Production Assistant

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• Track project budgets, invoices, timelines, deliverables and agency agreements.
• Update internal cost trackers, agency grids, airdate grids and campaign budget bases in Airtable.
• Project manage effectively and hold stakeholders accountable to remain on schedule and avoid overages in a considerate but firm manner.
• Coordinate the delivery of marketing assets, working cross-functionally with the media strategy, creative, design, production and promo scheduling teams.
• Archive all assets: key art, teases, trailers and cutdowns, launch and episodic promos, social content, radio spots, original music, etc. etc. upon wrap.
• Create and distribute the weekly reel highlighting our department's recent work for awareness.
• Assist with awards submissions for department's consideration in relevant categories for News & Documentary Emmys, Clios, GEMAs, etc. etc.
• Conduct video and photo research to support creative teams, selecting the best footage and soundbites for each project.
• Assist producers during edit sessions learning the craft of scriptwriting, editing, selecting music, and supervising voice-over sessions.
• Version and deliver product browsing videos, pre-roll spots, trailers and other assets to HBO Max and the CNN streaming service.
• Assist on set with any marketing or licensed feature film/TV shoots.
• Anticipate needs for upcoming projects to help allocate internal and external resources effectively.
• Participate in brainstorms and concepting sessions with creative teams.

• 1+ years of experience in an entertainment agency environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Media or other related field(s).
• Proficiency in Airtable, Sharepoint, Frame.io, Adobe Premiere and Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with MediaSource, Mira and other newsgathering apps.
• Exceptional project management, organization and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail balanced with an understanding of the overall picture.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and succinct communication with a high consideration of others is a must.
• Professional judgment and trustworthiness to handle confidential information.
• A genuine interest in the news, current events, politics, CNN and our programming.
• A can-do attitude and positive mindset.