Feature Production Trainee

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB:
As directed, learns/trains to be exposed to all facets of production as well as Warner Bros. / New Line production policies and procedures. Provides assistance to the EVP, Physical Production and other personnel in the department while learning all aspects of feature production.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Works with the EVP, Physical Production & their Coordinators. As directed, advises production personnel of WB policies and procedures; services; charge numbers; explains petty cash procedures and assists with any other questions production personnel may have.

2. Manages/schedules calendar for EVP, Physical Production & Physical Production Department.

3. As directed, disseminates information to various departments on the lot, including Music, Legal, Corporate Insurance, Business Affairs and Editorial, regarding feature production issues.

4. Learns how to break down possible feature scripts and identify necessary elements. Becomes acquainted with special equipment, cash availability and any other requirements for complete coverage of the script. Develops preliminary production schedules and scriptboards used for estimating purposes on Fasttrack scheduling program, beat sheets, and reviewing of budgeting top sheet.

5.
Observes and interacts with various on-production departments and crews to acquire a thorough understanding of all elements used in production.

6. Studies and researches, as needed, contractual obligations from SAG, SEG, DGA, IATSE, and other union agreements in order to assist effectively with all stages of production.

7.
Occasionally attends meeting with Warner Bros. executives to learn how production related problems are resolved.

8. Assists department heads and their assistants/coordinators in assuring smooth workflow.

9. Updates department spreadsheets, as needed, so all information is up to date.

10. Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Education in film, communication or related field is strongly preferred.
Twelve months of feature experience as a production assistant, secretary or staff assistant preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

Preferred: Ability to interpret production material such as call sheets, production reports, actor's daily time reports, cast and crew lists, schedules, day out of days, etc.
Required: Mac and PC skills: Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. MM Budgeting & Scheduling preferred.
Knowledge of basic math, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and English usage.
Knowledge of report, letter, etc. format.
Ability to research on the internet
Answers telephones, photocopies, and distributes all production materials
Must be able to manage heavy phones and roll calls

Work Experience

Some experience in the entertainment field required.

Licenses or Certificates
None

Physical Demands
General Office Activities - Walking, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Typing, Finger Manipulation, and etc.

Mental Demands
Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of personnel.
Must have the ability to work under time constraints.
Must be able to work overtime as necessary.
Must be well organized and have good attention to detail.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
Must be able to adapt to varied personalities associated with film production.

PHYSICAL HAZARDS -- Health and Safety Concerns
General Office Environment.

EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL MATERIALS
Computer, fax, photocopier, telephone.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro35ep-3-144-244-44-42 in your application.