially become a Production People Agency worker!


We run our own payroll and make payments to our talent via PAYE or by invoice if you are a LTD Company, or a tax-compliant independent contractor. Payments are made fortnightly in arrears.

Just get in touch.

You can reach us on www.productionpeople.ie, by phone +353 (1) 634 3100 or via email at info@productionpeople.ie.  We’re here to assist you every step of the way.

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