Production Assistant (Features)

Purpose of the job:

The Production Assistant provides administrative support to the production management team and show supervisors.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setup of dailies, nightlies, and all client reviews in the Screening Room and view stations
• Creates and maintains show board with revisions, omits, and shot length changes; updates the production tracking system and notifies the affected crew as needed
• Coordinates the ordering, delivery, and clean up of food and drink
• Responsible for administrative tasks including scheduling of meetings, booking conference rooms, filing of documentation, and general administrative support for the production team
• Maintains show administrative documentation including show crew lists, distribution lists, contact information and meeting schedules for the show web site
• Completes research as needed for production team and show supervisors
• Tracks all shipping and receiving to and from clients and DD LA
• Maintains a stock of office supplies for the production office
• Assists with facility event planning

Qualifications:

 Education and/or Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in film, art, communications or related field
• Production experience a plus
• Experience with visual effects or feature animation systems and pipelines a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Apps required
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a high pressure environment

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands: 

• Office working environment
• Hours for this position are based on normal working hours but will require extra hours pending production needs
• Walking/bending/sitting
• Applicant must have a valid Driver’s license and must have reliable transportation, a clean driving record and up to date car insurance and registration. A driving background check will be conducted as condition of employment.