What do Post Production Runners actually do? From preparing edit suites to delivering equipment, it's not just about making coffee! Here's a list of duties you may come across whilst working in a Post Production House! In larger Post Production Houses, there may be a Head Runner who will delegate the day’s responsibilities amongst the Runner’s team. If you would like to find out more about a day in the life of a Post Production Runner, check out What Do Post Production Runners Do?
Running a building
Opening up the building on an early shift
Closing down the building on a late shift
Alarming the building
Maintenance
Maintaining the building, for example replacing faulty light bulbs
Ordering stock including stationery, food and Friday treats
Logging stock expenses
Deep cleaning communal areas as well as the Runner’s kitchen
Deep cleaning crockery and utensils
In edit suites
Cleaning the edit suites
Removing used crockery from edit suites
Changing bins in the edit suites
Preparing the editing suites for clients to use
Moving clients between edit suites
Clearing out edit suites when clients leave
Keeping the editing suites and communal areas tidy
For clients
Receiving calls from clients to orders their breakfast, lunch, dinner or refreshments
Preparing client orders eg. toast, teas, coffees and porridge
Delivering orders to clients in their edit suites
Logging client expenses
Booking taxis and couriers for clients
Printing and delivering paperwork for clients
Out and about
Collecting lunch and dinner orders from local eateries
Purchasing supplies from local shops using petty cash
Purchasing Friday treats for clients!
Collecting or delivering equipment to and from local companies
Collecting or delivering confidential hard drives between buildings
Training opportunities
Training on Reception
Training in the Library
Sitting in with clients if the opportunity arises
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