Production Intern

Tombras•Knoxville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an 8.5-week paid internship opportunity at Tombras, offering $18 per hour with a maximum of 25 hours per week. The internship begins on September 23, 2026, and concludes on November 20, 2026. Interns will gain hands-on experience in production, supporting producers and project managers with various tasks related to studio and location shoots.

Requirements

Candidates should have prior work or life experience in a relevant field, be currently enrolled as a Senior in a Bachelor’s program, or a recent graduate with a major in Media, Marketing, Advertising, or similar field (a degree is not required)
1+ years of experience working with or studying video, photography, or editing
Must have an independent spirit, entrepreneurial attitude, and a drive for innovation
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the production team including producers, directors, and creatives both verbally and in writing
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Must be a team player who genuinely enjoys working with others
Must have a positive attitude and encourage collaboration
Proficiency in Excel and Word
Proficiency in various social media platforms
Must have a driver’s license and reliable car

Responsibilities

Assist producers with research, scheduling, casting, and location scouting
Assist producers with administrative duties of the department, booking crews, talent agency outreach, answering calls/emails, arranging travel, making photocopies, ordering equipment, and maintaining production supplies
Assist producers and project managers on logistics for studio and location shoots
Provide general assistance during shoots in the studio and on location as a Production Assistant (PA); Tasks may include setting up areas for prop or food stylists, client areas, pulling props, assisting the art department, being on-camera talent, assisting talent and freelance crew during arrival/departure, taking lunch orders, and cleaning up with the crew during wrap
Assist in the creation of various documents, files, orders, budgets, scripts, and research material
Take notes during creative and pre-production meetings
Assist with logistics during the shoot week
Provide daily support to production leads
Complete special projects as needed or requested