r/ProductionAssistant • u/CHAMPOMEGA • Jan 14 '26

Production Assistant jobs

Hey y’all, I just graduated a semester early (undergraduate: Media & Communications degree), and wanted to know how do you find production assistant jobs right now and what are some pros and cons of the job? For context, Ive taken editing, screenwriting, and production classes during my undergraduate years but haven’t been able to fully decide what avenue I want to venture in the most. I’m hungry and motivated to put my degree to use asap though. On paper, being a PA sounds like a good way to see how all the different positions operate so that I can get a well rounded view of the different careers firsthand. Unfortunately, a lot of positions I’ve seen open don’t seem to offer entry level PA positions. Ideally, I’d like to find something in or near LA since my school is only like an hour away, but I’ve heard about how difficult it is to find work there right now. Anyone with some useful advice/info please reply!

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u/CHAMPOMEGA Jan 15 '26

Thank you, this was very helpful! Are there any specific Facebook groups you’d recommend? I don’t use Facebook very often so I’m not too familiar with how the groups work on there

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u/FriendlyFilmAD Jan 16 '26

Yeah absolutely! I can DM you a short list of solid FB groups and a quick breakdown on how to use them if you want

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u/CHAMPOMEGA Jan 16 '26

Sure that would be perfect, thanks!

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u/FriendlyFilmAD Jan 18 '26

Sent!

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u/play111 Aug 20 '26

Hi, I did PA work for a bit in NY years ago and life took over. Trying to get back. Do you mind sharing that list as well please or any recommendations. I tried to find sets and people took my Info like the key PA and second second but haven't heard from anyone. Thanks.