Production Assistant

Overview:

The Production Assistant (PA) is a vital member of the Production Team working in our state-of-the-art live production studio(s). The PA is responsible for assisting with day to day production studio operations and works closely with the Sr. Technical Director, the Control Room Technicians and the Instructors and reports directly to the Director of Programming and Content.

Echelon production is currently 7-days / week from approximately 6:00am - 9:30pm; however, these days / times are not fixed and may be adjusted from time to time to build Echelon's streaming fitness business. A Production Assistant is also expected to be able to fill in and be available, generally, from time to time, for other shifts that need to be covered (including rotating holiday shifts).

Job Responsibilities:

Live Production / Broadcast studio

-Be a trusted resource to the Control Room Technicians (CRT) before, during and after live filming

- Prepare to be able to cover for a CRT, should the need arise

- Assist with equipment maintenance, including preventative maintenance and troubleshooting

- Become an in-house expert with all equipment (e.g., Bike, Tread, Rower, Reflect, etc.)

- Assist with video file edits and uploads

- Prep studio lights and sound equipment for live broadcasts

- Conduct sound checks with Instructors and Control Room

- Ensure all equipment is placed on stage correctly before and after each class

- Assist with Special Programming and special events

- Maintain and update iPads and various Echelon Apps, as needed

- Assist Instructors with Echelon Marketing Social Media requests

-Ensure the studio and lobby is prepared for live filming

- QC class content to ensure standards of excellence

Studio Operations

- Opening and/or closing the studio

- Maintaining Instructor and studio supplies; prepare ordering report for the manager - bi-weekly, or as needed

- Restock water, parts, equipment, etc. as needed

- Cleaning the studio and lobby, daily

- Responsible for Instructor wardrobe and towels

- Maintaining organization of the instructor dressing room / green room

Job Requirements:

- Should have or be pursuing a degree in Media, Broadcast Technology, Film, TV production or have the equivalent experience / background

- Excellent time management, and problem-solving skills

- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking ability

- Resourcefulness and problem-solving skills

- A team player with great communication skills

- Great written and verbal communication skills