Writer'S Assistant / Production Assistant
FMIY Interactive
Studio City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 2/2/2015 10:38:00 PM PST
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We're a creative media company hiring an assistant for the producer of high quality web series, digital content, and TV shows. This is a fun, friendly, female-driven office and we're looking for an efficient, hard working and easygoing team player to keep our executive producer organized and on task. The right candidate will have a can-do spirit, good sense of humor, possess honesty and integrity, and help our team stay five steps ahead at all times. You should be able to work independently as well as take direction from the boss and our creative team while assisting with a variety of tasks.
Main Duties:
• Assist in coordinating multiple productions including scheduling, making call sheets, etc.
• Some pre-production and on-set producing duties (i.e. budgeting, prop lists, etc.)
• Typing scripts in Final Draft and distributing to production teams
• Tracking script revisions for multiple series
• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments and conference calls
• Maintaining calendar
• Handling personal errands and lunch/coffee runs for office
• Booking travel and creating itineraries
• Tracking receipts and expenditures
• Event planning
• Light office maintenance (purchasing supplies, coordinating repairs with property manager, etc.)
Necessary skills:
• Producing or production management experience
• Familiarity with production processes and terms as well as the rhythm of working within multiple series
• Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Word and Excel) and Google apps
• Ability to write professionally in multiple formats and for distinct audiences
• Familiarity with Final Draft and script formatting
• Comfortable with both Mac/PC
Helpful skills:
• Familiarity with web series & production as well as distribution platforms
• Familiarity with eBooks or publishing world
• Production background and/or writer's assistant experience
• Marketing, PR and Social Media experience preferred
Applicants must have laptop and reliable car. We're located in Studio City and our office hours are 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, but you should be flexible with scheduling based on production needs. This is a full-time salaried position ($600 - $700 per week based on experience) with lots of opportunities for advancement.