Freelance Creative Production Assistant

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
• Responsible for labeling, screening, logging, and dubbing melts, film transfers, and other footage as assigned
• Responsible for researching images, clips, music, and footage needed for projects
• Create clip reels from materials screened to be brought in to edit bays
• Research information on particular projects, sports, players, and teams
• Assist in writing/producing on-air promotional spots as needed
• Researching props, wardrobe, and other necessary items for shoots, including courier runs when necessary 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in a disciplinary area pertaining to the entertainment industry, 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 studio/production atmosphere is essential to understanding all that the job entails and what is expected
• Knowledge of sports is a plus
• Must have strong organizational, written and verbal communication, as well as follow-up skills 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• Familiar with PC and Mac, Quicktime Pro, and Photoshop is preferred 
• Knowledge of production/tape formats is a plus
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and adapt to various situations, possess strong initiative and determination
• Highly dependable, able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously