Assistant Location Manager

The Assistant Location Manager supports the Location Manager — supplementary scouting, on-set coordination, paperwork, and team supervision.

What the role does

• Conducts supplementary scouts + verifies shortlisted locations
• Manages on-set Locations team during shoot day
• Handles paperwork — location agreements, permit applications, insurance
• Supervises Location Assistant and Location Trainee

Position

Reports to Location Manager. Supervises Location Assistant and Location Trainee.

Career progression

SI Competency Framework Level 4 — Expert. Path: Location Trainee → Location Assistant → Assistant Location Manager → Location Manager.

Working pattern

Freelance, prep + shoot.