SECOND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (AD)

Legendary Studio Shows (LSS) Universal, LLC.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Legendary Studio Shows (LSS) Universal, LLC. seeks an experienced Second Assistant Director to support the 1st AD by organizing cast, crew and daily schedules on TV/streaming projects in Los Angeles.

The role involves planning daily shooting schedules, coordinating with actors and extras, directing extras on big setups, and ensuring location security. Ideal candidates bring prior PA experience and a knack for multitasking and delegation for fast-paced productions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as production assistant.
• 3–4 years in video production/film industry.
• Ability to multi-task and delegate.
• Strong organization and planning.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage call sheets for each shoot day.
• Coordinate with actors, extras and departments to ensure on-set readiness.
• Direct extras on larger scenes and cue movements during filming.
• Coordinate with security to keep filming locations secure.

Skills

Multitasking

Delegation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Seeking an experienced Second Assistant AD to support the creation and development of LSS Universal

originals for television and streaming platforms.

Business Line: Television Production

Production Type: Films | Show Series

Position: Freelance

Project Hire: Production Specific

The Second (2nd) Assistant Director (AD) role ensures that the 1st Assistant AD is fully supported by assisting cast, crew and schedules. They plan for that daily schedule, as well as the overall production timeline.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The 2nd AD must be able to manage:

Call sheets. The second assistant director is in charge of creating the next day's shooting schedule and distributing it to all departments.

Coordination. During filming, second assistant director coordinates with actors and extras to make sure that everyone is on set and camera ready when their respective scenes are ready to be filmed.

Directing extras. The 2nd AD (or 3rd AD on larger sets) is generally in charge of directing extras. During large scenes, they direct extras' movements before the scene and cue them during filming.

Security. The 2nd AD is responsible for coordinating with security and keeping the public out of filming locations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience as production assistant

3-4 years working in the video production/film industry as a cinematographer.

Ability to multi-task and delegate

Good sense for organization and planning

Strong attention to detail

Basic knowledge and understanding of all the various departments found on a film set.