Join the hundreds of talented and innovative team members who are making an impact every day at California Times, incorporating Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union-Tribune, two of the most iconic media brands in the nation. Whether you love to tell compelling stories or want to drive our award-winning powerhouse in new directions, the Los Angeles Times team is the place to be.

Job Description Summary

Helps to keep day to day production running smoothly, within tight time constraints and in budget.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Works with Production Manager and EIC to coordinate the various equipment and personnel needed for each production


• Organize and set up off site shoots


• Keep track of and book essential crew to replace freelancers when they are not avail (many of the positions will need to be covered when contractors are booked out elsewhere)


• Keeping track of crew availability


• Help to ensure stage crew does not incur OT or penalties by managing time


• Maintain production schedules


• Create and distribute call sheets to crew and talent including LA Times reporters


• Ensure interviewees are where they need to be on time to avoid costly crew OT


• Track costs incurred across multiple productions, ensuring receipts and invoices are kept in an organized manor


• Liaison between Executive Producer, Line Producer, AP, and Segment Producers


• In today’s environment they need to set up zoom lines and all zoom tech checks


• Collect timecards, enter into system and check reports for accuracy once received


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of television production


• 2 years of production experience


• Knowledge of production crew responsibilities and specific skills needed for each shoot.


• Knowledge of equipment needed to get specific shots quickly while making sure quality does not suffer.


• Must be highly organized and able to make quick decisions.


• Some payroll experience


• Familiar with Farmers wife production software a plus


• Google sheets proficiency


• Excel spread sheet proficiency


• Proficiency with creating calendar and Zoom invites


• Basic understanding of the post-production process


• Ability to be flexible; working early/late hours, and weekends if needed

Education:

• High School Diploma

This position is eligible for remote working.

The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at the Los Angeles Times!  We look forward to reviewing your application.