Production Intern

Tombras; Knoxville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tombras is seeking a Production Intern in Knoxville, TN for 8.5 weeks at $18/hour, starting 9/23/26 and ending 11/20/26, up to 25 hours per week.

You will assist producers with research, scheduling, casting, location scouting, and logistics for shoots, plus on-set support as a PA, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Senior in a Bachelor's program or recent graduate in Media/Marketing/Advertising
• 1+ years of experience with video, photography, or editing
• Independent spirit and entrepreneurial attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication with production team
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Team player who enjoys collaborating
• Positive attitude and collaboration
• Driver's license and reliable car

Responsibilities

• Assist producers with research, scheduling, casting, and location scouting
• Assist producers with administrative duties of the department, booking crews, talent agency outreach, answering calls/emails, arranging travel, making photocopies, ordering equipment, and maintaining production supplies
• Assist producers and project managers on logistics for studio and location shoots
• Provide general assistance during shoots in the studio and on location as a Production Assistant (PA); Tasks may include setting up areas for prop or food stylists, client areas, pulling props, assisting the art department, being on-camera talent, assisting talent and freelance crew during arrival/departure, taking lunch orders, and cleaning up with the crew during wrap
• Assist in the creation of various documents, files, orders, budgets, scripts, and research material
• Take notes during creative and pre-production meetings
• Assist with logistics during the shoot week
• Provide daily support to production leads
• Complete special projects as needed or requested

Skills

Video editing

Photography

Communication

Organization

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Excel

Word

Social media platforms

Driver's license

Education

Senior in Bachelor's program

Recent graduate in Media/Marketing/Advertising

Tools

Excel

Word

Social media platforms

Job description

Tombras, a 600+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Production Intern.

You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.

Where you'll be working:

Knoxville, TN

What to expect as a Production Intern at Tombras:

Commitment to a 8.5 week, paid internship of $18 an hour starting on 9/23/26 and ending on 11/20/26 with a maximum of 25 hours per week.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist producers with research, scheduling, casting, and location scouting
• Assist producers with administrative duties of the department, booking crews, talent agency outreach, answering calls/emails, arranging travel, making photocopies, ordering equipment, and maintaining production supplies
• Assist producers and project managers on logistics for studio and location shoots
• Provide general assistance during shoots in the studio and on location as a Production Assistant (PA); Tasks may include setting up areas for prop or food stylists, client areas, pulling props, assisting the art department, being on-camera talent, assisting talent and freelance crew during arrival/departure, taking lunch orders, and cleaning up with the crew during wrap
• Assist in the creation of various documents, files, orders, budgets, scripts, and research material
• Take notes during creative and pre-production meetings
• Assist with logistics during the shoot week
• Provide daily support to production leads
• Complete special projects as needed or requested

What you bring:

• Candidates should have prior work or life experience in a relevant field, be currently enrolled as a Senior in a Bachelor’s program, or a recent graduate with a major in Media, Marketing, Advertising, or similar field (a degree is not required)
• 1+ years of experience working with or studying video, photography, or editing
• Must have an independent spirit, entrepreneurial attitude, and a drive for innovation
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the production team including producers, directors, and creatives both verbally and in writing
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player who genuinely enjoys working with others
• Must have a positive attitude and encourage collaboration
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Proficiency in various social media platforms
• Must have a driver’s license and reliable car

Why you'll want to work at Tombras:

• Family – It comes first on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day one. We strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
• Dog-friendly offices
• A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

Want more reasons to work at Tombras? Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values.

Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.