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Description

Production Assistant jobs are entry-level roles on a film crew. Browse hundreds of PA listings from studio features all the way down to student films.

Background

For those just starting out in Film or TV, production assistant jobs are the way to go. As a production assistant, your primary responsibilities will include helping with whatever needs to get done on a film set. This work can include anything from doing paperwork and answering the phone to running errands and cleaning.

Although some responsibilities might not be the most exciting, the work you do as a production assistant can give you the experience and connections necessary to move up in the field. Production assistant jobs allow you to work in a variety of departments on a film set, such as art, costume, sound, camera, and post-production. If you find an area you prefer, you can advance toward higher-level positions in your desired department. When it comes to making it in the entertainment industry, everyone has to start somewhere.

Job Title Company Location Date Type Description Logo
Production Assistant
Nexstar
Little Rock, AR 7 days ago
Part Time Job

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Support production staff with the coordination, creation, scheduling and distribution of all news marketing projects. • Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera set...

Production Assistant / Assistant Director
Nexstar
Washington, DC 03-29-2025
Contract Job

Freelance Production assistant/Assistant Director The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts. This is a freelance position. • Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors • Adjusts positions and con...

Production Assistant
Nexstar
Wilkes-Barre, PA 11-20-2024
Part Time Job

Part Time Production Assistant The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts. • Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors • Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and li...

Production Assistant
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Mount Pleasant, SC 06-19-2025
Part Time Job

Production Assistant (Part-time) WCIV is seeking a Part-time Studio Production Crew member (Production Assistant). You should have experience working in a Studio for newscasts in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Operate camera, teleprompter, and floor direct for our evening and weekend newscasts. • Work as a liaison between the News & Engineering Department. • Assist the Director ...

Production Assistant
Nexstar
Abilene, TX 6 days ago
Full Time Job

This Entry Level Position will be responsible for providing all behind the scenes work during our TV Newscasts. #LI-ONSITE Work Hours: 5:30am-7:15am then back from 11:00am-12:00pm Hours MAY fluctuate depending on circumstance ie: live events, weather etc Number hours per week Approx. 27.5 Hours per week • Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Perform all aspects of production responsibilities during newsc...

Production Assistant
Nexstar
Fort Wayne, IN 3 days ago
Part Time Job

Be a part of our winning team at WANE-15. We are now accepting applications for a part-time production assistant. The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required for live and recorded broadcasts. Shift will include evenings and weekends. • Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts • Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts • Sets up cameras and ...

Production Assistant
CBS Television Stations
San Francisco, CA 05-22-2025
Contract Job

Freelance Production Assistant NEWS PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Description of Duties: This is an entry level position. The duties are primarily clerical and technical. Production Assistants collate scripts printed for the newscasts, and deliver them to the studio and control room. They operate teleprompter during the newscasts, and locate and retrieve file video and archive information. The...

Production Assistant
Nexstar
Harrisburg, PA 05-23-2025
Full Time Job

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts. • Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors • Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the dire...

Production Assistant
Nexstar
Erie, PA 12-10-2024
Full Time Job

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts. • Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors • Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the directo...

Production Assistant
Nexstar
Farmersburg, IN 06-12-2025
Full Time Job

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts. • Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors • Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the director ...

Production Assistant
Penguin Random House
Remote / Virtual 5 days ago
Full Time Job

Production Assistant (Open to Remote) The Corporate Bookmaking team seeks a Production Assistant to join us in supporting both the Random House Publishing and PRH Christian Publishing groups. We are responsible for producing paperback and hardcover books in 1/c and 4/c illustrated editions for a diverse set of imprints that include Ballantine, Bantam, Convergent, Delacorte, Dell, Del Rey, The Dial...

Production Assistant
Nexstar
Champaign, IL 06-24-2025
Part Time Job

This Entry Level Position is responsible for providing behind the scenes CG and Audio expertise during our live broadcast weekend newscasts. PART TIME ON-SITE Work Hours: Saturday and Sunday 2:00PM – 11:00PM Hours may vary depending on live events, severe weather, etc. May be called in on a weekday to cover shift due to sick or vacations. Number of hours per week Approx. 16 hours per week Dutie...

Production Assistant
Nexstar
Henderson, KY 06-30-2025
Full Time Job

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts. • Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors • Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the directo...

Production Assistant
KTVO
Kirksville, MO 05-15-2025
Full Time Job

KTVO is seeking a full-time News Production Assistant. Responsibilities include: • Operate Control Room equipment (Audio Console, Video/Graphics Playback, Video Switcher, etc.) for our (Morning, Evening, Weekend) Newscasts. • Editing News Video and Graphics. • Assisting News Department with on-location video captures, live shots, photography, etc. • Assisting Web Department with Social Medi...

Production Assistant
Nexstar
West Monroe, LA 6 days ago
Full Time Job

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts. • Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors • Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the director ...

Production Assistant
ESPN
Remote / Virtual 3 days ago
Full Time Job

ESPN NEXT is the entry point for aspiring storytellers at ESPN, overseeing the hiring, development, assignment, and promotion of Production Assistants and Content Associates. With a focus on career growth, internal culture, and platform fluency, NEXT serves as both a launchpad for emerging talent and a content driver across ESPN platforms. Signature initiatives like the NEXT Accelerator identify a...

Production Assistant
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, QC 06-24-2025
Full Time Job

Les Films Sony Imageworks is located on unceded and traditional territories of the Kanien'keha:ka (Mohawk) people. Sony Pictures Imageworks is an Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation studio with offices in Vancouver (CAN), Montreal (CAN), and Los Angeles (USA). Sony Pictures Imageworks is known for photoreal live-action visual effects, dynamic creature and character animation and fu...

Production Assistant
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Los Angeles, CA 8 days ago
Full Time Job

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation. Sony Pictures Imageworks is an Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation studio with offices in Vancouver (CAN), Montreal (CAN), and Los Angeles (USA). Sony Pictu...

News Production Assistant
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Nashville, TN 4 days ago
Part Time Job

News Production Assistant (Part Time) WZTV/WUXP/WNAB has an exciting opportunity for a part-time News Production Assistant! Responsibilities include: • Operate Deko, Audio or Camera for our (Morning, Evening, Weekend) Newscast • Prep for newscasts including but not limited to: • Prepare all fonts to air during newscast • Studio and set preparation • Maintaining studio • Lighting • Tape Editing...

News Production Assistant
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Macon, GA 06-18-2025
Part Time Job

News Production Assistant (Part-Time) WGXA has an exciting opportunity for a part-time News Production Assistant! Responsibilities include: • Operate Deko, Audio or Camera for our (Morning, Evening, Weekend) Newscast • Prep for newscasts including but not limited to: • Prepare all fonts to air during newscast • Studio and set preparation • Maintaining studio • Lighting • Tape Editing for newsc...

Broadcast Production Assistant
Hearst
Albuquerque, NM 05-27-2025
Full Time Job

Broadcast Production Assistant KOAT, the ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico has an opening for a Broadcast Production Assistant. We are looking for a team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew. You will be responsible for operating cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics and video equipment related to live broadcast...

News Production Assistant
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Rochester, NY 3 days ago
Part Time Job

News Production Assistant (PT) WHAM has an exciting opportunity for a Part-time News Production Assistant! Responsibilities include: • Operate Deko, Audio or Camera for our (Morning, Evening, Weekend) Newscast • Prep for newscasts including but not limited to: • Prepare all fonts to air during newscast • Studio and set preparation • Maintaining studio • Lighting • Tape Editing for newscasts • ...

News Production Assistant
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Cincinnati, OH 05-22-2025
Part Time Job

News Production Assistant (Part-time) WKRC has an exciting opportunity for a Part-time News Production Assistant! Responsibilities include: • Operate Camera, Prompter and Floor Direct for our Morning and Noon Newscast • Prep for newscasts including but not limited to: • Studio and set preparation • Maintaining studio • Lighting • Other duties as assigned Experience: • Experience is not nec...

Production Assistant, Golf
NBCUniversal
Remote / Virtual 07-03-2025
Contract Job

Freelance Production Assistant, GOLF NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attrac...

Assistant, Production AM
Nexstar
Bismarck, ND 05-27-2025
Full Time Job

KXMB Is looking for a fulltime production assistant to be involved in the production of Good Day Dakota. This shift will start bright and early at 4:00 am with the luxury of being done at 12:45 pm! Will get to participate in all production aspects of Good Day Dakota and Studio 701. Some experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate. The right candidate will be able to lea...

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