The Onion Development and Production Assistant, InfoWars Los Angeles, CA · Full time Company website

Global Tetrahedron, the parent company of The Onion, is looking for a Development and Production Assistant to keep the trains running as we build InfoWars into a comedy network.

About The Onion

The Onion is America's Finest News Source.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support InfoWars Leadership Team in working with creators
  • Filing pitches and deliverables
  • Keeping spreadsheets in order
  • Creating draft memos for creators
  • Review and provide feedback on submissions  from creators and their teams
  • Actively seek out new creators and other emerging talent
  • Coordinate scheduling of meetings for all senior team members 
  • Provide production support during filming
  • Light office management for our Los Angeles office
  • Additional duties as assigned


Ideal Candidate Skills & Experiences:

  • Previous Assistant experience in a studio, agency, production company, or similar setting required
  • Comedic sensibility and great taste
  • Strong writing and communication skills 
  • Capability to work on and meet tight deadlines
  • Expert organizational / planning skills
  • Ability to adjust quickly to changing situations


Compensation And Benefits

  • $70,000 to $75,000, based on experience
  • Full eligibility for our benefits offering, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance. (We fully cover the cost of our base medical insurance for the employee.) We also offer Unlimited PTO, in consultation with your Manager.


Why Join Us at InfoWars?

InfoWars, a sister brand to The Onion, can provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to relaunch a sullied brand and build it into something good. Under the direction of new, motivated ownership, InfoWars will be a dynamic workplace that allows its employees to explore and build the future of comedy. 


Please attach your resume in the application flow as well as a cover letter containing:

  • A brief, one-paragraph cover letter touching on your experience and the diverse viewpoint you would bring to the position
  • Answers to the following questions:
  • Tell us about a time you either a) created a process where none existed or b) improved a process that you thought could be better. Please be specific and let us know how it went!
  • What are some of your favorite creators, comedians, or artists and why? Please include three links to some of their recent work that you loved.


Interested in Hearing About Future Opportunities?

We’ll be hiring more at Global Tetrahedron later this year. If you’re interested in hearing more about new opportunities, please fill out this form.