Production Assistant

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Burbank, CA, USA
In-Office
43K-56K Annually
Entry level
Digital Media • Gaming • News + Entertainment • Sports
The Role
Provides logistical, administrative, and on-the-ground support to Marvel Studios production and creative executives. Responsibilities include coordinating meals, deliveries, conference rooms, events, crew onboarding, drive-on requests, poster signings, swag distribution, expense reporting, mileage reconciliation, and executive office backup. The role requires organization, confidentiality, professionalism, multitasking, flexibility for overtime and occasional weekends, and a valid California driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Posting Title:

Production Assistant

Req ID:

10159210

Job Description:

Marvel Studios is an entertainment brand defined the stories and successes of our more than 8,000 incredible characters like Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America. Based at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, Marvel Studios is one of the most successful movie studios in the world, today. The Marvel Cinematic Universe multi-film franchises, led by President Kevin Feige, is a universe filled with creativity, innovation and collaboration. At Marvel, you will be part of a team that helps propel our legacy into the future with vision as far-reaching as our stories.

The Production Assistant (PA) plays a critical support role within the Features and Television Physical Production departments, working across projects to provide logistical, administrative, and on-the-ground assistance. This role requires a highly organized, team player with exceptional communication skills and the ability to be proactive.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day support for Production and Creative Executives during various stages of development, prep, and production.
  • Provide backup admin support for Marvel Studios’ Executive Office as needed.
  • Arrange and set up meals for Productions. On occasion, will act as secondary backup for Executive Office meal arrangements.
  • Handle daily runs, such as the delivery of scripts to local cast and crew and managing swag inventory and distribution for Marvel Studios employees in the office.
  • Facilitate poster signings between Marvel employees and talent, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Organize and schedule conference room bookings and room setup for production-related meetings.
  • Accountable for expense & mileage reports, reconciling credit card statements and submitting expenses on a regular basis.
  • Provide additional support as needed for events such as Comic Con, Press Junkets, and D23.
  • Assist with ad-hoc Production needs, including onboarding new crew members, processing drive-on requests, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize while meeting strict deadlines
  • Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task efficiently while maintaining professionalism under pressure
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality with cast, crew & executives you encounter
  • Willingness to work overtime and occasionally some weekends with short notice
  • Valid California driver’s license and operating vehicle
  • Looking for someone with a great attitude, motivated, and with the desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous production assistant experience
The hiring range for this position in Burbank is $43,000 to $55,500 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Marvel Live Action

Job Posting Primary Business:

Marvel - Physical Production

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Management - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-08-31

Skills Required

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills while meeting strict deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and able to multitask efficiently under pressure
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with cast, crew, and executives
  • Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends on short notice
  • Valid California driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle
  • Positive attitude, motivation, and desire to learn
  • Previous production assistant experience

The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.

  • Pay Growth & Progression Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.

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Year Founded: 1923

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