What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant position at Lightspeed VT?
Summary:
LightSpeed VT is a web-based virtual training company that is licensed and private labeled to our clients as a “Saas” solution. In our company, a Production Assistant is responsible for setting up and breaking down our studio and greenroom, operating the teleprompter, camera, lighting, sound etc., and also taking raw footage, producing rough cut content as well as taking care of clients while filming. The Production Assistant has a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro X, Premiere and Photoshop, the ability to produce in a fast-paced production environment, displays a high level of customer service, and carries strong grammar and spelling skills with a good eye for detail.
Description of Duties:
- Assist Video Editors and Producers in all aspects of video production and studio management:
- Manage studio equipment across studios, and coordinate equipment needs per video shoot
- Prepare and accurately operate studio equipment per video shoot
- Prep and run teleprompter as necessary
- Assist in camera operations per shoot (or relevant video/audio capture devices)
- Ensure proper lighting configurations are utilized per shoot
- Taking raw footage, and producing rough-cut content
- Maintain proper media handling and storage
- Setting up and breaking down the studio & greenroom
- Making sure the clients are fully taken care of while in filming
- Further maintenance and miscellaneous for and around the production area
- Assist editors in post-production tasks
- Assist editing team with camera footage importing/ingesting tasks
- Assist editing team with rough cutting footage
- Assist in editing videos, incorporating live-action and b-roll footage to accompany the narrative track/script
- Export and compress edited videos for testing
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Camera operations with lighting and sound (monitor audio quality and maintain mics)
- Working knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Premiere, and Photoshop
- Ability to work and produce in a fast-paced production environment
- Great analytical skills, must be able to understand and comprehend a wide variety of topics our subject matter experts are teaching
- High level of customer service
- Grammar and spelling skills along with a keen eye for errors
- Strong interpersonal communication, great work ethic, and positive attitude
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Video or Visual Technology, Film Production or equivalent
- Experience in Graphic Design for video