Production Assistant; Temporary
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Creative Arts/Media
TV & Film Production
Location: New York
Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator‑first, audience‑focused, tech‑forward, globally scaled.
Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.
If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next‑generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
Your New Role...We are seeking a Production Assistant to join the CNN Flash Docs team, creating premium longform content for CNN’s linear and digital platforms. The Production Assistant will support the lead producers, associate producers and senior leadership team in all aspects of development, production and post‑production.
Your Role Accountabilities...- The ideal candidate is creative and has a deep curiosity of news and popular culture.
- This person should be highly organized and detail‑oriented, as they will be responsible for supporting and producing multiple segments.
- Candidates should have experience supporting shoots in the field.
- There will be light to moderate travel.
- PA’s will be asked to transcribe drafts of compelling interview descriptions, guest bios, and headlines, and support research packets assigned by producers and the senior leadership team.
- Help manage workflows, calendars, and team communications
- Production Assistants should be prepared to pitch stories, characters, and experts.
- Candidates will be asked to develop, produce and edit content to be posted on social media.
- Knowlege of Iconik, Airtable and Adobe Premiere preferred
- Highly organized and detail‑oriented
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Passion for topical news and key issues of the moment, especially as related to popular culture.
- Understanding of diverse video formats, from live programming to storytelling
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Experience researching and developing stories through development.
- Experience in shooting and producing in the field.
- Second language is a plus.
- This candidate should be an effective communicator, capable of working closely with senior producers and producers on their scripts and pitches.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
- Active driver's license preferred.
Skydance is a next‑generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments:
Studios, Direct‑to‑Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.
We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability,…
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