
Olivia Stocker
Organised and proactive Production Secretary with experience supporting busy television productions from pre-production through to delivery.
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Organised and proactive Production Secretary with experience supporting busy television productions from pre-production through to delivery. Confident managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments, with a strong eye for detail and a calm, solutions-focused approach. Experienced in coordinating production administration, maintaining accurate documentation, and building positive working relationships across departments.
Known for being dependable, approachable and always willing to go the extra mile to help productions run smoothly and efficiently.
Experience
Production Secretary at Big Circus Media (2026-07 – 2026-08)
Matt Baker: Life With Dogs - BBC (10x30')
- Maintained legal documentation, contributor due diligence, financial admin and compliance filing to broadcaster standards
- Acted as a central liaison between production and editorial teams
- Managed production reporting, Albert sustainability submissions and expense reconciliations
- Coordinated diaries, meetings and travel arrangements for talent and crew
- Resolved day to day logistical problems in fast paced environments
Production Assistant at Big Circus Media (2026-03 – 2026-06)
Matt Baker Life With Dogs - BBC (10x30')
- Managed on-location and post-production support, including rushes wrangling (ShotPut Pro), Avid ingests and camera kit organisation and preparation
- Booked crew, arranged travel/accommodation, wrote call sheets and processed all talent and contributor needs
- Led contributor research, casting and compliance, including due diligence and release form management
- Assisted camera and sound departments on location (Sony FX9/FX3, GoPro, Sony mic kits, boom mic), attending every shoot
Production Secretary at Big Circus Media (2026-07 – 2026-08)
Our Barn In The Dales - Channel 4 (6x60')
- Supported the Head of Production with crew bookings, travel and accommodation logistics, and preparing and distributing call sheets
- Communicated effectively with crew on location and the production office to ensure an efficient flow of information throughout filming
- Oversaw cost saving spreadsheets to ensure the production remained within budget
- Scheduled daily meetings and resolved administrative and logistical issues effectively
Production Assistant at Big Circus Media (2026-02 – 2026-06)
Our Barn In The Dales - Channel 4 (6x60')
- Organised camera kit within the production office and prepared essential equipment before every shoot
- Initiated ingesting rushes using Avid Media Composer
- Maintained organisation within the office by updating rushes, kit and drive logs
- Independently compiled evidence, information and records for Albert sustainability in addition to completing the Carbon Action Plan to outline the productions environmental goals
- Recorded and filed all legal documentation
Production Assistant at Big Circus Media (2025-10 – 2026-03)
My Life at Christmas with Anita Rani - BBC One (3x60')
- Administered the transportation of media to post-production, completed Silvermouse paperwork, produced commissioner transcripts and verified contributor permissions against final programme edits independently
- Liaised with talent agents for high-profile contributors including Rod Stewart and Floella Benjamin
- Supported the smooth running of location shoots by coordinating catering for cast and crew, anticipating on-set requirements, and ensuring production operations ran efficiently throughout filming.
Production Assistant at Big Circus Media (2025-10 – 2026-03)
Inside Baileys at Christmas - Channel 4 (1x60')
- Managed media workflow end-to-end: data wrangling, secure backups (ShotPut Pro) and ingest
- Primary contributor contact, handling legal documentation and release forms
- Facilitated support across all shoots, preparing camera and sound equipment, assisting with on-set operations, and proactively resolving urgent production issues
- Completed due diligence checks and Albert sustainability reporting
Production Assistant at Big Circus Media (2025-10 – 2026-04)
Inside Legoland at Christmas / Inside Legoland: Brick by Brick - Channel 4 (2x60')
- Organised media workflows end-to-end: rushes wrangling, data transfers and ingests on Avid Media Composer to editors
- Oversaw contributor compliance, including due diligence checks and release form verification against final edits, briefing production teams on any concerns which arose
- Completed Silvermouse deliverables/paperwork, commissioner transcripts and spreadsheets tracking all legal documents including location, copyright and contributor release forms
- Served as a primary contact for contributors, including the England Women's Rugby Team, ensuring a professional on-set experience throughout filming
- Led Albert sustainability reporting, overseeing data collection and submission across both productions
Production Assistant at Big Circus Media (2024-05 – 2026-03)
Hotel Chocolat Unwrapped - Channel 4 (4x60')
- Oversaw production admin and paperwork across all stages, meeting broadcaster deadlines
- Handled contributor compliance: release forms, due diligence and legal documentation
- Independently delivered Silvermouse paperwork and commissioner transcripts to broadcasters
- Coordinated crew catering and assisted directors with day-to-day needs
Production Assistant at Big Circus Media (2024-08 – 2024-08)
Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker - Channel 4 (8x60')
- Organised travel and accommodation for contributors and crew
- Prepared call sheets and liaised with editorial/production teams on key details
- Assisted production teams with casting and story research
Production Assistant at Big Circus Media (2024-08 – 2024-08)
John Lewis at Christmas - Channel 4 (1x60')
- Assisted camera crew with equipment handling across shoots
- Operated sound equipment (Sony lav mics, boom)
- Supported contributor experience throughout filming
Education
A Levels in English Literature (A), Philosophy & Ethics (A), Music (A) – St Georges School, Harpenden (2023-09 – 2025-06)
Grade 8 in Piano – Trinity College London (2025-06)