Production Assistant Jobs
What does a Production Assistant do?
A Production Assistant (PA) provides ground-level operational support across all stages of a film, television, commercial, or content production. Day-to-day work includes distributing call sheets, managing set access, running errands for the production office, relaying communications between departments, assisting with equipment and prop movement, and ensuring cast and crew have what they need to stay on schedule. PAs are often the first point of contact for on-set logistics and act as a connective layer between department heads, directors, and producers.
Key responsibilities
- Distribute call sheets, scripts, and production documents to cast and crew
- Manage set access points and enforce safety or security protocols
- Coordinate transportation and run errands for the production office
- Relay communications between departments and production leadership
- Assist with equipment, prop, and set dressing movement between locations
- Support the Assistant Director in maintaining the shooting schedule
Skills & tools
Education & background
No formal degree required; a background in film, media production, or communications is common, and many PAs enter through internships or film school.
Career path
Typically progresses to Assistant Director, Production Coordinator, or department-specific roles such as Art PA, Camera PA, or Office PA depending on specialization.