Freelance Production Assistants — Washington DC Based

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

We are seeking great Freelance Production Assistants — Washington DC Based for upcoming work in the DC area mid May and to mid June 2026. Candidates should reside locally in the Washington DC metro area. This application is not for full-time employment.

Production Assistant Responsibilities

• Production office set-up and maintenance
• Tracking and re-stocking production supplies
• Set-up and maintain craft services
• Assisting with Clock In/Out Staff and Radio Sign In/Out
• Printing and copying (signage assembly, paperwork, documents for client, etc)
• Assistance with furniture assembly and placement (tables, chairs, storage shelves, etc,)
• Errand running (hardware stores, general merchandise retail, specialty stores, coffee, meals)
• Administrative tasks
• Cleaning and tidying
• Assisting team with meal orders for key working positions.
• Use of credit card and receipt tracking as instructed
• Help inventory onsite items (rentals, purchases, etc)
• Answering guest questions, directional assistance
• Role will be on feet and moving around.
• This role in particular does have fluidity to it and may vary based on project needs
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 1-2 years of live event, entertainment, theater, touring concert and/or production experience and past experience.
• Have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, both verbal & written
• Work with TAIT’s larger producer and production teams as well as client and vendors
• Maintain high attention to detail and accuracy
• Computer skills: Macintosh OS or Window platform using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. Google Drive proficiency.
• Ensure that all work conforms to pre-established specifications & standards of TAIT.
• Work with discretion, diplomacy, confidentiality, and tact in high-pressure settings.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency & act responsively
• Work independently as well as within a team environment
• Supremely organized, detail-oriented, and thorough
• Availability in May— June 2026 in Washington DC
• Note: Changes in scope could alter the job outline above.
  
  

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.