Production Associate, Live Sports
DESCRIPTION
The Production Associate will support the Executive Producer, Coordinating Producers, and other production crew in day-to-day operation of Prime Video’s live sports productions. This role will be primarily focused on supporting the office and administrative functions of the production department.
A successful candidate has the ability to execute on assigned tasks with little oversight and in the designated time frame. You will find yourself in scenarios where you are working as part of a team and where you act on behalf of our team. This role requires flexibility, ability to deal with ambiguity, and a drive to learn and be curious. Project management skills and the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines will be critical to the success of our productions.
Key job responsibilities
* Support teams in production planning, schedules, logistics and event documentation
* Working side-by-side with show Producers on managing day-to-day operations for live broadcasts
* Assisting with meeting coordination, meeting invites, conference room logistics, and floor/building access
* Coordinating meeting bookings with partners, vendors, and internal teams
* Administrative support of productions such as managing shared documents, presentation material, and organization of logistical information (i.e. travel schedules)
* Communicating with internal teams on cross-functional initiatives
* Developing and maintaining positive partner relationships
A day in the life
The Production Associate will support the production team on items related to planning, coordinating, and organizing live sporting events. In the same day, you may find yourself supporting a wide range of administrative tasks. We need someone who can properly prioritize tasks, proactively working to gather information that allows them to deliver on-time. You will often be the first contact with our external partners and will be expected to make a great first impression.
Your days follow the ebb and flow of the production schedule. When not in production, you will support the growth of the ever-expanding team, helping evaluate workflows, establishing best practices, and helping to build our culture as we evolve. While in production, you will interact with producers, directors, production managers, and technical teams.
About the team
Prime Video is changing the way millions of customers interact with video content. This includes creating original and exclusive content around live events from the top professional sports leagues around the world like the NFL, NASCAR, NHL, NBA, NWSL, WNBA, and Champions League. As we support live sporting events, it is common to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of studio or production company assistant experience
- 1+ years of on-set physical production experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with above-the-line and below-the-line unions and guilds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of digital media space including handling of all types of media equipment experience
- Experience managing events/meetings in a global company
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.