Save the Date: BWI's Annual Celebration is on June 13th!
Join us as we celebrate our impact with those who have made it possible.
See Event page for more details.
Hire
CONTACT

Employers ONLY

To hire a “Made in NY” PA:

Call or Text 718-757-5816

Email: vanderson@bwiny.org

Follow us on
Back to all programs
HIRE A “MADE IN NY” PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Looking to hire production assistants? Brooklyn Workforce Innovations has a proven track record: We’ve placed competent, qualified PAs on more than 2,000 productions. Employers depend on “Made in NY” PAs because they’re pre-screened, experienced, and easy to hire.

PRE-SCREENED

Every “Made in NY” PA is a licensed driver who has undergone a rigorous selection process.  Our program is highly competitive. We accept fewer than 10% of applicants. We choose individuals who demonstrate outstanding motivation, commitment, and financial need.

TRAINED

Trainees receive over 150 hours of classroom and field training that is directly relevant and immediately applicable to working on set or in the production office. The 4-week, full-time training curriculum is taught by industry professionals, and includes work on actual productions.

EXPERIENCED

Our graduates have worked on feature films, episodic and reality TV, commercials, music videos, documentaries, and news. In addition to skilled set and office PAs, our graduate roster includes Assistant Coordinators, Key PAs, and Unit PAs in locations, art department, wardrobe and more.

HOW TO HIRE A “MADE IN NY” PA

We can arrange interviews or direct placements, several weeks in advance or at a moment’s notice.  This is a free service offered to productions shooting in NYC and surrounding areas.

Employers, call or text our production cell at 718-757-5816* to hire a “Made in NY” PA. Please include the production name/type, shooting date/s, type of crew needed (if specialized skills are required), and pay rate/day. Email Program Director, Venus Anderson at vanderson@bwiny.org for resume requests and inquiries regarding press and corporate collaborations.

Applicants please note, the above number and email are for employers only. Staff at this number and email will be unable to answer any applicant or program questions. If you are interested in applying to be a “Made in NY” PA or want to know the status of your application, email us at pa@bwiny.org or visit the Apply page for more details. Thank you for your interest!