Production Assistant

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Part-time | Output-based
Reports to: Head of Production

Role Summary

The Production Assistant ensures that all production activities—from pre-production to post-airing—are executed smoothly, documented properly, and recoverable at any time. This role is operational, detail-heavy, and deadline-driven.  

Core Responsibilities
1. Production Operations Support

• Coordinate schedules, call sheets, and logistics for shoots
• Track all production requirements (permits, releases, approvals)
• Ensure all materials are complete before shoot and airing deadlines

2. Shoot Execution Support

• Assist during shoots with:

  • Basic audio setup and monitoring
  • Lighting setup and adjustments
  • Equipment preparation and troubleshooting

• Act as runner/problem-solver during live production constraints

3. Content & Documentation Management

• Transcribe interviews, scripts, and relevant segments accurately and on time
• Organize raw and final materials (video, audio, documents) into structured storage
• Ensure all files are clearly labeled, versioned, and retrievable

4. Institutional Memory & Archiving

• Maintain a complete and searchable archive of episodes, permits and releases, case documents, episode data, etc.
• Ensure that any past episode or document can be retrieved within minutes when requested

5. Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with the Social Coordinator, production team, other participants of the tv show where appropriate
• Follow up relentlessly on missing documents or incomplete requirements
• Escalate issues early before they affect airing schedules

Accountability Metrics

• Zero missing required documents at time of airing
• All materials archived and retrievable within 5–10 minutes
• Transcriptions delivered within agreed turnaround time
• No production delays caused by lack of preparation

Reality of the Role​

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Requires high attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Mistakes affect real beneficiaries and public broadcast credibility

This role requires strong ownership. The Production Assistant is expected to proactively identify gaps, follow through on incomplete tasks, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Work arrangement & compensation

• Work arrangement: On-site (Quezon City)
• Employment type: Project-based
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience and role requirements

How to apply

Interested individuals shall email their CV, Letter of Intent and any works they may have to:

• career [at] kapwako [dot] org

Applicants must attach their résumé/CV and required documents directly to the email in PDF format. Applications submitted only through Google Drive links or links requiring access approval may not be processed.

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED ANYWHERE ELSE.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Office location

2nd Floor, GMA Kapuso Center
GMA Network Drive cor. Samar Ave., Diliman, Quezon City

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.