LOS ANGELES, CA Production Jobs

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and experienced Senior Manager to join the Paramount Global Residuals team. This position is a key member in our residuals department and will interact with various departments such as Labor, Production Finance, and Business Affairs to facilitate residual payments.

Responsibilities include:

Plan, forecast, and initiate monthly and quarterly payments
Review talent set ups and other work performed by analysts
Coordinate and communicate with outsourced residuals partner to ensure timely set ups as well as timely processing of triggers, revenues, and payments
Support audit requests for both external, guild, and internal audits
Work with our outsourcing partner and internal Financial Reporting Group to ensure accurate and timely journal entries are booked
Review monthly and quarterly residual payments with Senior Director or delegate and ensure questions are addressed as needed
Work with guilds to resolve various claims that arise, escalating to Senior Director as needed
Participate in and/or lead all aspects of testing and implementation of various system enhancements and as part of larger ERP and Residuals system projects

Basic Qualifications
6+ years of related industry experience required.

Additional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred, a focus in Accounting, Finance, or related area a plus
A strong understanding of Residuals
Ability to interpret and apply talent contracts and/or collective bargaining agreements
Self-starter, proactive, and analytical
Possess critical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues
Strong oral and written communication skills
Able to multitask and ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong Excel knowledge to create and maintain various analytical spreadsheets
Good interpersonal and managerial skills for leading a team and interacting with other internal and external guilds
Excellent project management and record tracking skills
Strong technical and analytical skills

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $96,300.00 - 130,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.


Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access.

FREELANCE PRODUCTION

Job Title: Cinematographer / Videographer / Drone Pilot

Location: Metropolitan Cities around the World

Job Description: Currently looking for Cinematographers, Videographers, and Drone Pilots with their own equipment that can work locally in the Metro areas around the world.

Job would essentially be capturing pre-defined B-Roll coverage of cities, locations, and attractions for the use in travel city guides / walking content.

For those interested please feel free to apply here along with any Portfolio Examples, List of Cities you could help capture, as well as preferred Commissioning Rates.

Details of payment terms to be discussed based on experience and equipment.

Would also consider licensing existing footage of various cities as well.

Thank you!

Who We Are:

We’re a full-service creative shop born out of our purpose-driven mission to bring attention to the things that matter. We exist to help brands find their lane in culture and connect with audiences to drive action and meaningful change across platforms. We are a diverse group of entrepreneurial spirits, creative minds and makers.

What You'll Do:

As the Executive Producer in the Physical Production Department, you will supervise and mentor other members of the production team and serve as the client facing point of contact on projects of all types/budget sizes. Reporting into the Director of Production Operations, you’ll help establish and define production processes that will be followed by the entire team. And, as a senior member of the Production team, you’ll maintain communication with key internal and external stakeholders across Legal, Creative, Editorial, Finance, and Account teams.

In This Role We Expect You To:

Manage, train, and mentor a team of Producers
Build strong, trusting relationships with clients
Ensure department-wide budget efficiency
Assist with the creation of department-wide processes and procedures
Act as Production Lead for all types of projects (typically those that require travel and have budgets of $200K+)
Create, manage, and review financial trackers, production budgets, call sheets, and shoot schedules
Track Cost Reports and manage Close Outs
Approve project POs, payroll, time cards, and payment requests, as well as review vendor agreements
Negotiate rates and production costs
Responsible for the completion of contracts, permissions, permits, COIs, releases, and risk assessments
Manage and hire crew members, extras & third-party production companies/vendors for new productions
Manage production travel logistics when necessary
Work closely and collaboratively with inter-company departments
Oversee department-wide productivity, goals, timelines, and budgets through post/delivery
Regularly track progress against departmental goals
Manage individual contributors (of all levels)
Manage up and across the organization
Plan and operationalize innovative ideas. Facilitate brainstorms and begin to reflect on implications for ideas as we think long-term and/or scale the business

Who You Are:

15+ years of relevant work experience (5 years of agency work)
Must have a very deep understanding of budgeting, scheduling, and close outs
Must be comfortable working in Movie Magic Budgeting
Must have a strong grasp on crew department head roles and above/below-the-line positions
Must have experience managing and delegating to both Freelance and Staff direct reports
Understand the mechanics of how production at a digital production studio is run, including experience with digital media workflows and post-production
Experience with Guild Guidelines including; DGA, SAG/AFTRA, WGA preferred
Experience working and interfacing with Clients as it pertains to the Production process
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, prioritize and problem-solve
Should be able to communicate effectively in-person, via email, and on the telephone
Familiarity with the digital video and social media landscape
Must have the ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information, as well as the ability to work independently, efficiently, and able to meet deadlines
Well-versed in production gear and techniques necessary to make digital, social video
Unflappable, positive attitude, providing calm in every potential storm

Compensation:

This position has an estimated annual salary range of $130,000-$150,000. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

This position must be based in Los Angeles. This will be a hybrid role with a minimum three days in office.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and fostering a workplace of diversity and employee inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Production Assistant needed in office and travel based show. Office is in Venice, CA working Monday-Friday. Travel will be back and forth throughout the summer. Duties include: Managing crafty
Helping producers with releasing
Driving a minivan
Finding good restaurant options
Take a first aid training course
Learn how to administer LAMP Lucid Covid Test

Looking for an AE with media management experience and Avid expertise. Job will be Monday-Friday in office at Venice, CA. Flexibility with hours needed but no crazy long days. Familiarity with Netflix media management is a big plus.

More detailed description:
The Edit assistant will follow the workflow set out in the Post Production guidelines below. The edit assistant will be responsible for wrangling of all camera cards, saving and backing up the footage. They will be required to be in the office to manage all the media coming and going from location, saving using correct naming conventions and logging this footage in the database. They may be required to have flexible work hours on occasions to ingest media for a tight turn around. They will also be required to do cast cutdowns and scene cuts as instructed by the Director or Senior Field Producer The edit assistant will also communicate regularly with the Sydney, Australia Post Production team as they will work closely on downloading all the footage sent from the US office. There is a tight turnaround between the shoot and the edit happening in Australia ,the edit assistant needs to make sure that efficiency and attention to detail at all times.

We are looking for a Post Production Sound Designer for our independent music film. The script is fairly contained to mostly indoor locations, but does feature diegetic singing.

A responsibility of this job will also include delivering a fully filled M&E.

The ideal candidate will join our team before filming commences to ensure a seamless and successful workflow.

We are seeking an experienced gaffer to join our team for an upcoming low budget found footage horror film project. The majority of the project will take place indoors, and our aim is to utilize practical lighting wherever possible. Our goal is to achieve a naturalistic and eerie lighting style that enhances the atmospheric tension of the film.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with the director and production team to execute the desired lighting setup for each scene.
Set up and operate lighting equipment efficiently and effectively.
Utilize creative solutions to achieve the desired lighting effects within the constraints of a low budget production.
Work in tandem with the camera team to ensure optimal lighting conditions for capturing footage.

We offer flexible payment options, including flat rate or weekly payments, based on your preference. The job entails shooting on two indoor locations, without the need for extensive lighting setups.

Position: In-House Cam Tech Assistant
Responsibilities but not limited to:
• Prep and build various camera packages (C300, C70, FX9, FX6, FS7, etc.)
• Knowledge of Teradek products
• Product research
• Prep, check-in/check-out, wrap, LD processes
• Able to troubleshoot
• Rental software knowledge a plus
Attributes:
• Professional demeanor
• Proactive and hungry for learning
• Detail-oriented
• Accustomed to multitasking with a positive attitude
• Team player

References will be requested

We are looking for a casting producer to help find interviewees for a second season Discovery Channel show about gambling / casinos.

We will also be hiring a casting ap to help.

Start: Approx 4/22
Wrap: Approx 6/22

Hybrid. Our office is in the Burbank/Glendale area.

Looking for a coordinator (not sure why title says tape - this is not a post job) who is a self-starter, knows and loves spreadsheets, production office admin work, has handled or strong interest in budgets and has a great attitude. This job will require early morning meetings if in LA as the teams are from all over the world. The job is from an EMMY award-winning creator using immersive technology for a once in a life-time audience experience. Project has award-winning designer and producer attached.

+A Plus ----Please mention if you have any of the below in your cover.
Strong interest in making an impact through film and live experience using AR.
An interest in AR technology and working with developers a plus but not necessary.
Working as a coordinator on a build series with construction crews also a plus
Strong interest in topics such as world cultures, social justice and equal rights through the lens of history would be preferred.
Applicants w/out covers will not be reviewed.

This job will be 3 months part time partial month in April thru July (break) and prefer you are available for launch month of November - please mention availability in your cover.

Read carefully…

Small independent film needs someone who can setup / hang / rig / deal with lighting.

It is a thriller with a few action/fight scenes.

It is extremely important to know that the crew is TINY so you will be working on your own a lot of the time setting up lights, negative fill and spaces, while the director/dp deals with camera & actors

This will be 12hr days and need someone with a positive attitude, especially in the 11th hour.

Someone who can also work on autopilot. See the frame and can make independent creative choices and help to quickly and efficiently improve the look of each frame. Work miracles with 4 lights. You will be treated with kindness and respect and we expect the same in return.

5 day weeks

Must be able to work with our rate or do not apply

$175 day
5 day work week
12 hour days
IMDb credit
Meals

Looking to hire a creative and intuitive Los Angeles editor with an eye for detail and actor performance for an indie thriller/action film. Aprox 90 min.

Movie has a few Jason Bourne fights in it and needs a clean steady smooth flow like a David Fincher film. Work closely with director. Premiere or Avid but not looking for Final Cut.

2 month turnaround. Someone with a good attitude

Must be able to work with out rate our please do not reply.

We are looking for PA's who can work in a fast paced environment. Ideal candidates should be familiar with Downtown Los Angeles, and be comfortable driving vehicles between a mini van and a 15 passenger van in LA traffic. PA's may also be driving executives, and should know the appropriate conduct when interacting with them.

$225/12

Writer of critically acclaimed multi-season thriller to direct upcoming short. Seeking a Hair and Make-Up Combo for a short film shooting in Hawthorne and Los Angeles. We would include a $50 kit fee as well. Additional must have is ability to cut hair and able to work with wigs.

A narrative background is preferred. Talent includes 4-6 actors.

Synopsis: This is a story about loss and grief and the future that awaits us as AI integrates into society. Although a short film, this story spans roughly 20 years. It's a sci-fi without the trappings of big, expensive sci-fi. Practical and rooted in now.

Production states: Writer of critically acclaimed multi-season thriller to direct upcoming short.

A narrative background is preferred. If you have experience dressing for multiple sets on a single location with a quick turnaround this is the project we'd like to discuss. One prep day is included. VFX in post will punctuate the sci-fi elements of a not too distant future. Two locations: boxing gym and family home.

There is a modest budget for art department purchases and rentals, along with an art assistant. PDs or Art Directors looking to transition to PD encouraged to submit work.

Synopsis: This is a story about loss and grief and the future that awaits us as AI integrates into society. Although a short film, this story spans roughly 20 years. It's a sci-fi without the trappings of big, expensive sci-fi. Practical and rooted in now.

We are looking for someone who is a clear communicator, positive, punctual, good organizational skills and has the ability to multitask efficiently to asses priorities in real time. Must have a vehicle for runs.

Looking for a DIT/media wrangler for a 1-day shoot . We will be filming testimonials at a stage. 2 camera FX6 shoot. Need someone to transfer footage on 1-2 hard drive(s) throughout the day, as well as scan footage to ensure nothing is corrupt, and to deliver files to client upon end of filming day.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Westwood area)
Date: May 2nd 2024

Please submit resume and kit info for consideration.

We're looking for a mature, professional, friendly, and outgoing person to help us load in/out, set up, and sell T-shirts and CDs at our concert in LA on May 1st.

The compensation is $20 per hour, and it's approximately five hours of work.

Looking for a makeup artist for a 1-day shoot for a social / digital project . We will be filming testimonials at a stage with real people. Makeup person also needs to do light hair.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Westwood area)
Date: April 17th

Please submit website or portfolio for consideration.

I need of a 4 man team to capture live event footage for a large live music event in partnership with a large brand.

In need of 4 man crew
- Producer / Director ( to wrangle and direct the action)
- 2 x iPhone shooters (likely shooting on gimbals)
- Editor to cut the footage on Reels and upload the posts

Live event coverage will happen for 1-2 days in LA .

Action/thriller Film.

Looking for a talented DP with a great eye for light & composition.

Filming an indie Action/Thriller film for 12 shoot days end of April.

5 day work weeks

Prefer a DP who also comes with a camera and an enthusiastic approach to their work.

We are not looking for a DP who hasn't shot a feature or have a reel for us to watch.

Please do not apply if you won't work with our rate.

Need publicity and marketing for an Indy feature, specifically targeting social media film and influencer sites. We expect to make 99% of our sales streaming on Amazon Prime and Youtube and want to build up our audience through this grass roots route before reaching the mainstream press. Possible theatrical premiere in a few cities where we're more likely to get press coverage.

ISO unscripted Editors for a new daily syndicated Crime Series. Please only apply if you have prior True Crime Credits

Please send resumes
Thank you!

Please read this entire post. We will get a huge response and so if you want to be considered, then please give me what I have requested. If not, then your response will be deleted since we'll get what we are requesting from so many others.

I'm looking for your best daily rate for 5 - 6 days per week until we're finished.

I am looking for an experienced documentary editor for a project I'm producing. I want someone that is creative for this project, that really understands storytelling, and someone that can create everything needed including photoshop and after effects elements.

I am looking for someone that is easy to work with, flexible, and very creative. You will be working with the director on this edit, and we want someone that has a lot of creativity. This documentary is about an internationally known artist and the making of his hit song and music video. Please include a cover letter as to why you think you're the right person for this job.

You must use Adobe Premiere Pro for the edit.

We're located in Los Angeles, CA and we'd like to find someone local. But we are open to someone doing the job remotely as well.

If you are an experienced editor that has edited full length feature documentaries, then please send me links so that I can see your documentary work where you did the entire edit yourself. If you don't have this, then please don't apply.

Again, I am looking for a professional that has a lot of experience. This job will last for a few months. Please give me your best daily rate for this job.