Special Events Production Assistant - Nashville, TN - Dentsu Creative (MKTG)

Production Assistant 

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

MKTG, part of the Dentsu Aegis Network, is a global creative agency comprised of pioneers and practitioners of lifestyle marketing. We specialize in delivering strategic, business-oriented marketing solutions for leading brands via sport and entertainment, live experiences, retail marketing, enterprise/b-to-b engagement and sponsorship marketing. We are committed to constantly evolving, refining and inventing innovative brand engagements through deeper understanding of how people think, work and live their lives. Headquartered in NYC, we have 1,450 employees and 7,000 Brand Ambassadors operating in 31 offices globally, with reach in 19 markets across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Visit www.mktg.com for more information. 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

An MKTG Production Assistant is a team player who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty. This part-time role requires a proactive attitude and willingness to support all facets of event production. Attention to detail is a must have, along with the capability to think quickly and adapt to various event situations and environments. The ability to perform manual labor and tasks when needed is an essential part of the job. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist with all production elements of an event 
• Support the load in / out process of event equipment, elements, and assets 
• Manage the inventory and movement of items during setup / breakdown 
• Run job tasks and errands for Producers and Managers when needed 
• Help create production documents and run-of-show 
• Ensure all event elements are in place by the start of an event 
• Keep all finances, purchases, and receipts organized 

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 

• Ability to perform manual tasks and labor, must be able to lift at least 65 lbs 
• Technical experience working with digital technology like photo Apps or photo booths 
• Production Assistant experience is a plus 
• Strong attention to detail/follow through 
• Ability to prioritize 
• Valid driver's license