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DJM PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
West LA/Newport Beach OC
WHY WORK HERE? “GREAT TEAM, CAREER GROWTH!”
Film production assistant responsibilities:
- Prepare, collect and distribute production, storyboard and record materials
- Update the file system(s), manages the art archives, and maintain organization of assets on the server
- Assist with preparing, copying, and shipping materials overseas, and coordinate between checking and shipping departments
- Administrative tasks may be assigned including scheduling, meeting preparation, and ordering office supplies as needed
- Assisting with special projects and miscellaneous production support as needed
- Manages the calendars and appointments for Physical Production Department
- Schedules a high volume of internal and external meetings, via live, video conference, and conference calls
- Prepares materials for internal and external meetings – agendas, prep sheets with information on credits etc
- Sorts and files all relevant project materials--notes, drafts, budgets, schedules, call sheets, crew lists, wrap reports —on the server to be easily Updates and maintains a contact database for Physical Production Department
- Tracks expiration dates of legal contracts
- Prepares monthly expense reports for Production Department
- Schedules and manages project and festival travel for Production Department
- Works directly with the directors, writers, producers, and postproduction teams on projects in development and/or filming in various capacities as necessary
- Coordinates S.I.P. (Strategic Inflection Point) Meetings for all projects (similar to Greenlight meetings)
- Manages special research projects for all departments on an as-needed basis, regarding but not limited to case studies on production companies and studios, Budget comparisons, Tax incentive comparisons, crew credits and production trends
- Maintains an excel spreadsheet of current production trends that could be utilized by UFT’s slate
- Tracks emerging filmmakers practices and Below the Line Crew that may be of interest for current projects
- Engages and creates relationships with the entertainment industry assistant network, providing useful intel on potential creative or financial partners
- Works with the Manager of Physical Production to keep the Production handbook up to date
- Attends meetings as needed to take notes to then communicate action items
Qualifications
- We need someone exceptionally well-organized and able to effectively multi-task & prioritize, taking initiative wherever possible and budgeting time for special projects
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive ability to anticipate needs and react efficiently and calmly in the face of changes
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills
- Experience with the Microsoft Suite
- 1-2 years of experience working in a production environment
- A strong NFL knowledge is required
- Must be open to overnight, weekend and unusual hours
- Must have strong editorial skills and NFL knowledge to know what video and soundbites are best to edit
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to solve problems and work independently
- Creative and collaborative attitude
- We are looking for individuals with a strong professional sense who are eager to learn, quick on their feet with a can-do attitude
- Candidates must be detail-oriented, work great with a team, and have the ability to adapt quickly, anticipating needs with ease and flow
- Must have a reliable vehicle with proof of insurance and valid Driver's License general knowledge of the city in order to navigate to destinations efficiently
- Ability to multi-task and perform duties quickly and accurately, cordial and professional demeanor at all times; must be a team player
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and comfortable handling multiple tasks
- Strong ability to work with multiple personality types
LANGUAGES:
- English
- English & Mandarin & Spanish & Japanese (Big plus but not mandatory)
COMPANY HOME PAGE:
DJMPICTURESENTERTAINMENT.COM
EMAIL: INFO@DJMPICTURESENTERTAINMENT.COM
- JOB TYPE: Freelance, Part Time or OPT
- START DATE: Immediately
- JOB LOCATION: Remotely/ Newport Beach/ West LA
- SALARY / TITLE: Depending on Experience
If you would like to apply for this position, please respond to this ad with your resume via email only. Thank you!