Creative Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

FOX Sports is looking for a Creative Production Assistant to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. Under general supervision, the Creative Production Assistant is responsible for providing support for the creation of promotional campaigns for FOX Sports. This includes acquiring, logging, and researching any materials needed for the production of a promo. The Creative Production Assistant works closely with the creative directors, producers, and project managers in the edit bays, on shoot locations, and in the office to ease and support the workflow for a given project.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Organize and track all folders, notes, files, tapes, and materials needed for the pre-production, production, and post-production phases for a given project
• Provide overall production support and assistance to creative directors, producers, and project managers for the completion of a promo
• Label, screen, log, and dub melts, film transfers, and other footage as assigned
• Research images, clips, music, and footage needed for projects
• Research props, wardrobe, and other necessary items for shoots. Courier runs when necessary
• Research information on particular projects, sports, players, and teams
• Download, import, and export files for a project
• Create clip reels from materials screened to be brought in to edit bays
• Assist in writing/producing on-air promotional spots as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Intern experience in a similar field or a vast knowledge of what it takes to produce a high-quality promotion or show
• Experience in a job or internship in a similar atmosphere so that he/she understands what is expected and what the job entails
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and follow-up skills
• Basic level of mathematical/reasoning skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• General internet search capability
• Highly dependable, able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to learn and adapt to various situations, possess strong initiative and determination
• Able to deal with tight deadlines and rush situations in a composed professional way
• Able to work the occasional weekend or late night on limited notice

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Bachelor's degree; preferably in a disciplinary area pertaining to the entertainment industry
• Knowledge of sports
• Knowledge of production/tape format
• Familiar with PC and Mac, QuickTime Pro, and Photoshop