Production Assistant - Donut Media

Production Assistant - Donut Media

We're looking to hire production assistants who love making stuff for the internet. You're a student of YouTube & social media. You understand the evolving *game* that is content creation in 2024. You're independent, multifaceted, and resourceful, with an interest in cars and comedy. If you dig Donut Media and want a career in automotive content, that's a huge plus!

Freelance, based in-person at our Inglewood, California headquarters – with the opportunity to grow to full time or move on to a higher role (editing, directing, writing, hosting, whatever). 

$225 day rate.

Every day at Donut is different but here's a general idea of responsibilities:

• Make off-site and on-set runs using Donut Production vehicle
• Ability to communicate needs to Directors and Producers.
• Make purchases with company credit card and petty cash and maintain accurate receipts for accounting
• Work with Production Coordinator to:
  • Maintain inventory of all video production equipment, including cameras, lighting equipment, audio devices, tripods, and other accessories.
  • Regularly update the inventory database to track equipment status, location, and maintenance history.
  • Collaborate with Producers & Directors to understand their equipment needs for upcoming projects.
  • Prep production equipment including but not limited to:
    • Camera and production equipment
    • Craft services, snacks, coolers, tables, chairs, pop-up tents
    • Automotive go-bags/mechanic's tools
      
      
• On Set Responsibilities:
  • Fulfill production assistant responsibilities on set as instructed to by the director or producer of the project.
  • Drive picture/hero cars.
  • Assist the camera/audio recording team on set with first assistant camera or sound utility responsibilities.
  • Assist with props/set dressing on set.  
  • Loading and unloading camera equipment and gear in production vehicles.
  • Setting up craft service and crew meals.
  • Building and tearing down basecamp and maintenance of basecamp.
  • Assisting and supporting talent, hosts, and miscellaneous crew.

Qualities:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Understanding the value of thorough communication and when to call vs. text vs. email. 
• Ability to work in a demanding, high pressure, and time sensitive environment.
• Have a valid drivers' license.
• Having a mindset of flexibility and willingness to wear multiple hats
• Assistant camera, data management, and camera operating experience is a huge plus.
• A deep love of YouTube.
• Good comedic sense + awareness.
• Interest in cars and/or have watched Donut Media.
• Having a generally pleasant vibe that people want to be around.

Hiring & Equal Opportunity Statement:

Recurrent Ventures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or affiliation protected by federal, state or local laws. With a number of our media brands reporting on the military, veterans' affairs, and topics facing the active military community, we are very supportive of veterans' activities and highly encourage this.