Production Assistant

Create; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kitchen & pantry

Casual environment

Dog-friendly office

Employee events

Job summary

Create is an award winning entertainment marketing agency based in Los Angeles, focused on campaigns for film, TV, gaming and branding. We seek a Production Assistant to keep operations running smoothly and to connect all departments with initiative and clear judgement.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, detail orientation, and problem solving within a fast-paced, informal environment. Growth opportunities exist as you rotate into AV Editorial, Creative Producing, Content, Gaming, Design,

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and resourcefulness.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Comfortable with Office, Notion, Zoom and a willingness to pick up new project/asset management tools quickly.
• Discretion handling confidential creative, financial, or personal information.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; internship or study in film, television, advertising, or communications is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work in Los Angeles, in office every work day.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day office and administrative support, including front-desk coverage, phone and visitor management.
• Coordinate with delivery vendors and manage supply for kitchen, pantry, and facilities wide
• Assist Departments (Editorial, Produciing, Content, Design, Music, Gaming, Music, or Key Art) with administrative and/or production support as assigned
• Help plan and execute internal events and employee welfare tasks
• Take on ad hoc research and special projects from the Leadership Team
• Must have vehicle for light deliveries
• Must be able to lift boxes or objects weighing up to 30lbs

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

In-office presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Office

Notion

Zoom

Job description

Create is an award winning entertainment marketing agency specializing in the creative needs of film, television, gaming, and branding clients. We build campaigns for the titles and platforms audiences already care about: trailers, key art, digital content, and everything in between and we hire people who bring a distinct voice to that work. We’re based in Los Angeles and keep the agency creative, fast moving, and informal.

About the Role

The Production Assistant keeps the day-to-day operations running efficiently and is the connection of all Departments. Having initiative, a great awareness, and a good sense of what needs attention is essential.

The role receives limited attention by design. You will be expected to work with your teammates. You’ll need to think critically, solve problems as they arise, and use good judgement on what to escape. Attention to detail matters and keeping a level head under pressure is critical. The ability to stay calm and prioritize separates a good PA from a great one.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day office and admisnistrative support, including front-desk coverage, phone and visitor management, and general office upkeep.
• Coordinate with delivery vendors and manage supply for kitchen, pantry, and facilities wide
• Assist Departments (Editorial, Produciing, Content, Design, Music, Gaming, Music, or Key Art) with administrative and/or production support as assigned
• Help plan and execute internal events and employee welfare tasks
• Take on ad hoc research and special projects from the Leadership Team
• Must have vehicle for light deliveries
• Must be able to lift boxes or objects weighing up to 30lbs

What We’re Looking For

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and resourcefulness
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Comfortable with Office, Notion, Zoom and a willingness to pick up new project and/or asset management tools quickly
• Discretion handling confidential creative, financial, or personal information
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred, prior internship or study in film, television, advertising, or communications is a plus, but not required
• Ability to work in Los Angeles, in office every work day

Growth Plan

• This role is built as an entry point into the company. Production Assistants at Create are trained with the goal of moving into a department of their choosing, with direct mentorship from department leads. Departments include:
• AV Editorial
• Creative – Producing
• Content
• Gaming
• Design
• Music
• Key Art
• Interest in one or more of these areas is expected. We staff this role with the next step already in mind and we build training and shadowing time around where you want to go

Perks and Culture

• Beyond an excellent benefits package, Create offers a well stocked kitchen and pantry, a casual working environment, and a thriving employee appreciuation social activities. We are very dog friendly.
• Create is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all qualified applcants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics