Production Assistant

About the Company

The organization is a rapidly expanding media company focused on telling meaningful stories with care, precision, and purpose. Its culture emphasizes high standards, strong dedication, empathy, compassion, and a drive to make a positive difference. The team also places importance on advocacy and supporting victims and their families through the responsible use of time, money, and resources.

Role Overview

This full-time, on-site Production Assistant role in Indianapolis, Indiana supports the production department across pre-production, production, and post-production work. The position helps keep projects moving efficiently while upholding strong quality and accuracy standards. It is suited to someone who is organized, detail-focused, proactive, and comfortable handling several priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Production Support

• Provide administrative and logistical support for a range of productions and projects.
• Help coordinate pre-production, production, and post-production tasks so work stays on schedule.
• Partner with producers, editors, and hosts to keep workflows moving smoothly from idea stage through final delivery.

Script and Recording Support

• Prepare finalized scripts and pronunciation references.
• Format scripts for teleprompter use.
• Operate the teleprompter during recordings when required.
• Assist with recording sessions and verify that production materials are accurate and ready.

Asset and Workflow Management

• Keep production files and creative assets organized and up to date.
• Upload content and carry out quality assurance checks as needed.
• Maintain clear documentation and organized systems across projects.
• Support the transfer of assets through production workflows.

Team and Advocacy Support

• Work with production colleagues across teams to help deliver content successfully.
• Support initiatives tied to the company’s advocacy work and storytelling mission.
• Help foster a constructive, collaborative, and solution-oriented team environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Production materials are accurate, orderly, and delivered on time.
• Workflows continue with little supervision.
• Multiple priorities are handled efficiently without lowering quality.
• Scripts, assets, and production documents are reviewed carefully and remain error-free.
• Quality checks are completed consistently and correctly.
• Strong working relationships are developed with producers, editors, hosts, and other teams.
• Communication remains clear, proactive, and focused on solutions.
• Production needs are identified early and addressed before they escalate.
• Deadlines and commitments are met reliably.

Required Skills and Experience

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable collaborating with different stakeholders.
• Experience using Google Workspace.
• Good problem-solving ability and a proactive mindset.
• Interest in storytelling and responsible, ethical true crime content.

Preferred Background

• Experience using audio and video editing tools.
• Familiarity with production software and platforms.
• Prior work in production, broadcasting, podcasting, or media.

What the Employer Offers

• A focus on leadership development.
• A workplace that supports company culture and mental health.
• A collaborative team centered on advocacy and impact.
• Hands-on exposure to all stages of media production.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Team events and company-sponsored activities.