Associate Producer - Podcast (LA Times Studios)

Under general supervision, the Associate Producer will support the production team with various projects. Their duties include basic assistance with day-to-day tasks, ensuring the smooth execution of projects. Collaborating with producers, directors, and the production team. The role varies from project to project, including but not limited to logistics, research, asset gathering, and management, for on-studio and field shoots.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the production team during all phases of production, including pre-, and post-production, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Assist in gathering and organizing assets, such as video footage, photographs, and audio recordings, required for various editing and production projects.
• Provide on-set support by managing equipment, coordinating with crew members, and addressing day-to-day production needs to maintain efficiency.
• Conduct in-depth research to support script development, generate story ideas, and meet project requirements.
• Identify and source relevant materials, such as archival footage, images, and reference content, to enhance creative projects.
• Prepare and present materials, research findings, and background information to support the production team in creative decision-making.
• Maintain a detailed inventory and tracking system for all project assets, ensuring accurate reporting of materials used to align with project budgets.
• Assist in verifying and organizing production documents, including release forms, permits, and agreements, to ensure compliance and completeness.
• Develop and maintain a structured filing system to streamline document retrieval and organization for future use.
• Serve as a key liaison between the crew and production management during filming or recording sessions, facilitating clear communication and resolving issues promptly.
• Organize, label, and ingest daily shoot footage, ensuring all materials are accounted for and coordinating with the editing team to confirm completeness.
• Provide hands-on support during production to address technical, logistical, or operational needs, ensuring smooth workflows and minimizing disruptions.
• Monitor and maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies, promptly addressing shortages or repairs to avoid production delays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience working in a production environment, preferably in the media and entertainment industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the demands of fast-paced production workflows and deadlines.
• Familiarity with studio and field production setups, including pre-production, live shoots, and post-production processes.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing production schedules while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively during high-pressure situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and talent.
• Hands-on experience operating teleprompters for studio shoots, ensuring accurate script scrolling and pacing to match presenter delivery.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting teleprompter hardware and software to minimize production disruptions.
• Demonstrated experience with production software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects), Final Cut Pro, or similar tools.
• Experience with studio equipment, including cameras, audio mixers, lighting rigs, and switchers.
• Availability to work during weekends, evenings, or extended hours as dictated by production needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Broadcasting, Communications, or a related field.