Production Assistant (Freelance) in Los Angeles, CA, USA

The Production Assistant assists and supports all production and artistic operations functions. During rehearsals and performances the production assistant serves as a point of contact for the Director, Cast, Staff, Stage Manager, front of house staff, designers, and other vendors. The production assistant establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external contacts including venue contacts, artists, technical and creative service providers.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Eager to learn and accept direction
• Proficient computer skills including word software.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Collegial approach to communication, comfortable with occasional public speaking
• Ability to handle varied levels of multi‐tasking and to adapt to rapidly changing environments
• Working knowledge of Tv/Film/Theatre production procedures and practices a

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain the Production Calendar and Production Expenses to be paid worksheet
• Assist with the distribution, and management of production ‐ related contracts.
• Create rehearsal schedules and timelines for performances
• Communicate accurate information about production to Actors so they can effectively manage their responsibilities
• Manage Social Media
• May serve as crew at times to include creating stage diagrams and blocking charts for performances
• Overseeing the usability & condition of a venue, including locking/unlocking doors, turning on/off lights, checking cleanliness of dressing rooms

Other

• Must have transportation and smart phone for work related use.

Job Type:

• Part-time

Salary:

• $500.00 /year

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA (Required)

License:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Are you looking to pay or is this a collaboration?
Pay to hire someone

Is this ongoing work or a one off job?
Ongoing work

How would you prefer to pay?
Day rate

What’s your day rate budget range? (USD)
$250-350 (Industry average)

Do you have an estimate of the job or project length?
A few months

Are you a company or individual hiring?
Company

Do you have internal sign off on the hire?
Yes

Do you need to hire for a specific city, country or place?
Yes, they need to be at a location (give location in job title)

When do you want to have the freelancer secured by?
2-3 weeks

What is most important for this job?
Quality

Twine can guarantee 3 relevant freelancers for an upfront fee of $650/£500. Would you like to know more?
No

How many freelancers do you want to contact you?
4-5

Do you have a job specification or creative brief?
Yes (please enter this in the description)

Does the freelancer need insurance?
Yes

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me