Job Description
The production assistant (PA) is an entry-level job for a film or television production. The position may be based in an office or on the set. The PA does just about anything and everything, from getting coffee to making script copies to shuttling crew or equipment around town as necessary. How much a production assistant does depends on the budget of the production, as well as how much confidence their superiors have in their abilities.
Salary range: $36000 - $46000 per year.
Responsibilities:
Schedule voice actors and other talent for recording time in the studio as well as any follow-up time for corrections or adjustments
Manage the CPO's schedule to ensure maximum time management value
Suggest creative or practical changes to scripts or storyboards to help improve production value and save money
Create, evaluate and oversee the budget for each production, ensuring we never exceed it
Order, reserve or rent equipment needed to complete a production or increase production value for a particular campaign
Assist in set design, script rewrites and other tasks assigned to you by the producer or director
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Television Production or related field required
Excellent attention to detail and willingness to be creative
Ability to manage budgets and schedules effectively with minimal supervision
Working knowledge of video equipment and software a plus
Familiarity with online video advertising a plus
Additional Information