Production Assistant - Full-time (Exempt)

LightSpeed VT is a training solutions company.

Our vision is to be the most widely used interactive virtual training company in the world.

Our purpose is to create cultures, develop people and grow revenue.

Our mission is to inspire people to learn by delivering the most engaging, innovative and reliable training solutions on the planet.

Summary:LightSpeed VT is a web based virtual training company that is licensed and private labeled to our clients as a “Saas” solution. In our company, a Production Assistant is responsible for setting up and breaking down our studio and greenroom, operating the teleprompter, camera, lighting, sound etc. and also taking raw footage, producing rough cut content as well as taking care of clients while filming. The Production Assistant has a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro X, Premiere and Photoshop, the ability to produce in a fast paced production environment, displays a high level of customer service and carries strong grammar and spelling skills with a good eye for detail. Description of Duties:

Assist Video Editors and Producers in all aspects of video production and studio management:

Manage studio equipment across studios, coordinate equipment needs per video shoot

Prepare and accurately operate studio equipment per video shoot

Prep and run teleprompter as necessary

Assist in camera operations per shoot (or relevant video/audio capture devices)

Ensure proper lighting configurations are utilized per shoot

Taking raw footage, and producing rough cut content

Maintain proper media handling and storage

Setting up and breaking down the studio & greenroom

Making sure the clients are fully taken care of while in filming

Further maintenance and miscellaneous for and around the production area

Assist editors in post-production tasks

Assist editing team with camera footage importing/ingesting tasks

Assist editing team with rough cutting footage

Assist in editing videos, incorporating live action and b-roll footage to accompany the narrative track/script

Export and compress edited videos for testing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Camera operations with lighting and sound (monitor audio quality and maintain mics)

Working knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Premiere and Photoshop

Ability to work and produce in a fast-paced production environment

Great analytical skills, must be able to understand and comprehend a wide variety of topics our subject matter experts are teaching

High level of customer service

Grammar and spelling skills along with a keen eye for errors

Strong interpersonal communication, great work ethic and positive attitude

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Video or Visual Technology, Film Production or equivalent

Experience in Graphic Design for video

Work Environment:

We operate in a professional office environment and routinely use standard office equipment. However, this position will spend time in film studio environment using industry standard equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is this position may also be required to lift and carry 35 to 50 lbs., climb steps, bend at waist/knees/head/arms and stand for long periods of time.

LightSpeed VT is an Equal Opportunity Employer