EMPLOYER SUBMISSION TO THE CINEMA STUDIES JOBS & INTERNSHIPS DATABASE
POSITION TITLE:
Production Assistant (PA) Intern
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company Name: FPW Media
City: Springfield
State: OR
POSITION TYPE:
Internship (Paid)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Description:
FPW Media is a leading advertising agency in Lane County. Our videographers are trained and experienced in using the latest camera, lighting and sound equipment from RED, ARRI, Blackmagic, Canon, GoPro and Sennheiser. Our clients include Pape Group, WinCo Foods and Kenworth among many others.
We’re looking for enthusiastic media arts and/or cinema studies students wanting relevant experience in a media production environment. Preference will go towards students who are interested in internships beyond one academic term and eligible for paid internships. This position will be ideal for students interested in a future career as a Production Coordinator.
DUTIES
*Execute administrative tasks including answering telephone calls, responding to emails, filing paperwork, data entry, arranging transportation and lodging reservations, scheduling meetings and running errands.
*If needed, act as a courier, helping to keep the set clean and tidy and distributing call sheets, health and safety notices, and other paperwork.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to take orders, and to show tact and deference towards those in positions of authority and greater responsibility.
*Must be dependable, punctual, flexible, well organized and resourceful.
*Must understand the importance of taking detailed notes and recording expenditures accurately.
*Must be level headed and able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
*Must have good secretarial skills and be computer literate in standard word processor, spreadsheet and email programs.
*Must be able to drive or bus to FPW Media offices.
*Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours a week.
Required Experience:
Minimum 3.5 GPA from an accredited community college or university.
Substantial coursework in media arts or cinema studies.
Preferred Experience:
Familiarity with Quickbooks.
1+ years of administrative assistant experience.
2+ years of drama or broadcasting experience, whether amateur dramatics, student radio or filmmaking.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Deadline:
November 10th, 2017
Application Instructions:
Please email a resume, letter of interest and letter of recommendation to Joshua Purvis, FPW Media’s Creative Director, at joshua@fpwmedia.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: joshua@fpwmedia.com