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Amy Murrell

London

Summary

Highly organised and proactive individual with experience in both studio productions and live broadcast events. Expert in managing complex logistics - such as call-sheet distribution, crew coordination, equipment bookings, and freelancer scheduling - while ensuring seamless on-air delivery. Proven ability to liaise between production, engineering, talent, and external vendors to support efficient workflows and meet tight deadlines.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work history

Australia Working Holiday Visa

Temp Jobs
Australia


All rounder FIFO MINING - Western Australia (10/2024 - 05/2025)

  • Cleaning workshops, crib rooms, and machinery.
  • Loading/unloading equipment and supplies.
  • General upkeep of mining camp.


Production Coordinator - The Walt Disney Company - Melbourne, Victoria (04/2024 - 08/2024)

  • Distributed call sheets, daily progress reports, crew lists, schedule changes, and script revisions to all production crews.
  • Communicated all updates to cast, crew, transport, catering, and other departments efficiently.

Junior production engineer

Paramount
London
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported all studio shoots, responsible for rigging and de-rigging production equipment, including lighting, cameras, and sound systems.
  • Managed the monitoring and backup of live shoot recordings, ensuring efficient unloading of data onto production drives.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers to route studio and camera feeds to galleries as per director's requests.
  • Set up and configured Sony Venice 2 cameras, adjusting shooting formats to meet production requirements.
  • Filmed short movie interviews for MTV Digital using Sony FX9 and Sony Venice 2 cameras.

Operations assistant

Paramount
London
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated the allocation of broadcast equipment for all non-scripted shows, ensuring seamless operations across multiple productions.
  • Gained credits as Equipment Manager for the following productions:

- Cruising with Jane McDonald (Channel 5)

- MTV Pimp My Ride

- MTV Catfish UK

- Nick Knowles' Big House Clearout (Channel 5)

- A Christmas Cruise with Susan Salman (Channel 5)

  • Managed the procurement of repair quotes for studio and location-based equipment, ensuring quick turn around.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for production-related needs across all departments within MTV, Channel 5, and Nickelodeon, streamlining communication and workflow.
  • Played a key role in driving new and repeat business for internal productions within the studio.
  • Worked as a runner on MTV EMAs 2021 in Budapest, supporting the smooth execution of a live event.


Production Coordinator

VICE MEDIA
London
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Owned travel arrangements, shoot logistics and catering for all production teams.
  • Completing call sheets and risk assessments to send out to production teams ahead of location shoots.
  • Liaising with Kit room on equipment bookings.
  • Keeping track of budgets and completing credit card reconciliation for Production teams.
  • Setting up new suppliers.


Front of house receptionist

VICE MEDIA
London
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Acted as first point of contact for all staff and guests who arrived at VICE.
  • Handled all incoming calls to the main switchboard, transferring them to correct departments accordingly.
  • In charge of booking local and international couriers.


Lead Team Support

Kantar TNS
London
06.2017 - 04.2018
  • Oversaw the onboarding process for all new starters.
  • Managed the schedules and diaries of senior staff, coordinating meetings and prioritising tasks to maximise efficiency.
  • Responsible for booking freelancers for large-scale projects.


Administrative Executive

JCDecaux
London
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Provided administrative and secretarial support to the Contracts Administration Manager, Managing Director, International Sales Director, and the wider International Sales Team.


Education

NVQ Level 3 - Business and Administration

Kingston College
09/2014 - 02/2016

Skills

  • Live broadcast operation knowledge
  • Time management & coordination
  • Problem solving Under Pressure
  • Adaptable in fast-paced live environments


Timeline

Junior production engineer

Paramount
03.2023 - 12.2023

Operations assistant

Paramount
09.2021 - 03.2023

Production Coordinator

VICE MEDIA
04.2019 - 09.2021

Front of house receptionist

VICE MEDIA
04.2018 - 04.2019

Lead Team Support

Kantar TNS
06.2017 - 04.2018

Administrative Executive

JCDecaux
07.2016 - 03.2017

Australia Working Holiday Visa

Temp Jobs

NVQ Level 3 - Business and Administration

Kingston College
09/2014 - 02/2016
Amy Murrell