Overview
Hearst Media Production Group is seeking a freelance Office Production Assistant. This position supports the executive team, production management, and various show teams. This role is an entry-level position geared toward those who want to learn unscripted television production.
This position reports to the Senior Manager, Production Manager and Operations.
This position is based in Burbank, CA.
Responsibilities
- Opening and closing the office
- Answering phones and greet guests
- Ensuring that all office spaces are clean, fully stocked, and running smoothly
- Interfacing with building management and vendors (such as requesting repairs)
- Maintain office documents such as staff lists, asset lists, casting database, etc.
- Processing expense reports (including credit cards reconciliation)
- Monitoring gear check out and managing storage units
- Managing production management calendar
- Organizing field releases
- Running errands for productions as needed
- Booking travel
- Occasionally assisting on set for productions
Qualifications
- Possess strong organizational skills
- Able to self-manage their responsibilities efficiently and professionally
- Proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively
- Ability to operate general office equipment
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, Zoom
- Basic knowledge of AirTable is a plus
- Possess valid driver’s license, have a clean driving record and access to reliable transportation
Experience
- Previous experience as a production assistant preferred
- HMPG is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered
- Will consider relevant internships toward experience
The salary for this role is $17 per hour for 60-hour workweek. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
About Hearst Media Production Group
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services. HMPG produces hundreds of hours of programming annually across linear, streaming, digital and social media platforms for domestic and international distribution in nearly 100 countries. Its popular shows include the Emmy® Award-winning educational/informational (E/I) programming blocks airing weekends nationwide including “Weekend Adventure,” on ABC stations; “CBS Dream Team,” on the CBS Network; “The More You Know,” on the NBC Network; “One Magnificent Morning,” on The CW Network; “Mi Telemundo” on the Telemundo Network and “Go Time” on independent stations. HMPG also produces and/or distributes a diverse slate of other programming and content including “Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien,” America’s #1 nationally syndicated public affairs news magazine; “Consumer Reports TV,” and the company’s dedicated FAST channels “Xplore,” “The Jack Hanna Channel” and “Rovr Pets,” available on some of the most popular smart TVs and streaming platforms. HMPG has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Charlotte. HMPG is represented by United Talent Agency.
Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.
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