Production Assistant (Temporary)
About The Position
Skydance is seeking a Production Assistant to join the CNN FlashDocs team, which creates premium longform content for CNN’s linear and digital platforms. The role supports lead producers, associate producers, and senior leadership throughout development, production, and post-production. The successful candidate is creative, curious about news and popular culture, organized, and detail-oriented, and will support and produce multiple segments. The position involves supporting shoots in the field and light to moderate travel. Production Assistants may transcribe interview descriptions, guest bios, and headlines; support research packets; manage workflows, calendars, and team communications; pitch stories, characters, and experts; and develop, produce, and edit content for social media. Skydance is a global media and entertainment company with Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media business segments. The company emphasizes collaboration, creativity, technology, and an inclusive workforce. The listed hiring salary range is $43,680 to $81,120 per year; actual pay depends on job-related factors. The posting also describes compensation components and employee benefits.
Requirements
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Passion for topical news and current issues, especially those related to popular culture.
- Understanding of diverse video formats, from live programming to storytelling.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Experience researching and developing stories through development.
- Experience shooting and producing in the field.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with senior producers and producers on scripts and pitches.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Iconik, Airtable, and Adobe Premiere.
- A second language.
- An active driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Support lead producers, associate producers, and senior leadership in development, production, and post-production.
- Support and produce multiple segments.
- Support shoots in the field; the role includes light to moderate travel.
- Transcribe drafts of interview descriptions, guest bios, and headlines.
- Support research packets assigned by producers and the senior leadership team.
- Help manage workflows, calendars, and team communications.
- Pitch stories, characters, and experts.
- Develop, produce, and edit content for social media.
- Work closely with senior producers and producers on scripts and pitches.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee wellness program
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Vacation
- Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards may also be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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