Production Assistant

Job description

Core Duties and Responsibilities: - Attend production meetings. - Type, edit, copy, and distribute scripts. - Organize travel arrangements for cast, crew, and production staff. - Coordinate accommodation for cast and crew. - Prepare and distribute schedules, rundowns, and cue sheets. - Accurately log video footage and catalog metadata. - Assist cast members and occasionally run personal or production-related errands. - Run errands between the production office and other departments as needed. - Manage basic accounting tasks, including processing expenses and petty cash. - Keep track of timing during live or recorded programs. - Set up pre-recorded material for use in the studio or control room. - Create schedules, shot lists, logs, and other documentation for post-production. - Monitor live feeds and assist with breaking news coverage. - Support crews with logistics, equipment coordination, and basic production needs. - Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: - Previous experience in a creative function in TV production/TV newsroom as an intern or production assistant preferred. - Editorial experience a must have. - Bachelor’s degree: Communications/Broadcasting/Ma...