Production Assistant

SummaryA Production Assistant (PA) supports the creative production staff in various assigned roles. Responsibilities may relate to all aspects of production, including general office duties (including handling phones and word processing), assisting and transporting talent, maintaining the green room, researching potential guests, operating cameras, managing digital outlets, and assisting other creative and technical personnel. A PA is expected to complete assigned tasks to the best of his or her ability and increase in knowledge and proficiency.

PA’s provide a key role in distribution of media through digital platforms, including You Tube, X, Facebook/Instagram, and other online outlets, as well as content support for LOI media apps.

As a part of a Christian association of churches, all employees are expected to adhere to the Statement of Faith and abide by the Employee Handbook.

Key Responsibilities Supervision:
Assignments are determined by the Head of Production. Various projects are led by a Supervising Producer. Individual personnel may oversee particular tasks with the PA providing secondary support.

Motivation: A desire to learn and grow is essential. A proactive approach to opportunities and a determination to complete tasks with excellence provide a pathway to advancement.

Workflow Management:
Clear guidance and direction allow a framework to manage personal workflow and time, meet production schedules, and communicate with supervisors and related departments.

Creativity:
Maximize opportunities to create, write, shoot, produce, and edit as needed.

Teamwork:
Cooperate and communicate with other creative and technical personnel on projects.

Quality Control:
Maintain alignment with legal guidelines, brand identity, and ethical standards.

Required

Skills & Qualifications

Education:

University-level degree in Media, Communications, or related field preferred, but not required.

Experience:

Television production experience preferred, but not required. Must have familiarity with online platforms, including You Tube, X, Facebook/Instagram.

Adaptation:
Must be able to learn applicable technology and platforms that may arise in the future.

Software:
Familiarity with Microsoft Office required.

Experience with You Tube Studio preferred.

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Premiere, Media Encoder, and After Effects, a plus. Will train on Broadcast Cloud Communication:
Excellent verbal and written skills.

Grace Under Pressure:
Ability to take direction and respond accordingly in high-stress situations while maintaining a temperament befitting a Christian organization.

Technical Knowledge:
Proficiency with industry-standard office software, familiarity with online media and social media administration, and an ability to learn organizationally utilized audio and video production software and hardware.

Physical Requirements:

May require moving heavy production equipment. May require driving personal or company vehicles to transport equipment or personnel.