Production Assistent

Core responsibilities

• Set management: Preparing the set, organizing equipment and props, and ensuring all technical and creative elements are ready for a shoot.
• Communication: Relaying instructions from the director to the cast and crew, making announcements for starts and ends of shoots, and identifying and communicating issues to the relevant crew members.
• Administrative tasks: Printing and distributing call sheets and scripts, handling administrative support, and managing communications.
• Logistics and errands: Running errands for the director and producer, transporting equipment, and preparing food or snacks for the crew.
• Talent and crowd support: Escorting actors and extras to their locations, and helping to maintain crowd behavior and keep the set locked down. 

Key skills and qualities

• Organizational skills: To manage multiple tasks and keep the set organized.
• Communication skills: To relay instructions accurately and effectively.
• Problem-solving abilities: To identify and help resolve issues that arise during filming.
• Attention to detail: For tasks like script distribution and maintaining order.
• Adaptability: To handle a wide variety of tasks that can change from day to day.