Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Production Assistant (Office and possible field)

Busy documentary production company looking for an office production assistant. You will be reporting directly to and assisting the production manager with all aspects of production.

Job Qualifications:
• Have an interest in the documentary world.
• Be thorough, very organized and detail oriented.
• Quick learner / sharp
• Not afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand what’s explained.
• Able to multitask and know assignments what to prioritize
• Take direction and follow through and update on all tasks that you are given
• Excellent written skills and professional demeanor in the office.
• Detailed technical knowledge not required but must have a strong desire to learn and be “teachable”
• Four year college degree

JOB MUSTS:
• 6 months – 1.5 year related office and onset production assistant experience
• A VERY strong understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Gmail

Your primary duty is to assist the production manager in various capacities such as:
• Creating and updating contact lists
• Creating call sheets
• Assisting manager with postproduction deliverables
• Phones
• Running errands pertaining to daily production needs
• Research clips to be used in shows
• Code bills, invoices, purchase orders
• Filing and binders for productions
• Take notes when needed and give updates on work progress when asked.

Hours/Pay/Length of job:
• Typical office hours are 8:50am – 6pm* give or take. If needed longer you must be wiling to work longer. The best attitude is “first one in, last one out”.
*during production weeks, hours are longer.
• $625/week (no negotiation)

If you can meet and/or address all of the qualifications above, please:
1. Attach your resume AND cover letter to the email
2. List at least two industry references and one personal reference w/ contact information

IMPORTANT: write “Office Production Assistant” in the subject of email.