Famil Host and Film Crew Location Manager

Job description

To escort five travel writers, photographers and videographers from Hong Kong on a 6-day familiarisation of Far North Queensland's tourism products and accommodation houses. Liaise with accommodation providers and tourism operators to ensure best quality product was on show and that the familiarisation returned best value for money in terms of exposure and up-sell.

To provide location and production support to the crew who were in tropical Far North Queensland filming content for Hong Kong print and online media during the 5-day familiarisation.

My roles

Researching talent and providing shooting brief, talent biographies and story synopsis for crew. 

Accompanying the crew to each location. 

Providing local knowledge, information and answering all questions about the destination.

Liaising with the transport company to ensure drivers arrived on time.

Introducing the crew to contributors and talent.

Managing all on ground logistics.

Carrying equipment.

Organising meals.

Managing transport, accommodation and location bookings as plans changed.