Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

We are seeking a Production Assistant to join the team, creating premium longform content. The Production Assistant will support the lead producers, associate producers and senior leadership team in all aspects of development, production and post-production.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• The ideal candidate is creative and has a deep curiosity of news and popular culture.
• This person should be highly organized and detail-oriented, as they will be responsible for supporting and producing multiple segments.
• Candidates should have experience supporting shoots in the field.
• There will be light to moderate travel.
• PAs will be asked to transcribe drafts of compelling interview descriptions, guest bios, and headlines, and support research packets assigned by producers and the senior leadership team.
• Help manage workflows, calendars, and team communications.
• Production Assistants should be prepared to pitch stories, characters, and experts.
• Candidates will be asked to develop, produce and edit content to be posted on social media.

Qualifications & Experience...
• Knowledge of Iconik, Airtable and Adobe Premiere preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for topical news and key issues of the moment, especially as related to popular culture.
• Understanding of diverse video formats, from live programming to storytelling.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Experience researching and developing stories through development.
• Experience in shooting and producing in the field.
• Second language is a plus.
• This candidate should be an effective communicator, capable of working closely with senior producers and producers on their scripts and pitches.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Active driver's license preferred.