About the Role
Crime Stories is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Production Assistant to join the production team in Atlanta. This role works closely with a distributed production team across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment working directly with show talent and the broader production team on all aspects of show production.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the host and editorial team in all aspects of daily show production
- Assist with pre-production, live production, and post-production tasks
- Coordinate with remote production staff and serve as the on-site liaison for the distributed production team
- Help maintain studio operations, including testing connectivity, troubleshooting technical issues, and keeping the studio organized and production-ready
- Conduct detailed research for stories, guests, and ongoing investigations
- File FOIA requests and track related materials and deadlines
- Source and organize photos, video, and supporting materials from social media platforms and online resources
- Monitor email inboxes, viewer inquiries, social media accounts, and audience responses
- Assist with media management, file organization, and asset archiving
- Edit audio and video content as needed for production and promotional use
- Create or assist with basic graphics and visual assets for digital and broadcast use
- Ensure all sourced media complies with rights and clearance requirements
- Work collaboratively with producers, editors, and talent to meet daily production deadlines
Requirements
- 4-year college degree required (plus internship experience preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong computer and technical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Adobe Premiere and Canva
- Familiarity with audio/video editing workflows and digital media management
- Strong research skills, including proficiency in locating information and media across social platforms
- Understanding of media rights and clearances is a plus