Job Description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation. Sony Pictures Imageworks is an Academy Award®-winning visual effects and animation studio with offices in Vancouver (CAN), Montreal (CAN), and Los Angeles (USA). Sony Pictures Imageworks is known for photoreal live-action visual effects, dynamic creature and character animation and full-CG features. **Sony Pictures Imageworks is seeking an Production Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles!** **Summary** **:** This is an entry level, full-time position that reports directly to the Production Department Manager. The role supports the entire projects team, but works directly under the shows POC, DPMs and Digital Producer. The candidate must have excellent communication skills, be able to follow instructions, work independently, be detail-oriented, trustworthy and dependable. No prior visual effects experience needed, just a great attitude! Please note this position is expected to be in the office the majority of the week, with the option to work from home for special circumstances. This position supports the day-to-day operations of the production. Below is a list of the type of duties and skills required: **What you'll be doing:** The following tasks provide a general overview of the types of activity the role holder will be expected to engage in on a day-to-day basis. The tasks are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities as the nature of our business requires all employees to be flexible, self-motivated and to think creatively when presented with challenges: + Daily meeting room setup/shut down which includes turning on the rooms and troubleshooting basic technical issues etc. + Client interaction. Communication with client side office coord, and or client side leadership. + Help facilitate client visits. Including but not limited to: Events, social engagements, seating in office, and available for ad hoc client needs. + Run production errands such as craft service orders + Responsible for all overtime and working lunch meals using doordash, uber eats, and other vendors. + Handle, track, and keep up-to-date information on production accounting related to craft services/socials/overtime meals. This includes credit card transactions. + Plan and implement all production show-wide social events + Decorate the production areas - bring your crafting expertise! + Aid in facility craft services + Expense reports + Keep meeting rooms and production areas clean and tidy + Meeting note-taking + Meeting screen sharing + Backup for Production Office Coordinator for scheduling meetings + General production support as needed, possibly cross-production + Help facilitate and plan all crew merch with shows Producers **What we need to see:** + Must be an excellent multi-tasker + Must be detail-oriented + Must be an independent worker but also be highly collaborative and be able to work in a team + Be curious. Show a desire to learn and grow. + Client interactions must be professional and timely. Interactions with the client are included but not limited to: reviews, email/chat communication, and notes. + Be able to thrive in a high-pressure environment and perform time-sensitive tasks + Must be capable of lifting and moving heavier items, possibly up to 20 lbs. + Ability to work 40 hours a week plus potential overtime and weekend work We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply. The anticipated base salary for this position is $18/hr USD. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position. *Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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