Production Assistant (Japanese Language Focus)

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Production Assistant (Japanese Language Focus)

Post-Production Department
Bang Zoom! Studios | Burbank, CA

Bang Zoom! Studios is an award-winning, full-service audio post-production studio specializing in English-language dubbing of anime and animation, as well as voice-over and post-production services for film, television, and video games. We are a fast-paced, collaborative, and people-first studio where process, creativity, and care for one another matter.

We’re looking for a highly organized Production Assistant with fluent to near-fluent Japanese to support our Post-Production team. This role blends administrative support, production coordination, and client-facing communication, and is ideal for someone early in their career who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to grow in post-production.

This position is a 6-month temporary role, with the potential for full-time hire based on performance and business needs.

Compensation

$18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Compensation within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Upon successful completion of the temporary period and conversion to full-time employment, employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package.

Japanese Language Requirement

This role requires fluency to near-fluency in Japanese, including the ability to understand professional and business-level Japanese.

The Production Assistant will:

• Support communication involving Japanese-facing materials or clients
• Read and interpret professionally written Japanese
• Assist with culturally appropriate communication and workflow support

Conversational-only Japanese is not sufficient for this role.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Production and Project Managers, the Production Assistant supports day-to-day post-production operations, helps coordinate projects, and ensures clear communication across teams. This role is a key connector between internal staff, external partners, and clients.

You’ll help keep projects organized, on track, and moving forward-while gaining hands-on experience in a professional post-production studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Coordinators and Managers with day-to-day coordination of post-production projects
• Maintain clear internal and external communication related to schedules, assets, and deliverables
• Help facilitate efficient production workflows and identify areas for improvement
• Track project details including timelines, assets, deliverables, and key information
• Schedule and attend project meetings; prepare notes and follow-ups as needed
• Assist with scripts, documentation, and production materials
• Review and help organize deliverables prepared by internal teams
• Support client services and help maintain a professional studio environment
• Resolve or escalate issues in a timely and tactful manner
• Assist with onboarding, training, and support of new team members
• Perform additional production or administrative duties as assigned

Who You Are

• Fluent to near-fluent in Japanese, including professional usage
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• A clear and professional communicator (written and verbal)
• Personable, collaborative, and service-oriented
• Able to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
• A proactive problem-solver who looks for ways to improve processes
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a close-knit team
• Passionate about post-production and interested in anime, animation, or Japanese media

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail
• Clear communication and follow-through
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of personal responsibility
• Team-first mindset with a positive attitude

Qualifications

• 6 mo-3 years of experience in production, post-production, project coordination, or administrative support preferred (entry-level candidates encouraged)
• Working knowledge of the entertainment, anime, TV, or video game industries is a plus
• Proficient with Mac OS, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
• Comfortable learning new tools and production systems

What We Offer

• A collaborative, inclusive, and creative studio environment
• Hands-on exposure to professional post-production workflows
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package upon full-time hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, paid time off. **after temp period.