Assistant Producer

Assistant Producer — Walking Cinema (Bay Area)

Walking Cinema is an experiential media studio creating immersive, site-based storytelling experiences in collaboration with museums, universities, and media outlets. Our projects weave together investigative research, narrative journalism, and interactive media to tell community-centered stories about urban history, social justice, and the humanities.

We are currently hiring a Bay Area based Assistant Producer for a site-based audio and augmented reality production on the history of public housing, to work an average of 20 hours/week with the possibility of going full-time. The project is currently entering a marketing/distribution phase, so applicants looking for that kind of experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Manage client and partner communications: Schedule meetings, respond promptly to emails, take detailed meeting notes, and maintain organized filing systems for all project documents and correspondence, under the supervision of the Producer and, at times, the Director. 

Coordinate marketing and outreach logistics: Support the distribution of marketing materials by liaising with printers, installation vendors, and project partners. Track outreach timelines, deliverables, and audience engagement data to help evaluate and improve campaign effectiveness.

Oversee digital asset management: Keep digital assets organized and updated within Walking Cinema’s online storage systems, ensuring media files, documents, and project materials are easy to locate and properly archived for multiple collaborators.

Prepare and edit company documents: Assist in drafting, formatting, and proofreading documents such as website updates, educational materials, and production reports to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

Support social media scheduling and maintenance: Post pre-approved content and help monitor Walking Cinema’s Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts, ensuring timely updates and basic audience engagement tracking.

Provide operational and production support: Remain proactive in assisting with general business operations, including organizing production schedules, vendor coordination, expense tracking, and other administrative duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Lives in the Bay Area and can commute to San Francisco regularly (on-site needs will fluctuate from 0 to 3 days/week).

Bachelor’s degree or higher in liberal arts, communications, media production, or a related field.

At least 2 years of hands-on experience in media production, marketing, or production coordination roles.

Experience and interest in marketing platforms, social media management, and tracking audience engagement via websites, campaigns, podcasts, and social channels.

Two professional references from people who have directly managed your work.

Highly organized, self-starting, and works well both independently and within a collaborative team.

Tech-savvy and a quick learner when it comes to emerging tools and platforms for production, marketing, and project management.

Preferred Skills

Strong interest in social media strategy, digital marketing, and audience outreach.  Comfortable assisting with content calendars, engagement tracking, and performance reporting.

Familiarity with basic marketing and communications tools (e.g. Canva, Mailchimp, Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, or similar platforms).

Comfortable reaching out to new contacts, partners, and media outlets via email, social media, and in-person networking to support PR and marketing efforts.

Experience assisting with or coordinating grassroots marketing campaigns, audience development initiatives, or community engagement projects.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt messaging for different platforms and audiences.

Strong organizational habits and attention to detail, with an interest in tracking and analyzing data to improve outreach and engagement.

Familiarity with press outreach, media lists, or promotional partnerships is a plus.

Bonus: Experience with social media content creation (Reels, Stories, or basic graphics) or campaign reporting.

 Timeframe/Compensation 

This will be a part-time, contracted position at 20 hours/week, potentially expanding to full-time.  Hourly wage is $25/hour.  Work site will be a mix of in person and remote.

Contact

Send cover letter, resume, and a link to portfolio or media samples to:

Natalia Arevalo, natalia@walkingcinema.org and Michael Epstein, michael@walkingcinema.org.  Put “Assistant Producer” in the subject line.