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Production Assistant

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Archipelago Films

Remote

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 15 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/24/2026

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Production Assistant — Archipelago Films / Arise Media (Pleasantville, NY • Hybrid) Archipelago Films — an award-winning documentary company (Emmy and Sundance wins, an Academy Award nomination; work seen on IMAX screens, Netflix, HBO, PBS, and National Geographic) — and its nonprofit affiliate Arise Media are hiring a Production Assistant. It's a hands-on role with broad exposure to independent documentary and environmental filmmaking, from the field to the edit room to the audience. What you'll do Coordinate and schedule shoots; handle logistics and shoot production stills Provide light assistant-editor support in DaVinci Resolve Keep things running in Google Workspace and Slack; track grant deadlines Support development and communications: donor letters, Insightly (CRM), Mailchimp newsletter, social media, and simple Photoshop graphics What we're looking for Highly organized, dependable, and a strong writer Valid driver's license and clean driving record required (you'll drive a company vehicle to shoots and errands) Highly proficient in Google Workspace and Slack; DaVinci Resolve and Photoshop a plus University film or journalism degree preferred Background in documentary, environmental, or social-impact storytelling Sound or cinematography skills a plus
Hybrid:
3 days/week in our Pleasantville, NY office, plus travel to shoots. Flexible time off and travel opportunities. To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and film/photo samples to ilia@archipelagofilms.com
Pay:
$600.00 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Pleasantville, NY 10570