Advertising Production Jobs

We are seeking a Production Assistant who can pivotally assist the advertising team during the production of a Santa Ana Star advertisement. This individual will work collaboratively with the production crew to ensure a seamless and efficient production process.

This shoot is an overnight shoot.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in setting up and breaking down the equipment, props, and set pieces required for the advertisement shoot.

- Support the production team in various tasks such as organizing, loading, unloading, and transporting equipment to and from the shooting location.

- Provide on-site assistance during the shoot to ensure smooth operations and facilitate the needs of the production team.

- Collaborate closely with different departments to ensure efficient communication and coordination throughout the production process.

- Perform additional duties as assigned by the production team.

Requirements:

- Prior experience in a similar role within the film, advertising, or production industry is preferred.

- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

- Availability to work during the specified dates and hours.

- Access to reliable transportation, with the potential for a field stipend of $50 if travel is required.

$250/12hr

Opportunity to gain valuable experience working on an advertising campaign for a prominent casino.

JOB SUMMARY:

Production Managers are responsible for guiding productions through our workflow pipeline, ensuring that all aspects of a production are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role serves as a production’s job owner while footage is being produced, ensuring that projects are resourced and assigned appropriately, and acting as a liaison between client pods and production teams. Production Managers report to the Manager of Production Operations.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive footage needs and creative briefs, along with priority guidelines and budget allocations from Supervising Producers, and effectively translate them into detailed production schedules with work-back dates and deadlines for pre-production milestones.

Work with the rest of the Production Operations team to ensure smooth and proper flow of jobs through the production pipeline - coordinating studio and on-location shoot schedules and resources when possible to maximize effectiveness of the team.

Effectively communicate production updates to creative stakeholders.

Manage all logistical and planning elements for a rotating roster of productions:
- Schedule and attend pre-production / kick-off meetings with relevant stakeholders and talent.
- Collaborate with studio operations / creative production staff to ensure proper stages, equipment, people, and products are booked for productions.
- Onboard freelance content creators, producers, and directors for production bookings, including director/lead, on screen talent, and other support roles as deemed necessary for the shoot.
- Vet and hire freelance support crew (cinematographers, food stylists, PAs, etc) as needed.
- Approve purchases and rentals for productions, ensuring adherence to approved budgets.

Delegate to Production Coordinators, or complete as needed:
- Work with Casting Associates, Studio Operations staff, and other cross-functional teams to ensure timely procurement and shipping of client products needed for production.
- Ensure all documents pertaining to the production are filled out and accurate; including shot lists, production reports, wrap notes, script notes, etc.
- Coordinate and distribute production schedules, call sheets, etc.
- Collaborate with studio operations to hire freelance crew, as needed.
- Collect releases, permits, and other paperwork as needed.
- Keep up-to-date on general knowledge of payroll law and TS-specific process, including overtime laws, meal penalties, rate cards, kit rentals, mileage and reimbursements.
- Complete purchases and rentals for productions as needed, and log expenses.

Approve and track all production expenses, rentals and purchases, ensuring adherence to allotted production budgets as set by Supervising Producers and company best-practices.

Effectively use our project management systems (Monday.com, Float, etc) to accurately communicate the status of jobs in various stages of production.

Manage and provide budget actuals to relevant stakeholders on a regular basis.

Comply with and help enforce all on-set safety protocols, set etiquette, and professional conduct standards on all productions.


EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

3-5 years of experience in production management/line producing, preferably in film, digital media, or advertising industry

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Strong customer service and solution oriented mindset.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse team members.
People management experience of at least a year

Proficiency with project management software (e.g. monday.com, asana, airtable)

Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations

Knowledge of post-production processes (e.g. editing, sound design) is a plus

We welcome those who will help our teams grow and improve by helping to identify challenges and needs, and participate in bringing solutions to the table!

Looking for a director with commercial experience for a 10h commercial shoot in Miami, FL.

The client is a well known coffee brand.

Please include reel/samples of work with your application. Candidates with no work samples will not be considered.

Seeking a DP for a commercial shoot in Erie, PA on 9/10/24.

This will be a series of interviews filming talent speaking direct-to-camera using a teleprompter. There will be a bit of a run and gun aspect to setups, but once set up we will be fixed in place on a tripod. We are looking at one to two locations, with a few setups at each location.

Looking for someone with a Sony package, ideally an FX9. We can discuss lenses later.

If you are local to Erie, great. If not, we will pay for mileage and hotel costs to drive in and stay the night before.

$300/12 hrs.

Looking for a DP with their own gear for $750 USD for a 10h commercial shoot in Miami, FL.

Gear Required: Camera, Tripod, Ronin/Gimbal, Lighting

Rate is $750/10h + $75/h if we go past 10h.

Please include reel/samples of work with your application. Candidates with no work samples will not be considered.

Assist with digital marketing content shoot. Possible camera operation, stills / video, mic setup and adjustment, general production assistance. Two hours includes 15-minute setup time.

Lead videographer will direct setup, production, and handle interviewing the guests.

This could lead to becoming the lead videographer on a recurring basis. For that, the candidate will need their own video camera (Sony, Canon, Nikon mirrorless preferred), tripod and 2 lav mic setup.

PLEASE INCLUDE A LIST OF GEAR YOU HAVE ACCESS TO FOR SUBSEQUENT GIGS. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF THEY DON'T HAVE ACCESS SUITABLE GEAR LISTED ABOVE. NOTE: NO GEAR IS REQUIRED FOR THE FIRST GIG.

Looking for a Production Assistant to assist on a two day shoot in Tarrytown, NY.

Must be able to get to the location and work as a local.

Rate is $300/12

Looking for someone to handle both set design, props and wardrobe. It's for a small commercial, we'll have all the prep done in advance We just need someone to be on set ensuring everything looks good. It is a minimal amount of items for each one, only three actors each one with their own look. A handful of props and a few items to help set dress.

Seeking a experienced real estate photographer to shoot 5 different properties in and around the Greensboro, NC area.

We will need professional stills taken of every room on each of the properties, as well as the exteriors.

Please be prepared to share previous work if reached out to. Pay rate based on experience.

Looking for a prop master / prop stylist available for a shoot happening between 8/16 and 8/18! Stylist must also have some availability during the week of 8/26 to assist our creative team with creating moodboards to be approved by our client. We'll provide additional details on creative direction at the start of that week.

The budget for props will be $800 at maximum, and we'll work with you to determine the specific needs for our location once it's secured. That location will be a house either in New York or North Jersey, and the stylist must be able to transport themselves to said location.

Shoot will be for a number of cleaning tools in the same product family-- mops, squeegees, etc. And we're more than happy to answer any questions you have in advance of the shoot, just reach out.

In search of a 2nd AC, local to or willing to work as a local to Cincinnati, OH. This will be a 1-day pickup shoot for a feature documentary. This person MUST be familiar with Shot Put Pro, and have extensive experience with media management.

The documentary's subject matter is neurodiversity/neurosensitivity, and we will feature those from within the community. The individuals participating have kindly offered to share their stories, and we seek to celebrate them while telling honest and informative stories.

A little about our team: our team values individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we foster a welcoming environment for all. Particularly for this documentary about neurodiversity/neurosensitivity, we encourage those from within the community to apply - we welcome those who can bring a more specific perspective to the team.

We will be conducting video-conference interviews to discuss the specific needs of this production in greater detail.

Need a location sound recordist/ mixer in the Seattle market to work with a small crew for a travel reality shoot featuring a couple aboard a cruise ship. Must be willing to work nimble and be creative where needed.

Hey there!

Bidding a Comedy TV Spot with Dogs. Looking for a talented Editor. Should be lighthearted and funny without going too far.

Please share your reel in your submission. Must have comedy and animals to be considered. Will have light VFX.

Rolling Post delivery starting Mid September.

Thanks!

Hey there!

Bidding a Comedy TV Spot with Dogs. Looking for a talented Director to bring the Agency concept alive. Should be lighthearted and funny without going too far.

Please share your reel in your submission. You must. have Comedy AND pets on your reel in order to be considered.

Shoots 2 days Mid September.

Thanks!

We're looking for an Armorer/Gun Master for a commercial shoot for two handguns and two shot guns.

We will be shooting in Studio in Augusta, GA, and the next day head over to Columbia to shoot at a Shooting Range.

We will have two models on set.

Looking for recs for a videographer with owned equipment (video + audio) to help with a small social shoot for a restaurant in the D.C. area week of 9/9.

We'll be shooting horizontal but optimized for vertical, and will have a second shooter from our team simultaneously capturing (limited) iPhone content.

Capture will consist of a single subject interview + b-roll in a kitchen environment, so plan on a camera setup and audio for those scenarios. 2-3 hour shoot, and you'll drop raw footage to client. No post-pro needed.

Send rates + portfolios to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]

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We need a still photographer to take BTS photos of a large advertising shoot happening for 1 day with a celebrity in Dallas, Texas. The photographer will need to have his own equipment and will be expected to edit all photos themselves.

Looking to hire an PA for a commercial shoot in Greenbriar, TN.
Rate is 225/10 hours. 1 day - September 26th.
Must have reliable transportation.

We are seeking a seasoned TVC director for an exciting dairy company TV commercial production scheduled in October 2024, in Shanghai, China. The ideal candidate will possess a valid passport and have proven experience in shooting dairy commercials.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Production:

-Lead pre-production activities, including storyboarding and coordinating with the key creatives from the Chinese production team.
-Cooperating with the production team for a comprehensive production plan and schedule.
-Ensure all creative and logistical elements are prepared for a seamless shoot.

On-Set:

-Direct all on-set activities, ensuring that the vision of the commercial is executed effectively.
-Manage the cast and crew, providing clear and concise direction.
-Oversee the setup of shots, lighting, and sound to ensure technical excellence.
-Monitor and adjust the shoot to stay on schedule and within budget.
-Ensure a positive and productive working environment on set.

Post-Production:

-Collaborate with editors and post-production team to ensure the final product aligns with the original vision.
-Review and approve the final edit, ensuring the commercial meets all creative and technical standards.

Requirements:

-Extensive experience in directing television commercials, specifically within the dairy industry.
-Strong ability to collaborate effectively with international teams.
-Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Note:

The candidate will collaborate remotely with the Chinese production team during pre-production. Flexibility with scheduling and an open-minded approach to different industry professional standards are essential.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Travel, lodging, and accommodations will be provided.

Production company seeks a Director of Photography in the Austin area for a real estate client who owns a luxury apartment community with a lot of amenities. Please share your day rate and portfolio.

Rate Contingent on experience and portfolio.
Thank you!

Production company seeks a Lifestyle Photographer in the Austin area for a real estate client who owns a luxury apartment community with a lot of ameneties. Please share your day rate and portfolio.
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