Production Assistant Resume Examples and Templates for 2023

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Downloadable Resume Examples

Entry-level
Production-Assistant_Entry-level.pdf

Example #1 Entry-level

Mid-career
Production-Assistant_Mid-career.pdf

Example #2 Mid-career

Senior-level
Production-Assistant_Senior-level.pdf

Example #3 Senior-level

Production Assistant Resume Examples

Years of Experience
  • Entry-level Entry-level
  • Mid-career Mid-career
  • Senior-level Senior-level

Hazel Reid
(123) 456-7890
[email protected]
123 Your Street, Austin, TX 72345

Profile

A sports-focused Production Assistant with three years of experience supporting pre-recorded and live coverage of the National Football League. Adept at collaborating with high-performance teams to execute complex video production projects.

Professional Experience

NFL Seasonal Production Assistant, Fox Sports, Culver City, CA

October 2019 – Present

  • Develop and deliver all motion and still graphics for two live broadcasts and various pre-recorded segments, including Undisputed and Speak for Yourself
  • Generate headshots and action shot cutouts, oversee quality control for all elements prior to final delivery, and ensure factual display of player stats, names, and team information

NFL Documentary Production Assistant, “Hard Knocks,” HBO, Oakland, CA

July 2019 – August 2019

  • Traveled with the crew and NFL team for joint practices and preseason games, coordinated with producers to organize and select footage, and managed cameras and sound equipment inventory valued at up to $50K
  • Scouted filming locations throughout the facility, set up shot visuals, prepared players for individual interviews, and supported post-production and video editing activities

Key Skills/Knowledge Areas

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Proofreading
  • Audio board operation
  • Studio cameras
  • Video editing
  • Set up and strike

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Animation, and Video, 4.0 GPA

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, May 2017

Jeremy Webster
(512) 456-7890
[email protected]
123 Capitol Street, Atlanta, GA

Professional Profile

A Production Assistant with over five years of experience coordinating post-production activities for primetime TV and full-length feature films with clients such as Disney, Universal Studios, and Netflix. A proven track record of collaborating with diverse production teams to meet tight deadlines and ensure alignment with client vision.

Professional Experience

Lead Production Assistant, “Stranger Things”

Netflix, Los Angeles, CA, May 2019 – Present 

  • Deliver pre-production and post-production support for a multi-million-dollar Netflix show, including scouting film locations, coordinating with production teams, actors, and directors, and maintaining crew and vendor information
  • Coordinate daily workflows during pre-production, filming, principal photography, and post-production phases and facilitate high-priority meetings with VFX teams
  • Ensure compliance with confidentiality agreements and protocols to prevent on-set leaks and maintain data integrity for intellectual properties

Production Assistant

Marvel Studios, Los Angeles, CA, August 2016 – May 2019

  • Supported production teams and creative executives on major film projects during pre-production, principal photography, and post-production phases
  • Coordinated meetings and presentations with script writers, actors, producers, and creative executives and performed research on comic book characters during pre-production

Education

Graduate Certificate of Completion in Film Editing 

AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE, Los Angeles, CA, December 2015

Bachelor of Cinematography 

CENTER OF CINEMATOGRAPHY, ARTS, AND TV, Miami, FL, May 2013

Key Skills/Knowledge Areas

  • Film Production
  • Video Editing
  • Project Management
  • Post-Production
  • Pre-Production

Vanessa Suarez
(123) 456-7890
[email protected]
123 21st Street #1790, New York, NY

Professional Profile/Objective

A Lead Production Assistant with ten years of professional experience supporting nationally televised news programs, including The Rachel Maddow Show. A proven track record of coordinating with high performance teams to manage production planning, live filming, and post-production activities.

Professional Experience

Lead Production Assistant, “The Rachel Maddow Show,” MSNBC, New York, NY

September 2015 – Present

  • Coordinate with producers to gather footage, conduct research for anchors, and ensure accurate on-air updates during live broadcasts with daily audiences of over 5M
  • Track the development and production of pre-recorded segments and support post-production activities, including motion graphics and sound editing
  • Pitch, research, and obtain legal clearances for guest segments with public figures
  • Provide scripts for anchors and ensure accurate teleprompter copy for breaking news

Production Assistant, “Erin Burnett OutFront,” WarnerMedia (CNN), New York, NY

November 2011 – August 2015               

  • Delivered pre-production and post-production support for a news program with over 1M daily viewers, which included coding video and creating banners under tight deadlines
  • Produced social media copy and digital content for the show, provided support for audio editing, voiceovers, and soundbites, and managed the teleprompter during live segments

Education

Bachelor of Science in Radio, Television, and Film

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, TX, September 2011 

Key Skills/Knowledge Areas

  • News Production
  • Video Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Post-Production
  • Live Broadcasts

Common Key Skills and Action Verbs for Production Assistant Resumes

When applying for jobs as a production assistant, it’s critical that you highlight your key skills and action verbs that are related to the job posting. The assistant directors or production coordinators typically doing the hiring will likely not employ an Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to narrow down the candidates, but having a professional profile at the top of your resume that you fill naturally with industry-specific keywords can prove invaluable in grabbing the hiring individual’s attention.

Here are a few of the popular skills and action verbs for production assistants:

Key Skills & Proficiencies
Administrative Support Audio Equipment
Camera Equipment Client Relations
Communication Digital Graphics
Equipment Management Film Production
Inventory Management Motion Graphics
Post-Production Pre-Production
Production Scheduling Project Management
Operations Management Quality Control
Sound Editing Television Production
Vendor Management Video Editing
Video Equipment Video Production
Action Verbs
Collaborated Communicated
Conducted Coordinated
Created Delivered
Developed Edited
Ensured Executed
Facilitated Identified
Implemented Liaised
Managed Oversaw
Performed Planned
Provided Supported
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Tips for Writing a Better Production Assistant Resume

Highlight Your Production Projects and Achievements

Hiring managers want to gain a better understanding of your background and experience as they review your application. If your content is generic or uninspiring, you’ll be far less likely to generate interviews during your job search. In the example below, the candidate showcases their experiences working on a major television production. Rather than simply listing skill sets and crafting vague bullet points, they paint a picture of the role they played in supporting filming and post-production activities, which will help prospective employers see the value they can bring to the table:

Lead Production Assistant, “Stranger Things”


Netflix, Los Angeles, CA, May 2019 – Present

  • Deliver pre-production and post-production support for a multi-million-dollar Netflix show, including scouting film locations, coordinating with production teams, actors, and directors, and maintaining crew and vendor information
  • Coordinate daily workflows during pre-production, filming, principal photography, and post-production phases and facilitate high-priority meetings with VFX teams
  • Ensure compliance with confidentiality agreements and protocols to prevent on-set leaks and maintain data integrity for intellectual properties

Create an Eye-Catching Professional Profile

In order to grab the attention of prospective employers within the entertainment industry, you need to create a compelling opening summary at the top of your resume. This will set the tone for the rest of your content and draw the reader’s eye. Notice how the candidate mentions their experience working with major studios such as Disney and Netflix. This sends a clear message to hiring manager that the job seeker is an experienced industry professional who has previously worked on high profile productions in fast-paced environments:

Professional Profile


A Production Assistant with over five years of experience coordinating pre-production, filming, and post-production activities for full-length films and television shows from major studios, including Disney and Netflix. A proven track record of collaborating with diverse production teams to meet tight deadlines and ensure alignment with client vision.

How to Align Your Resume With the Job Description

Jobs for producers and directors are projected to grow 8% between 2021 and 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overall, this should result in 12,800 new jobs in production and directing. While this area of the entertainment industry may be growing, you’ll be up against some fierce competition. Networking is generally the most effective avenue for landing a PA job. If, however, your connections don’t seem to be winning you gigs, a well-written resume has the power to change all that. That being said, to maximize the impact of your document, you’ll need to tailor your content towards specific job opportunities.

To determine which skills and experiences your resume should highlight, take another look at the job description. The key requirements for the position are most commonly listed at the beginning of the job description or included more than once. Now, review your resume again. Which skills, qualities, and types of experiences are noted first or two to three times? These are the words you want your production assistant resume to incorporate.

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