Production Assistant

Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Foundation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 185,000 - 369,000; Part time

Job summary

Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Foundation is seeking a Production Assistant for on-site work in Quezon City. This part-time, project-based role supports all stages of production from pre-production to post-airing, ensuring timely, well-documented, and recoverable work.

You will coordinate schedules, shoots, and materials; assist during shoots with basic audio, lighting, and equipment setup; manage transcripts and archiving; and maintain a tight feedback loop to keep airing on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules, call sheets, and logistics for shoots
• Track production requirements (permits, releases, approvals)
• Ensure materials are complete before shoot and airing deadlines
• Assist during shoots with basic audio setup and monitoring
• Lighting setup and adjustments
• Equipment preparation and troubleshooting
• Transcribe interviews, scripts, and relevant segments accurately
• Organize raw and final materials into structured storage
• Ensure files are clearly labeled, versioned, retrievable
• Maintain complete archive of episodes, permits and releases
• Escalate issues to avoid airing delays

Job description

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Part-time | Output-based

Reports to: Head of Production

Role Summary

The Production Assistant ensures that all production activities—from pre-production to post-airing—are executed smoothly, documented properly, and recoverable at any time. This role is operational, detail-heavy, and deadline-driven.

Core Responsibilities

• 1. Production Operations Support
  • Coordinate schedules, call sheets, and logistics for shoots
  • Track all production requirements (permits, releases, approvals)
  • Ensure all materials are complete before shoot and airing deadlines
• 2. Shoot Execution Support
  • Assist during shoots with:
    • Basic audio setup and monitoring
    • Lighting setup and adjustments
    • Equipment preparation and troubleshooting
  • Act as runner/problem-solver during live production constraints
• 3. Content & Documentation Management
  • Transcribe interviews, scripts, and relevant segments accurately and on time
  • Organize raw and final materials (video, audio, documents) into structured storage
  • Ensure all files are clearly labeled, versioned, and retrievable
• 4. Institutional Memory & Archiving
  • Maintain a complete and searchable archive of episodes, permits and releases, case documents, episode data, etc.
  • Ensure that any past episode or document can be retrieved within minutes when requested
• 5. Coordination & Communication
  • Liaise with the Social Coordinator, production team, other participants of the tv show where appropriate
  • Follow up relentlessly on missing documents or incomplete requirements
  • Escalate issues early before they affect airing schedules

Accountability Metrics

• Zero missing required documents at time of airing
• All materials archived and retrievable within 5-10 minutes
• Transcriptions delivered within agreed turnaround time
• No production delays caused by lack of preparation

Reality of the Role

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Requires high attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Mistakes affect real beneficiaries and public broadcast credibility

This role requires strong ownership. The Production Assistant is expected to proactively identify gaps, follow through on incomplete tasks, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Work arrangement & compensation

• Work arrangement: On-site (Quezon City)
• Employment type: Project-based
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience and role requirements

Office location

2nd Floor, GMA Kapuso Center

GMA Network Drive cor. Samar Ave., Diliman, Quezon City