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Production Assistant

Coordinate production schedules and support quality control procedures to ensure efficient operations on the manufacturing floor.

28 000 – 60 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
High School Diploma or Associate Degree
Education level
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Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
0-6 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
0-6 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
28 000 – 35 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
45 000 – 60 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is often through internships or assistant roles in film, television, or advertising production companies.

Experience in related fields can also be valuable.

Training — United States

Production Assistants generally have a high school diploma or associate degree, often supplemented by internships or vocational training in film or media production.

The job market — United States

The job market for Production Assistants is stable with moderate demand in film, television, and advertising sectors.

Positions are often entry-level and provide pathways to higher roles.

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How to become a Production Assistant?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
New York UniversityNew York
Bachelor's
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Full Sail UniversityWinter Park
Bachelor's
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
New York UniversityNew York
Bachelor's
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
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Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Belmont UniversityNashville
Bachelor's

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