Web Designer Position

Established comic book and media production company Platinum Studios, Inc. is looking to bring on a freelance Web Designer to assist with on-going changes and builds for both company and property websites. Job would entail building websites for various comic book properties, creating design layouts, changes content and altering written copy across various webpages, as well as providing updates and changes as needed. Must be proficient in HTML, Wordpress, JavaScript, CSS and InDesign. If a match is identified start date could be as early as Tuesday, December 1st. Experienced Designers, please send resumes & portfolios toJobs@Platinumstudios.com.

Assistant Position

Development interns needed at Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment (THE WALKING DEAD) for Spring 2016. Candidates must be able to receive college credit. This is a terrific opportunity for smart, hard-working self-starters with strong writing skills who are interested in both TV and film development. Duties include, but are not limited to, script reading/coverage and research on active projects. We also host lunches where interns can interact with industry professionals and our executive staff. Applicants must be available for at least two full days a week. Send cover letters and resumes to vmp@valhallaent.com

 

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Seeking Receptionist!

Production Company in Santa Monica with home office in New York is searching for a highly motivated, well-rounded and knowledgeable receptionist to work alongside our staff and freelance production teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door with an entry level position at a long standing well-known production company.

Candidate should have clever research abilities, excellent communication skills, a great multi-tasker, detail oriented, possesses enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, team spirit and the willingness to assume challenges and increased responsibility.

Duties for this position include welcoming & setting up new production teams, maintaining calendars/project schedules, scheduling appointments, emailing, research current events & popular talent, organize project information, updating contact lists, answer phones, Check Messages, relay calls/messages to various teams and staff via email, keeping office tidy and organized, filing, ordering office supplies & various business related errands.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle stressful situations in a calm, professional manner. Must be able to problem solve, prioritize, think ahead, organize, work independently and communicate confidently.

Someone with a clear vision that this industry is where they want to be, commercial or television internship or previous experience ideal but not required. The opportunity for growth is tremendous and the ability to network with those whom we know and work with is an open door for the right candidate to take advantage of. Must own a car and a mac computer.

Work hours are 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, willing and able to work overtime when requested.

Must be Mac, MS Office, Adobe Professional & Internet proficient.

Please attach cover letter and your CV and in the subject line place the word “La Brea”.

Please respond to: devark1@aol.com

 

 

Assistant Position

NON-JOBLIST JOB: Academy-Award nominated film producer looking to hire an assistant ASAP. This is a demanding post at a film / TV production company. Must have ability to problem solve, be detail-oriented, comfortable supporting multiple execs in a high-pressure work environment, tech savvy, and proficient in handling assistant duties such as managing heavy phones and scheduling. An Ideal candidate should have a serious interest in pursuing a career in development / producing. Agency experience required.

Email: Assistants2015@gmail.com

Seeking Intern

Disruption Entertainment seeks interns who will get an inside look at development at a very active film and television production company with projects shooting in 2015/16 and onward. Interns need to commit to 2-3 days a week and MUST receive school credit. Responsibilities include script coverage, project research, administrative duties, etc. Qualified candidates will be self-motivated, efficient, punctual, and excellent communicators. This is a great opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced development executives and producers. Please contact us at inter.disruption@gmail.com

Talent Coordinator

Refinery29 is hiring a Talent Coordinator for its influencer network to assist in the execution of talent-driven programs for Youtube in Los Angeles. In this role, the individual will assist the Talent team with creating presentations, maintaining databases, processing payments and related tasks around program execution. This role will also assist the team in finding new talent to leverage for branded content. This person will assist several members of the Talent team and must be extremely detail oriented and able to thrive in a fast paced environment. This person should have at least one year of experience working with talent, preferably in the digital space and an interest in women’s fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Please reach out to us with your resume! lauren.newton@refinery29.com subject “Talent Coordinator”

 

Seeking 2nd Assistant

Anonymous Content is looking for a 2nd Assistant to a Talent Manager.  Prior industry experience required, preferably at an agency or management company.  Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a very fast-paced environment.  All standard assistant responsibilities including client support, rolling calls, managing schedules and reconciling expenses.  Please send resumes tosgraham@anonymouscontent.com

Seeking Creative Executive

Production company with studio deal is looking for a Creative Executive to join the company. Must have previous CE and development experience at a major company to be considered. An Ideal candidate has strong industry contacts, a good eye for material, and excellent development skills. Responsibilities include reading scripts, seeking out viable material for feature film and TV, and developing the current slate of projects. Position starts January 1. All interested applicants, please send your resume to: creativeexecjob2015@gmail.com

Assistant Position

NON-JOBLIST JOB: Storied Media Group seeking an assistant to 2 partners. SMG is a management and production company with offices in LA and New York City that specializes in the packaging and selling of intellectual property. SMG represents some of the most influential media brands in the country, including The New York Times, 60 Minutes, National Public Radio, New York Magazine, The New Republic, Emmis Publishing (Los Angeles Magazine), and the Smithsonian Institute (Smithsonian, Air and Space) & NPR. Storied Media Group also manages film and TV writers including Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad) and Bob Nelson (Nebraska) and produces feature films and television shows in both the scripted and unscripted space. We are looking for a bright and creative self-starter to assist the company’s two partners in their Century City office. Candidate must be highly organized and work well under pressure and have an interest in film and TV development. Previous desk experience at an agency, management company, production company, or studio is a must. The ideal person will be hungry to be involved in every aspect of the company and eager to contribute. This is a truly unique position with tremendous potential for growth. We are in production on our first scripted pilot for Amazon and our first unscripted series for Travel Channel and in postproduction on our first documentary and our first feature film. Resume and cover letter: SMGasst2015@gmail.com

Seeking An Assistant

SMART ENTERTAINMENT, a production/management company in Beverly Hills (TED, TED 2, Family Guy, Blades Of Glory, Anger Management) seeks an experienced assistant to start immediately. Responsibilities include script reading and coverage, research, answering phones, coordinating travel, expenses, compiling talent lists and general administrative duties. This is not an entry-level job. Must have one year of management or agency experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in development. Interest in management is a plus. Please email resumes to: assistant@smartentertainment.com

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Executive Position

LA-based production company (film, television, and branded content) seeks an Executive Assistant for its co-CEO/ Partner. Ideal candidates should conduct themselves professionally, have excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain attention to detail under high pressure. Hours vary, so a mobile presence out of the office is important during after-hours and on weekends. The company is growing, so we are looking for someone who can also participate heavily in creative development (reading, script notes, finding projects) and grow into a Creative Executive role.

Responsibilities include:

- Answering phones and rolling calls

- Scheduling meetings and managing an ever-changing calendar

- Assist with booking domestic and global travel arrangements (personal and business)

- Manage office (the internet, phone system, ordering supplies, company cell phone plan, etc.)

- Personal assistance: setting appointments (for executive and family), managing children’s activities/ calendar, organizing parties, etc.

- Weekly reading

- Script notes on projects in development and potential projects

- Manage social media presence (Facebook and Twitter)

- Updating/ managing company website

- Assist in updating/ creating company decks and presentations

- Hiring/ managing interns

Experience and qualifications include:

- Knowledge of film and the film industry

- Agency experience is preferred but not required

- Minimum 1-2 years desk experience in the industry

- Organized and detail-oriented

- Excellent writing and communication skills

- Personable and professional demeanor

- Must have done extensive script coverage in prior internships/ positions.

Please email resumes with brief cover letter in email to: 2015easst@gmail.com

First Assistant Job

Emmy Winning Producer/Talent Manager with shows in development at HBO, Showtime, and FX seeks First Assistant. The job involves phones, scheduling, and high-volume of submissions. Creative input is highly encouraged, but only once the main responsibilities are fulfilled. An ideal candidate is able to remain calm and unaffected in a sometimes chaotic environment, is highly motivated, and able to communicate clearly and efficiently. The Position also offers excellent exposure to the development and production side of the business. Responsibilities scale up as you prove yourself, with opportunity for growth for the right person. 1-2 years of experience on a high-volume desk required. Please send resume and brief cover letter toexecassistant27@gmail.com

The Charles Bronfman Prize

The Charles Bronfman Prize

Deadline: December 15 

The Charles Bronfman Prize celebrates the vision and endeavor of an individual or team under the age of fifty who self identifies as Jewish and whose humanitarian work, combined with their Jewish values, has significantly improved the world. An internationally recognized panel of judges selects the Prize recipient(s) and bestows an award of $100,000.  For More Information: http://www.ysa.org/the_charles_bronfman_prize

Democracy for All Video Contest

Democracy for All Video Contest

Deadline: Weekly through December 2 

Are you tired of big money influencing your elections? Do you want to use your talent for video making to inspire action that will make real changes - and to possibly earn significant prize money? Produce a short (30 to 90 second) video that includes a call to action in support of the Democracy For All amendment. Each week of the contest, judges will select a "weekly pick" prize ($1,000) among the videos submitted so far.  In addition to the "weekly pick," at the close of the contest the judges will pick a grand prize winner ($25,000) and five category prizes ($5,000 each) among all of the entries. Category prizes include Funniest Video, Best Student Video, Most Creative Video, Best Music Video, and Best Dramatic Video.  For More Information: http://www.ysa.org/democracy_for_all_video_contest

Full-time Assistant

Heroes and Villains Entertainment seeks ambitious, professional, fast-thinking, self-starting, computer-literate assistant to its partners. Must have at least one year agency experience and a strong passion for becoming a literary manager. Must be a voracious reader. Usual assistant duties apply: calendars, scheduling for partners/managers/clients, handle high call volume with poise, track incoming and outgoing submissions, etc. Room to grow for the right candidate. Send resume and cover letter to info@heroesandvillains-ent.com

Acting Job!!!!

CASTING ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE FOR TV COMMERCIAL!

ACTORS AND NON-ACTORS (NO ACTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!)

SAN FRANCISCO & SACRAMENTO AREAS

We are now casting ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE (ages 25-750 in the Sacramento and San Francisco areas to appear in a television commercial for Golden1 Credit Union!

GREAT PAY!  Open to both ACTORS and NON-ACTORS - NO acting experience required!

ALL TYPES of people (ages 25-75), all ethnicities.  - everyone from lawyers to nurses, plumbers, or firemen.  White collar, blue collar, or creative types!  Hipsters or everyday folks. EVERYONE!

We're ALSO looking for:

Real FAMILIES with kids 4yrs and up

Real GROUPS OF FRIENDS - kids, young adults to senior friends groups

TEAMS - Adult Bowling & Bocce teams, and Girls' gymnastic teams (all ages).

Project: PAID non-union Commercial

Rate:  $500 per adult per day /$250 per child in family scenes/$500 per child if specific skill needed (gymnastics for example)

Auditions:  11/4/2015 in San Francisco; 11/6 & 11/7, 2015 in Sacramento

Filming:  One day on 11/12/15 or 11/13/15, in Sacramento

TO SUBMIT:

Email ALL the information requested below to:

kaplancasting@gmail.com

Be sure to include:

1.  Your name (first and last) - and family/group/team info if applicable

2.  Age(s)

3.  Contact phone number

4.  Where are you located (must be either Sacramento or San Francisco)

5.  ROLE you are applying for (ALL TYPES,

6.  Tell us what you do for a living, if kids: their sports teams, etc)

7.  Recent photo of yourself (jpg format please) groups or teams

8. Are you a member of Golden1 Credit Union? Not a requirement.

Grant For Teens

Teens for Wildfire Safe Communities Grants

Deadline: November 15 

If you are between the ages of 13-22, you can turn school and club community service requirements into a $500 educational scholarship or donation to a charitable organization! Complete a wildfire risk reduction project between September 1 and November 15, submit an application, and you could receive one of twenty $500 funding awards for future educational costs, or as a $500 donation to the charitable organization of your choice.  For More Information: http://www.ysa.org/teens_for_wildfire_safe_communities_grants