Production Assistant
About The Position
Core Duties and Responsibilities: Attend production meetings. Type, edit, copy, and distribute scripts. Organize travel arrangements for cast, crew, and production staff. Coordinate accommodation for cast and crew. Prepare and distribute schedules, rundowns, and cue sheets. Accurately log video footage and catalog metadata. Assist cast members and occasionally run personal or production-related errands. Run errands between the production office and other departments as needed. Manage basic accounting tasks, including processing expenses and petty cash. Keep track of timing during live or recorded programs. Set up pre-recorded material for use in the studio or control room. Create schedules, shot lists, logs, and other documentation for post-production. Monitor live feeds and assist with breaking news coverage. Support crews with logistics, equipment coordination, and basic production needs. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 2+ years' post college work experience ideally in a creative function such as TV production, marketing, radio, or social media.
- Bachelor's degree: Communications/Broadcasting/Marketing or related field.
- GPA Requirement 3.8 or above
- Strong working knowledge of politics, journalism, and current events
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under intense deadlines in a demanding environment.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
- Ability to anticipate needs and handle multiple tasks at once.
Nice To Haves
- Technical ability with non-linear broadcast video editing equipment a plus
Responsibilities
- Attend production meetings.
- Type, edit, copy, and distribute scripts.
- Organize travel arrangements for cast, crew, and production staff.
- Coordinate accommodation for cast and crew.
- Prepare and distribute schedules, rundowns, and cue sheets.
- Accurately log video footage and catalog metadata.
- Assist cast members and occasionally run personal or production-related errands.
- Run errands between the production office and other departments as needed.
- Manage basic accounting tasks, including processing expenses and petty cash.
- Keep track of timing during live or recorded programs.
- Set up pre-recorded material for use in the studio or control room.
- Create schedules, shot lists, logs, and other documentation for post-production.
- Monitor live feeds and assist with breaking news coverage.
- Support crews with logistics, equipment coordination, and basic production needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary - $56k to $60k dependent on location, skills and relevant experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
