Production Assistant Intern

Project Summary

We are seeking a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented Production Assistant (PA) to support all phases of production for the four-part documentary series The Safe Space. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative documentary environment and wants to grow within a high‑level storytelling team. The Production Assistant will support pre‑production, production, and post‑production efforts, ensuring smooth operations across departments.

This role requires professionalism, initiative, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for documentary storytelling.

This role is primarily on‑site at our headquarters studio within the Black Youth Healing Arts Center. After a structured system and sustainable workflow have been fully established, hybrid and remote flexibility may be available based on project needs and performance.

• Assist in preparing interview materials and research packets for guests.
• Help gather and organize archival materials for interview segments.
• Coordinate schedules, confirm logistics, prep call sheets, and support production planning.
• Prepare and organize release forms and production documents.

• Assist with guest arrival and on-set coordination.
• Ensure all release forms are completed and properly documented.
• Support crew with basic set preparation and breakdown.
• Take detailed notes during interviews, identifying key moments and story beats.
• Help manage equipment, media cards, and production materials.

• Assist in creating interview multi‑cam sequences from multi-camera footage.
• Help clean and refine interview transcripts to accurately reflect spoken dialogue.
• Organize and label footage, project files, and archival materials.
• Scan, upload, and catalog release forms and archival assets.
• Assist story producers in pulling selects from transcripts and organizing footage into story themes.

• Hands‑on experience in archival research and documentation for a media production project.
• Exposure to the production process and asset management in a professional setting.
• Credited on a professional documentary production.
• An opportunity to contribute to a historically significant media project.
• Potential for future opportunities with Film Production Company based on performance.

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or have graduated with a degree in the following areas:
  History, Archival Science/Library Science, Journalism/Media Studies, Film Studies/Media Production, Public History/Museum Studies
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and anticipate production needs.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with interview guests.
• Passion for storytelling and documentary filmmaking.

Interns are required to participate in three, in‑person seminars focused on professional development, learning how cultural organizations operate, and building a network of industry professionals. At the end of the semester, interns complete a final presentation to share their work.

• Thursday, June 18 from 1:00am‑1:00pm
• Thursday, July 21 from 1:00‑3:00pm
• Thursday, August 13 from 3:30‑5:30pm
• Final Presentations:
  Thursday, August 27 from 11:00am‑1:00pm

Apply online s.org/jobs and include a cover letter, resume, and any required additional materials by the Final date to receive applications date.