PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Lssuniversal; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

LSS Universal is seeking a Production Assistant to support executive producers and the production team in live events across multiple venues. You will help develop and execute concerts, comedy shows, and stage plays, coordinating schedules and communications.

The role requires strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and willingness to learn; there is frequent collaboration with venue contacts, vendors, and staff across departments.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience as a student, volunteer, stage manager or in other production role.
• Highly proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and teamwork.
• Comfortable with occasional public speaking.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to rapid changes.
• Working knowledge of theatrical, film, and/or production procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the annual Production Calendar and schedules.
• Assist with creation, distribution, and management of production-related contracts.
• Create rehearsal schedules and timelines for performances.
• Communicate accurate information about productions to staff to manage responsibilities.
• Research potential venues and maintain a venue database in the staff portal.
• Research local, regional, national, and international entertainers.
• Assist with the creation of production expense budgets for performance events.

Skills

Multitasking

Public speaking

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

MS Word/Excel

Venue research

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Seeking to grow a production team in the area of live events in multiple locations.

Business Line: Live on Stage

Production Type: Concerts | Comedy Shows | Musical/Stage Plays

Position: Freelance

Project Hire: Production Specific

The Production Assistant (PA) will work directly with Executive Producers (EP) & Producers to assist with the development and execution of live concerts, comedy shows and stage plays.The PA supports all productions and artistic operational functions. LSS Universal (LSSU) performances encompass a wide variety of venues ranging from large theaters to arenas.

The PA serves as a point of contact for the EP, Producer, LSSU staff, stage manager, stage crew, front of house Visual Merchandiser vendors. The production assistant establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external contacts including venue contacts, opening artists, technical and creative service providers.

DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

The PA must be able to:

• Maintain the annual Production Calendar and schedules
• Assist with the creation, distribution, and management of production‑ related contracts.
• Create rehearsal schedules and timelines for performances
• Communicate accurate information about productions to LSS Universal staff to effectively manage responsibilities
• Research potential venues and maintain a venue database in the staff portal
• Research local, regional, national, and international entertainers
• Assists with the creation of production expense budgets for performance events

1‑2 years experience as a student, volunteer, stage manager or in other production role.

Eager to learn and accept direction

Highly proficient computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet software.

Excellent organizational and planning sk ills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated evidence of successful teamwork. Collegian 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 theatrical, film, and/or production procedures and practices and eagerness to apply that knowledge in a wide range of productions.