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Need a PA for a documentary interview in Santa Monica tomorrow Wednesday 5/22 at 11am.

PA will help with gear unload and basic assistance on set up and break down.

Call time at 11am and wrap by 5pm. Should be an easy, laid back shoot.

Day Rate -- shoot should be 6 hours max

Job description

SUMMARY: Support the Studio’s mission to be the studio of choice by providing our clients with the finest customer service and support. The Stage Manager is a primary liaison for information and problem solving between the studio and our clients. This position is responsible for assuring the client is well taken care of and any production related requests are handled quickly and thoroughly. The goal is to instill the utmost confidence with the client and handle all situations with a professional, friendly and supportive approach.

RESPONSIBILITES:
• Work closely with all studio departments to assure optimum communication of all production activities.
• Closely monitor and manage stages, support space and production related areas at the facility.
• Assist Security and Parking team with accommodating production needs.
• Accurately communicate any billable services to Sylmar Studios Finance Department.
• Identify any issues with the studio’s facilities and report the problems to the appropriate studio department.
• Educate and ensure the production clients comply with all studio policies and procedures, as well as all government regulations, fire and safety codes, cleanliness, etc.
• Act as the main repository for all production activities and efficiently communicate to all
• Sylmar Studios departments in order to provide the client with seamless solutions.
• Complete Sylmar Studios production reports in a timely, accurate and thorough manner.
• Complete daily stage checks and assure client paperwork is accurate. Responsible for
• opening stages and securing stages and production areas at time of wrap and keeping an accurate log of activities.
• Inspect and report any maintenance and repair issues in addition to any safety violations. Ensure that all fire extinguishers in production areas are in good working order.
• Participate in client walks when required, including tech scouts for any location shoots taking place on the properties.
• Understand the studio’s emergency preparedness plan, fire regulations and safety protocols.
• Responsible for hazmat collection and disposal program.
• Coordinate 3 and 40 yard trash bins for clients.
• Supervise third-party furniture supplier during move-in and move-out periods.
• Participate in OSHA, Fire Safety, Forklift and Hazmat certification programs.
• Prepares and processes expense reports in accordance with studio policies.
• Responsible of pantry, office supplies and office equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• General understanding of production and studio operations business is key.
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email and internet
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with diverse populations.
• Always exercise discretion and confidentiality as it relates to information about plans, staffing, internal activities and company trade secrets and other confidential information.
• Ability to multi-task with composure in a fast-paced environment with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Make sound decision and set goals based on available information and evaluate situations and requirements to plan and adjust work accordingly.
• Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision; able to make decisions about the severity of variable situations and evaluate the most appropriate response.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

EDUCATION:
• College degree or equivalent experience.

Hourly position paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule. 28.85-36.00/hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPOSURES:
Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a seated position, go outside, stand, walk and move about the property, climb stairs, bend and reach. Vision with or without correction must be sufficient to read. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds daily; up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of talking and impart thoughts or ideas accurately.

Fluctuating Work Hours: Production schedules change constantly. This position needs to be flexible as it relates to a predicable work schedule. Since this position supports production clients, Stage Managers must be prepared to align their schedules based on the demand of the clients.

Exposures: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is rarely exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; blood borne pathogens.

Company Description: Sylmar Studios will be launching in 2024 as an independent studio. Los Angeles's latest studio addition to the growing film, television, and content creation landscape. Come be a part of this exciting team as we build and launch the studio in 2024.

I am looking for a highly efficient production manager to work with me to manage the entire production for a series of 1-hour adaptation feature films filmed over the course of 6 days. We will need help sourcing locations, props, setting budgets and schedules and dealing with permits. This is a freelance to full-time position, and we will be filming about 2 of these per month for the rest of the year.

Telepictures Productions Inc. is seeking experienced candidates for key roles on a new daily, nationally syndicated true crime newsmagazine, launching in September.

Production Assistant:

Are you an ambitious, self-starting individual eager to kick-start your career in daily TV news magazine production? We're looking for motivated individuals who are self-starters, have strong organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for learning. This role offers the opportunity to gain invaluable experience from the ground up, providing essential support to our production team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist staff in all aspects of production including research, transcription, screening materials
• Work alongside producers and writers to provide support in story production
• Monitor and compile music and footage reports

This is an entry level production role.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Pay Range is $19.23 - $23.08 per hour. Telepictures Productions Inc. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, sick time, and vacation.

Telepictures Productions Inc. embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

We are looking for an experienced Production Assistant, used to working with small documentary crews or a few days filming in Hollywood. We will record sit down interviews and couple broll shots around Los Angeles. We will work up to 12 hour days, and duties will include driving one of the crew's vans, getting craft, meals, waiting with kit and generally helping out the camera and lighting team.

Seeking a highly motivated and organized Production Manager for a non-union show with extensive domestic travel.
This is a field position and will require travel. Project begins prep June 3 and is a long running project for the right candidate. Los Angeles applicant is preferred , but open to any qualified candidate even if not LA based.

Main Responsibilities:
Secure permits and location agreements
Coordinate crew and gear logistics
Oversee travel and accommodation arrangements for cast and crew
Manage Gear freight to each location
Manage day-to-day production operations on location
Problem-solve effectively and proactively with a thoughtful approach for both crew and cast
Collaborate closely with the EIC and Producers
Ensure best practices for safety are adhered to by crew and staff.
Oversee location * appearance Releases ,Create and distribute Call Sheets and Production Reports

Qualifications:
Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Production Manager, preferably in Reality TV.
Looking for proven ability to manage a show with heavy travel and fast moving schedule and logistics.
Looking for someone with excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills that are presented with a kind demeanor
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Per Diem is paid for travel days / Rate 2200 -2500 commensurate with experience

We are looking for a Line Producer for a first season follow-doc series shooting in Los Angeles and in various cities across the US and Europe. LP will be in charge of hiring (with EP's). Candidate should be skilled in managing all production logistics, financial oversight, tracking and reporting as well as working with post team to develop post schedule. LP will have some travel, but mostly will have a PM that will travel. When traveling all costs are covered by production with $50/day per diem. Must have valid passport.

Position will be remote but must be willing to come to office in Burbank when needed.

Please submit cover letter, resume and three references.

DETAILS:
- Role: Line Producer
- Start Date: June 24, 2024
- Wrap Date: January 10, 2025
- Full time for approx. 26 weeks with 3-4 dark weeks
- Location: Hybrid, but production is based in Houston, so close proximity to Houston is preferred
- Non-union docu-series

Looking to hire a seasoned LP for a first season docu-series in the Houston area.

This position provides management, leadership and oversight across a logistic-heavy production with many moving parts and tight timelines to stay on top of.

This role will work closely with the EP/Showrunner in the field, reporting to the company’s Production Executive in LA to ensure the production is fully supported to meet the creative needs, whilst staying on schedule and on budget, ensuring the safety of cast and crew are always a priority.

This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production management, ensuring creative and logistic expectations are met by facilitating communication, thinking strategically, leveraging efficiencies, utilizing local resources and relationships while maximizing budgetary and schedule parameters.

This person must have a strong background in production management on docu-series.

SKILLS:
- Experience with overseeing production logistics on various documentary and reality shows
- Working knowledge of labor laws and
- Understanding of Music licensing, as the production will shoot live bands performances and will need to ensure we have all necessary licenses
- Strong communicator that is direct and purposeful in all communication
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Flexible and ready to adapt to change
- Team player, able to collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with both creative and production teams
- Detailed, organized and experienced with cost tracking, budget management and working with various departments to stay on budget and schedule
- In-depth, working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word
- Strong management, financial and negotiation skills
- Strong listening, written and verbal skills
- Creative problem-solving and objective decision-making skills

The ideal candidate has a minimum 1-2 years experience as a Field Coordinator with International Experience

Some responsibilities but not limited to:

- Coordinating travel for crew sized 40+.
- Experience with Carnets
- On-set production coordination and logistics.
- Tracking travel on grids in google drive
- Sending travel memos to crew/talent
- Petty cash and credit card expense reporting.
- Coordinating locations, equipment, rentals, and other resources locally and on the road.
- Ensuring releases are obtained, organized, and delivered to post.
- Manage production assistants.
- PRs

Ideal candidates have:

- Professional attitude, excellent people skills, and demonstrates ownership over their work.
- Great with Excel & Google Docs

Looking for a PA local to St. Louis for a shoot in Cairo, IL for our development shoot. We will be outdoors, so the right candidate will need to have proper gear (hiking boots, protective clothing, etc), and a great attitude. Our crew is small, but fun-loving and we are hoping to get someone who is able to assist with runs, crew meals, and whatever else may be needed to assist the Producer and DP.

Please only apply is you are local to the area and are comfortable in the wilderness.

Shoot Days (2-3)
w/o 5/27 or 6/03