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Sesame Workshop Talent Production Assistant in New York, New York
Who we are Sesame Workshop is the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more. For over 50 years, we have worked at the intersection of education, media, and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich minds and expand hearts, all in service of empowering each generation to build a better world. Our beloved characters, iconic shows, outreach in communities, and more bring playful early learning to families in more than 150 countries and advance our mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Learn more at www.sesameworkshop.org and follow Sesame Workshop on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. Your Role Sesame Workshop's Production Department is looking to fill the role of Freelance Talent Production Assistant for Sesame Street. We are seeking a proactive, organized, and motivated individual with previous production and high-profile Talent experience. This freelance role is contracted for 17 weeks and is a hybrid of both in-person and remote work (mostly in-person). What You'll Do * Book travel for Talent and Directors * Act as Talent escort for shoots (greet Talent, book cars, prep green rooms, ext.) * Prepare Talent Breakdowns - working with the Producers and Muppet Captain to cast * Book Talent for Sesame Street, Digital projects, Press Events, Voice Over and ADR sessions * Perform administrative work (calendaring, document creation, research, charts, etc.) * Book audio facilities/engineers for Talent records * Distribute scripts to Talent * Assist Child Talent Casting Director helping to manage talent extras, guardians, ext. * Coordinate Talent lunches during shoots, records, or meetings * Help identify Talent milestones, i.e. birthdays, anniversaries, personal achievements and work for recognition - sending gifts as needed * Assist with metadata entry in RiseTime management system for the Talent * Assist Production Stage Manager - Exhibit G's, wrangling Talent, ext. EOE Statement Sesame Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy-related condition, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. PSEA Statement Sesame Workshop is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on the business needs, job requirements & suitability of the candidate. Sesame Workshop strictly follows the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of program participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Sesame Workshop staff, consultants, visitors to the program and partner organization, and the standards of behavior expected from them. Pay Transparency Policy Statement As a federal contractor, Sesame Workshop follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
