Film TV Research Assistant
Confidential
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Freelance Job
The role will focus on identifying relevant production companies, production offices, producers, agents, managers, financiers, creative collaborators, and other industry contacts whose work may align with the projects we are developing.
This is a remote freelance position, and you can work from anywhere - you may generally work your own hours.
Scope of Work
• Research companies, production offices, producers, agents, and managers using professional tools and databases.
-Organize and compile research findings into a structured format.
-Identify individuals and companies whose previous work, professional interests, or current projects align with specific film and television projects.
-Locate publicly available professional contact information, including company emails, office details, representatives, and submission policies.
-Organize research findings clearly across multiple spreadsheets and project files.
-Maintain accurate records of names, titles, companies, email addresses, websites, source links, notes, and outreach status.
-Prepare concise background notes explaining
Ideal Candidate:
A production assistant, development, agency, or entertainment PR experience.
Proven experience in working for film or tv production companies, producers/creative artists who need outreach help, organization skills across multiple sheets with contact information, emails, addresses, links to drives and multiple project files.
Excellent communication skills via email. Good for a person who is a natural writer and conversationalist. Excellent for a social person, who has previous experience in public relations, online research and fact-checking skills.
Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
Confidence managing multiple spreadsheets, contact lists, links, documents, and project files.
Excellent written English and professional email communication.
Ability to write naturally, warmly, and conversationally.
Good judgment when researching and communicating with senior industry professionals.
Respect for confidential creative materials and private project information.
Ability to work independently and provide clear progress updates.
Salary/Benefits
$20.00
- 30.00
per hour
Additional Information
An independent production company.
A brief description of your film or television industry experience.
Examples of similar research, outreach, production, PR, or contact-management work.
The professional databases and research tools you have used.
A short explanation of how you verify contact information and assess whether a person or company is relevant.
Your hourly rate and weekly availability.
Please do not submit a generic virtual-assistant application. We are specifically looking for someone who understands the film and television industry and can explain how their experience relates to this position.