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Production Assistant Intern

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Tombras

Aug 9, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Knoxville

Requirements

  • Commitment to an 8 week, paid internship, $18 an hour starting on 10/7/24 and ending on 12/13/24 with a maximum of 25 hours per week.
  • 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.
  • Independent spirit
  • Entrepreneurial attitude
  • 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.
  • Is 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.
  • Driver’s license and reliable car.
  • 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.

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.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship commitment is for 8 weeks, starting on 10/7/24 and ending on 12/13/24.

Is this position paid?

Yes, this internship is paid at a rate of $18 per hour.

How many hours per week will I be expected to work?

You will be expected to work a maximum of 25 hours per week.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Production Assistant Intern?

Primary responsibilities include assisting producers with research, scheduling, casting, location scouting, and various administrative duties, as well as providing general assistance during shoots.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Candidates should have prior work or life experience in a relevant field and should be currently enrolled as a Senior in a Bachelor’s program or a recent graduate with a major in Media, Marketing, Advertising, or a similar field.

Is a degree required for this position?

A degree is not required, but relevant education or experience is preferred.

What skills are considered essential for this internship?

Essential skills include excellent organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Excel and Word, effective communication with the production team, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Will I need to travel for this internship?

Yes, the job may require traveling overnight and driving long distances as needed.

What is the work environment like for this internship?

The work environment is fast-paced, requiring collaboration with various production team members and adapting quickly to different tasks during shoots.

Do I need to have my own transportation?

Yes, a valid driver’s license and reliable car are required for this position.

Are there any physical requirements for this internship?

Yes, the job may involve sitting for extended periods, occasional walking and standing, and lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.

What should I expect in terms of support during the internship?

You will provide daily support to production leads and assist with various tasks as needed throughout the internship.

Will there be opportunities to work on special projects?

Yes, you will complete special projects as needed or requested during the internship.

What qualities are ideal for a candidate applying for this internship?

Ideal candidates should possess an independent spirit, entrepreneurial attitude, drive for innovation, a positive attitude, and a genuine enjoyment of teamwork and collaboration.

Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results.®

Marketing & Advertising
Industry
201-500
Employees
1946
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tombras is a 400+ person, full-service agency with a digital mindset. We are one of the top independent agencies in North America. We are united by our philosophy: Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results.® 2020 ADWEEK Fastest Growing Global Agencies 2019 Ad Age A-List Agencies to Watch 2018 Effie Index #3 Most Effective Independent Agency in North America 2018 Fast Company World's Most Innovative Companies 2017 Forbes Marketing Success Story of the Year Clients include Orangetheory Fitness, MoonPie, BUSH's Beans, Pernod Ricard, Big Lots, Mozilla Firefox, Samsung, Zaxby's and ESPN