Luna Park Productions

Creative, Emmy-winning filmmaker/photographer looking for a smart and flexible part time assistant

Luna Park Productions • Novato, CA, USA

Details

  • Position
    Assistant to Producer
  • Start Date
    Feb 26, 2018
  • Location
    Novato, CA, USA
  • Rate
    This is a paid position. Rate is tbd based on experience
  • Status
    Job has been filled

Job Description

Creative, Emmy-winning filmmaker/photographer looking for a dedicated part-time assistant (potential associate producer). The right candidate should have at least one of these specialized skills: assistant editing, editing, photo editing, website management, or design. The dream candidate is highly motivated, has a sharp sense of humor, and likes to take ownership of a task, and takes pride in finding the smartest way to complete it efficiently.

The ideal candidate will be competent in prioritizing and working with little supervision. They will be self-motivated and trustworthy. And they'll love working in a home-office in Novato with a dog under foot. Some hours can be completed remotely. Hours/Days are flexible, but at least one solid day in-house. Two would be even better.

Responsibilities and Duties

Coordinate shoots, including crew travel and logistics
Research - internet research for potential subjects for inclusion in documentary films
Manage agendas/travel arrangements/appointments and databases etc.
Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.)
Support budgeting, bookkeeping and accounting procedures
Support marketing efforts and mailings
Assist producer with occasional on-set assisting
Organize photo archive
Log footage in Adobe Premiere
Additional photo or editing tasks, dependent on ability, or motivation to learn new skill
Bring order to occasional chaos
Enthusiastically execute mundane errands and last minute tasks that no one could have predicted until they happen
Qualifications and Skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Familiarity with office management procedures
Excellent knowledge of MS Office
Sense of humor a bonus
Knowledge of at least one of the following:
Light Room
Adobe Premiere
IContact
SquareSpace
In Design
Photoshop
* Assistant editing or editing experience a huge plus
Benefits

This is a contract position.

Job can quickly lead to more responsibility and enhanced title.

Please send cover letter and resume.

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