Production Assistant

Good Giant is the largest gaming-focused advertising agency in the United States and operates in Reno, Nevada, Mobile, Alabama, Chicago, Illinois and Tulsa, Oklahoma. We provide comprehensive marketing services to various brands with a specialization on tribal and commercial casino resorts from coast to coast. 

DESCRIPTION

The Production Assistant is an important part of the Content Production team by assisting both Content and Print Producers in the production of advertising materials. This role reports to the Content Production Director and tasks are assigned by producers to ensure smooth and efficient content production operations. A Production Assistant must be able to familiarize themselves with agency tools and processes in order to be effective. Successful production assistants are detail oriented, organized, attentive, alert, resourceful, ambitious, and exhibit an overall willingness to help no matter the task.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Tasks:

• Coordinates the procurement and processing of stock or AdMat assets
• Researches printers, printing materials and techniques, photography, videography, audio suppliers and other factors of production
• Books resources, facilities, studio time, editing time and equipment as directed
• Assists in gathering of props, wardrobe or production related necessities for shoots
• Aids in researching potential shoot locations
• Tracks and manages production related paperwork from suppliers and acquires necessary signatures (e.g. NDAs, new supplier paperwork, purchase orders, releases and production contracts)
• Organizes and curates vendor information, client media inventory, and digital assets
• Executes distribution and external traffic of print & broadcast advertisements to publications, printers, vendors, and media outlets.
• Coordinates screenings, presentations and portfolio reviews with production house, stock houses, artist reps and photographers
• Assists with maintenance of agency production equipment
• Assists producers in the day-to-day production activities as required
• Manages less complex radio, video, or print production projects

Accounting Tasks:

• Aids in the development of estimates and purchase orders
• Processes invoices and accounting administration such as job reconciliation

Administrative Tasks:

• Develops production reports for tracking, management and production billing
• Updates production schedules in agency workflow management system
• Runs production related errands as needed

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional working experience
• Basic knowledge of content production processes in the following media channels: print, ambient/out-of-home, television, radio, video, and photography, live events/entertainment, music creation and licensing
• Working knowledge of image, video, and audio file types
• Knowledge of agency workflow processes for development and execution
• Strong willingness to learn and roll up sleeves in a fast pace environment
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Willing to work an alternative schedule when production deadlines require
• Intuitive problem solver with the ability to drive to resolve
• Ability to manage up and communicate across to ensure those involved production are informed and aware of task status

TECHNINCAL SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Premier, After Effects, Audition)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Apple Keynote
• Prior utilization and familiarity with file share and transfer applications
• Experience in digital asset management
• Office administration experience preferred