1,458 Production assistant jobs in United States
- Jewelry Television - Broadcast Production Assistant Full-Time
Jewelry Television3.4 ★Knoxville, TN$26K - $44K (Glassdoor est.)29d - Creative Arts Production CoordinatorLife Touch Community ChurchPlainfield, IL$10K (Employer est.)Easy Apply10d
- Production Assistant Part time
KQDS Fox212.1 ★Duluth, MN$11.00 - $14.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply10d - Assistant Technical Coordinator, Live Event Production - Lighting
Purdue University4.3 ★West Lafayette, IN$39K - $60K (Glassdoor est.)Easy Apply16d - Graphic Designer & Production AssistantShirt Shack Inc.Cedar Falls, IA$18.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply10d
- Video Production Assistant
The Washington Institute4.4 ★Washington, DC$38K - $50K (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+ - Rogue Media Network - Audio/Video Editor and ProductionRogue Media NetworkWaco, TX$10.00 - $12.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+
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- Junior Graphic Designer/Video Editor
Elite Insurance Partners4.4 ★Tampa, FL$45K - $50K (Employer est.)Easy Apply8d - YouTube Production Assistant/Actor- Crafty HacksCrafty HacksMurrieta, CA$18.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply28d
- 1d
- 30d+
- Production Assistant, Part-Time
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences2.8 ★Los Angeles, CA$35K - $48K (Glassdoor est.)Easy Apply30d+ - 30d+
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- Thin Film Coating TechnicianOptical Filter SourceRound Rock, TX$20.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply11d
- 24h
- 10d
- Digital Production Assistant, Wires
Fox Corporation3.7 ★Remote$16.00 - $20.75 Per Hour (Employer est.)18d - 5d
Job Outlook for Production Assistant
Powered by Glassdoor Economic ResearchProduction managers oversee the operations of manufacturing firm, and production assistants help them with this responsibility. Their duties can include organizing worker allocation decisions, helping the managers to ensure that production remains on schedule, analyzing production data, streamlining processes, and assisting staff in problem resolution. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and some relevant work experience in a plant setting is typically required. For advancement to product manager, a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) is preferred. Demand will grow slightly over the next decade as firms increasingly prioritize efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
Are you a production assistant in search of work? Are you just out of school and looking to get your foot in the door at an entry-level position? Discover vacancies for entry-level production assistant jobs and production assistant lead positions from top production companies.
Glassdoor helps you narrow your results if you don't have experience as a production assistant. For example, you can search for graduate production assistant positions from companies hiring workers who've just recently completed a graduate degree. On the other hand, if you're an experienced production assistant, you might find success applying for production manager jobs. If you're hoping to find work on a more flexible schedule, filter your search to focus on work-from-home production jobs.
Once you start applying to vacant positions, review the most common production assistant interview questions so you can land a job you love.
Before starting your job search, it's important to conduct research and ensure you're aware of average and high-end production assistant salaries throughout the country. Follow these steps to earn a high-paying production assistant position:
- Look into average salaries for production assistants in your area, keeping in mind that salaries vary quite a bit depending on geographic location.
- Consider your experience when handling salary negotiations. While you'll likely earn less as a newer production assistant, but experience and seniority throughout your career will likely net you a higher annual income.
- Analyze job postings for production assistants and pay attention to skills that employers commonly mention. Be sure to highlight those skills on your resume.
While salaries for production assistants can vary depending on the employer and experience, it's also important to consider benefits and other perks that employers typically offer. In addition to a fair salary, compensation for production assistants might also include:
- Performance bonuses for efficiency or productivity
- Stock options for employees with increased earnings if the company is successful
- Health benefits, life insurance, vacation time, and flexible working hours or hybrid work options