Production Assistant

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Assistant to support the production team in a hybrid role. Responsibilities involve administrative tasks, technical assistance, managing schedules, and ensuring smooth operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong communication skills, and is proficient in various office applications.

Qualifications

• Desired bachelor’s degree in film production or equivalent.
• Weight on computer literacy, word processing, and spreadsheet experience.
• Proficiency across both Macs and PCs.

Responsibilities

• Support Production team in day to day activities and tasks.
• Technical assistance for running operating systems and programs.
• Maintain internal tracking tools and manage meeting setups.

Skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in film production or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Job description

This entry level position provides administrative and backup support to the production team while providing an opportunity to learn about the production environment and process at ILM. They can be temporary positions but may evolve into longer term roles.

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work onsite in our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Production team in day to day activities, assist in production errands and tasks, and be the go-to for general needs to the entire crew

• Technical Assistance: Will need some technical ability and knowledge required to run Linux, Windows, and Mac-based programs for reviews with crew (dailies), clients, external vendors, and various meetings

• Conference room setup and troubleshooting, Viewstation setup and troubleshooting, basic technical troubleshooting (running generic scripts to resolve issues)

• Manage cc lists for reviews, shot notifications, tools updates, etc.

• Meeting Setup: PA will be tasked with notifying crew of all meeting/review times and locations (and making sure they attend), prepping the review playlists, and possibly taking notes; act as assistant to the Production Coordinators/Managers to help follow up on items after various meetings

• Internal Tracking Database: Will assist Production Coordinators in making sure internal tracking tools are up to date

• Schedule and Shot Tracking: Assist the Production Coordinators and Managers in making sure the physical schedule boards are up to date and all VFX elements are accounted for (matching the Internal Tracking Database)

• Show Schedule: Accountable for overall show calendar in keeping everyone on the same page of what’s happening on a daily basis (dailies, meetings, client reviews, etc)

• Contact Information: Maintain internal crew and client contact information, all internal email aliases for the show, and show webpage

• In charge of the ordering, delivery, and clean up of meals as needed (lunch, dinner, weekend), for a crew of 50-150; conceive, order, and set up of thematic crew parties, as needed

• Shipping and receiving (digital): Accountable for delivering and receiving all files sent between clients, external vendors, and internal crew at various locations; keep a meticulous account of all files transferred

• Shipping and receiving (practical): Prep, ship, receive, and keep a detailed account of all models, props, and media drives sent between various contacts

• Office maintenance: Organize the production office, order office supplies, keep the printer supplied with paper, etc.

• Organize and maintain the digital reference repository (digital artwork, movies, etc); also print physical copies of any reference when needed

• Required to book travel and accommodations for show leadership

• Tasked with handling all show expense reports

• Accountable for show petty cash, and accounting for spending

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in film production or equivalent preferred

• Minimum two years of related experience preferred, but not required

• Computer literacy; word processing and spreadsheet experience helpful

• Proficiency in Macs/PCs including Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Google Suite

• This position is on a guaranteed 40 hour work week, with daily overtime and some Saturday work required

• Ability to work on a computer/keyboard for long periods of time

• Ability to work overtime on an ongoing basis

• Ability to travel as needed

• Must have the ability to juggle multiple projects, work with diverse personalities and work within strict deadlines

• Attention to detail, follow through and strong communication skills

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $47,900 to $61,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.