Production Assistant Resume Examples & Format
A production assistant helps the producers, directors and crew of a film, TV, web series, commercial or online video production run the shoot day to day. A production assistant resume should prove skills such as call sheet and schedule support, crowd and extras handling, and location lock and permission follow-up with numbers from your own work. Below are three samples, entry-level to senior, with summaries, bullets and skills.
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Production Assistant resume examples by experience level
All three samples are illustrative: the people, employers and every figure are made up.
Entry-level sample
Kayla Rivera
Film program graduate · 4 shoots as intern PA · call sheets, crowd and locations · own car and phone
Atlanta, GA · (404) 555-0153 · kayla.rivera@example.com · instagram.com/example-kayla.on.set
Summary
- Film program graduate with four shoots as an intern production assistant, looking for an entry-level PA job on film, TV or web series where I can handle call sheets, extras and set logistics.
Experience
- Intern PA, a commercial production house, Atlanta, GA · 2025 · 2 shoots of 12 hours each; managed check-in for 40 extras and kept lunch within 45 minutes.
- Intern PA, a web series unit, Atlanta, GA · 2026 · 2 shoot schedules of 5 days; carried the call sheet, ran 3 location locks and sent the wrap report each night.
Education
- B.A. in Film and Media Production, Georgia Peach State University · 2026
- Westside High School, Atlanta, GA · High school diploma · 2022
Skills
- Call sheets, walkie-talkie communication, crowd handling, location support, driving, Microsoft Office, Google Sheets
Mid-level sample
Nate Holloway
Senior Production Assistant · 4 years · TV and web series · units up to 120 · talent and vehicle logistics
Los Angeles, CA · (323) 555-0174 · nate.holloway@example.com
Summary
- Production assistant on 6 web series and TV shows, with units of up to 120. Sent every call sheet by 9 p.m. the night before for 40 shoot days and handled talent and vehicle logistics for 60 shoots.
Work experience
- Senior Production Assistant, a web series production company, Los Angeles, CA · 2024 – present · Unit of 120; sent call sheets by 9 p.m. for 40 shoot days; ran talent pickups and vehicle logistics; filed the daily wrap report.
- Production Assistant, a TV series unit, Los Angeles, CA · 2022 – 2024 · Daily shoots of 12 hours, 5 days a week; managed crowd scenes of up to 300 extras without a schedule delay.
Education
- A.A. in Communications, Santa Monica College · 2022
Skills
- Call sheets, talent and vehicle logistics, crowd handling, wrap reports, radio communication, scheduling, petty cash tracking, driving
Senior sample
Joel Baptiste
Production Coordinator · 11 years · features and commercials · units up to 200 · outstation shoots
New Orleans, LA · (504) 555-0127 · joel.baptiste@example.com
Summary
- Production coordinator with eleven years running units of up to 200 on films and commercials, who finished 3 features within the planned shoot days and coordinated 4 outstation schedules.
Work experience
- Production Coordinator, a film production company, New Orleans, LA · 2021 – present · Units of up to 200; coordinated 4 out-of-town schedules with hotels and transport; finished 3 films within the planned shoot days.
- Senior Production Assistant, a commercial production company, New Orleans, LA · 2017 – 2021 · 60 commercial shoots; talent and vehicle logistics for each.
- Production Assistant, film units, New Orleans, LA · 2015 – 2017.
Education
- B.A. in Mass Communication, University of New Orleans · 2015
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What does a production assistant do?
Tasks differ by production and by department, so read each job posting and copy the tasks it names. Typical entry-level work includes carrying call sheets, helping with locations, looking after talent and extras, running errands and supporting the crew. A production assistant resume should list your shoots by type, the unit size, your tasks and the schedule you kept, not famous titles you cannot prove.
Best resume format for a production assistant
- List shoots by type and unit size, not by famous names you cannot prove.
- Name the roles above you, such as assistant director or production manager.
- Add a driver's license and your own phone or vehicle if the job posting asks for them.
The section order and what goes in each are on the how to write a resume guide; the resume format guide covers every format by type and country.
Summary examples by level
- Entry-level: Film program graduate with 4 shoots as intern PA, who managed extras' check-in for 40 people and kept lunch breaks within 45 minutes.
- Mid-level: Production assistant on 6 web series and TV shows with units up to 120, who sent every call sheet by 9 p.m. the night before.
- Senior: Production coordinator with 11 years running units of up to 200, who finished 3 films within the planned shoot days.
Work experience bullet points
- Sent call sheets to a unit of 120 by 9 p.m. the night before for 40 shoot days.
- Managed crowd scenes of up to 300 extras without a delay to the schedule.
- Kept lunch and wrap within the planned time on 12-hour shoots for 3 months.
- Completed daily wrap reports for 6 web series and TV shows.
- Handled talent and vehicle logistics for 60 commercial shoots in 4 years.
- Coordinated 4 out-of-town schedules with hotels and transport for 200 people.
- Finished 3 feature films within the planned shoot days as production coordinator.
Key skills to list
Hard skills: Call sheet and schedule support, Crowd and extras handling, Location lock and permission follow-up, Radio and unit communication, Talent and vehicle logistics, Wrap reports, Travel and hotel coordination, Phone video basics, Budget and petty cash tracking, Driver's license.
Soft skills: Stamina for 12-hour days, Staying calm with last-minute changes, Respect for senior crew, Quick on the phone, Taking instructions exactly.
Education and certifications
- No single route is listed for this job: check each job posting and list your degree, film program or course with the school and year.
- List only licenses and cards you hold, such as a driver's license, and only if the job asks for them.
- Put your shoots, with type, unit size and your tasks, above your education if you have them.
Sources
Checked on 5 October 2026.
FAQ
Production Assistant resume questions, answered.
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What is a production assistant on a film set?
A production assistant supports the production and assistant director teams with tasks such as call sheets, crowd and extras, locations and logistics. Duties differ by production, so use the tasks named in the job posting. It is a common first job in film and TV.
How do I move from production assistant to assistant director?
Learn the schedule, call sheet and communication flow, then ask the assistant director team to let you take on more of it. List each step on your resume: crowd scenes, schedule support, cover for the second assistant director. Check each job posting for what it asks.
Should I include a reel on a production assistant resume?
Yes, a link to a short reel of your own work helps if you also shoot or edit. Put it under your contact line. Keep the resume itself focused on shoots, unit sizes and tasks, because that is what a production coordinator reads first.