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Design > Production Assistant

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Short Description:

A Film/TV Production Assistant supports the cast and crew by handling various administrative and on-set tasks to ensure smooth production operations. They assist with setting up equipment, managing schedules, running errands, and coordinating communication between departments. Production Assistants may also help with paperwork, crowd control, and maintaining a clean and organized set. Their role is essential in keeping the production running efficiently by addressing logistical needs as they arise. Strong multitasking skills, adaptability, and a proactive attitude are key to success in this fast-paced role.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Act as a runner distributing messages or items for crew and cast.
  • Assist costume designers, directors, camera people, and other crew members.
  • Conduct crowd control by putting up signs, directing traffic, securing sets, etc.
  • Coordinate extras to ensure smooth production schedules.
  • Execute a wide range of errands as assigned.
  • Help prepare the set with lights, props, equipment, etc.
  • Perform administrative work (answering phones, paperwork, etc.
  • Prepare the set with lights, props, equipment, etc.
  • Print and distribute daily paperwork (e.g., scripts and call sheets).

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Attention to Detail: Being thorough in completing a wide range of work tasks.
  • Cooperation: Interacting with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Dependability: Consistently being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Communication: Listening and speaking with others to convey information effectively.
  • Stress Tolerance: Dealing calmly with directions and criticism in high-stress situations.
  • Time Management: Managing one's own time to meet deadlines.

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  • Education: Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Related Experience: Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations need a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations involve following instructions and helping others. Examples include food preparation workers, dishwashers, sewing machine operators, landscaping and groundskeeping workers, logging equipment operators, and baristas.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 0-1 year of preparation (Below 4.0)

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