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How to use job boards without wasting your whole afternoonJob boards are one of the fastest ways to see who's hiring. They're also one of the fastest ways to burn an afternoon refreshing a page and firing off resumes for jobs you were never getting. The goal isn't to apply to everything. It's to spot the ones actually worth your time, and then move quickly when one shows up. Read the whole listing We know how that sounds. It still needs saying. Before you hit send, check the location, the shoot dates, the position, the experience level, and anything specific they're asking for. If a production wants a local hire in Atlanta and you're in Chicago, skip it, unless the posting says they're open to travel. Then follow the submission instructions exactly. If they ask for a resume and three sentences about your availability, send a resume and three sentences about your availability. On set, following simple directions is the job. Your application is the first place they see whether you can. Speed matters Production hiring moves fast, especially for PAs and entry level crew. Sometimes a coordinator posts a role because they need someone next week. Sometimes tomorrow. So set up job alerts. Keep a current resume ready to send. Have a short intro you can tailor in five minutes. If something is a genuine fit, don't bookmark it for after dinner. By then there could be 75 resumes sitting in that inbox. Know what a red flag looks like Fake production listings are out there, and they go after people who are keen to get started. Be careful if you're "hired" without ever speaking to a human, asked for sensitive financial information early, told to buy equipment on someone else's behalf, or sent a check before you've worked a day. A real production can tell you who they are, what you're working on, where it's based, and who you report to. And you should never have to pay anyone to hire you. Don't let the job board become the job This is the big one. Job boards are only part of your search. Apply to what's posted, sure. But also stay in touch with the crews you've worked with. Go to industry events. Follow up with people you've met and tell them when you're free. Loads of production jobs never get posted publicly at all. The board gets you in front of people. Your resume gets you the call. How you behave on the job is what gets you the next one. Got questions about these opportunities, or just want to talk through where you're headed? We'd love to hear from you — that's literally why we're here. All the Best, Liv Today's New JobsThe board stands at 174 open roles this morning, 16 of them added since yesterday, and nobody's looked at those 16 much yet. Recommended Job of the DayFeature Modeling Internship is our pick today. One of the world's leading animation studios wants a modeling intern on a feature animated production: building assets and models, solving the technical snags that come with them, sitting in on dailies and launches, and working with other departments so elements land in shots on time. It's paid, part-time, on site, and open to students and recent grads, with workshops, classes and speaker sessions around the work. Get your reel tight and show modelling work, not just finished renders. Apply today, because the people reading these start sorting names into a shortlist as the applications land.
TV Production Finance Internship sits on the money side of television with one of the world's largest film and TV studios, supporting an international production finance team across series and films for Latin American and US Hispanic audiences. Reconciling production service agreements, building financial databases, helping prep green-lights. Paid, part-time, in person. If numbers are your strength, don't sit on this one. Also on the board — 174 live roles, 16 new today
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Today's Daily Job ListTV Production Finance Internship Internship · 2 Weeks · Closes 25th October One of the world's largest film and television studios is offering a TV Production Finance Internship. You'd sit with the International TV Production Finance team, who look after telenovela series and… Executive Assistant Permanent Job · 2 Weeks · Closes 25th October A world-leading Kids and Family entertainment studio is looking for an Executive Assistant to join its Content and Inclusion team on a permanent basis. You'll support the Vice President and Director… Executive Assistant Permanent Job · 2 Weeks · Closes 25th October One of the world's biggest media and entertainment companies is looking for an Executive Assistant to join its comedy programming team on a permanent basis. In this job, you'll support an SVP: owning a… Production Assistant Production Crew · TBA · Closes 13th October A Production Company is looking for a Production Assistant for a one-day shoot in or around Newport News, VA on 21 October.
The segment involves on-camera interviews, B-roll coverage and storytelling… 1st Assistant Camera Production Crew · TBA · Closes 13th October A the employer production is looking for a 1st Assistant Camera for a paid crew call in Toronto, shooting on 24 October. They're also crewing up Gaffer and Grip positions on the same shoot. Various Crew Production Crew · TBA · Closes 13th October An award-winning short film team is looking for Various Crew for a 72-hour film challenge shooting in Toronto this November.
They need a Co-Producer, 1st and 2nd Assistant Camera, Gaffer, Grip, Set… Local PAs Production Crew · TBA · Closes 13th October A Production Company is looking for multiple local Production Assistants for an unscripted series shooting in the Semora/Roxboro area of North Carolina.
It pays $225 a day, running 19 October to 28… PA Production Crew · TBA · Closes 13th October A Production Company is looking for a Production Assistant for a one-day shoot in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on 14 October.
It's a corporate sit-down interview day, so expect the usual on-set PA work… Production Assistant Permanent Job · 2 Weeks · Closes 25th October A leading Spanish-language media and entertainment company is looking for a Production Assistant to support day-to-day production operations. In this job, you'll help with daily production activities and… Crew Call Production Crew · TBA · Closes 13th October A SAG micro-budget short film is looking for crew for a three-day shoot in San Francisco, 21–23 October. It's a period drama set in ancient Rome, shot as a proof of concept for a feature.
They need a 1st… PA Production Crew · TBA · Closes 13th October A Production Company is looking for an on-set PA for a French-language mockumentary shooting in Ottawa, Ontario this autumn.
The shoot runs from 15th October to 3rd November. You'll need to be local to… Executive Assistant Permanent Job · 2 Weeks · Closes 25th October A leading global entertainment and sports agency is looking for an Executive Assistant to support a senior executive on a busy talent desk. In this job, you'll handle complex calendars, travel, expenses… Feature Modeling Internship Internship · 2 Weeks · Closes 25th October One of the world's leading animation studios is looking for a Feature Modeling Intern for Spring 2027. You'll be building assets and models on a feature animated production, working closely with other… Crew Call Production Crew · TBA · Closes 13th October A graduate short film shoot is looking for a Production Assistant and crew for various Set Roles.
These are volunteer positions, so there's no pay on offer, but it's three days on an actual set with a… Various Crew Production Crew · TBA · Closes 13th October An independent short film is looking for Various Crew to join the team for a 15-minute non-union shoot in Calgary.
There's a long list of positions going: 1st and 2nd AD, DP, 1st AC, Sound Mixer and Boom… Industry news
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