MY ROLE

As the Production Assistant, I supported the project across production and post-production. My responsibilities included helping prepare the shoot, supporting the crew on set, maintaining an organized production environment, assisting with compliance paperwork, and preparing media and project assets for the editor. I worked closely with producers, production leadership, editors, and internal stakeholders to keep the production organized, camera-ready, and moving on schedule.

PROJECT GOAL

The goal of the video was to commemorate the Rainbow Alliance’s 25-year history while creating an engaging and emotionally resonant story about LGBTQ+ inclusion at Merck / MSD. The production needed to balance corporate brand standards with authentic personal perspectives, ensuring the final piece felt credible, celebratory, and human.

PRODUCTION SUPPORT

• Helped set up camera, lighting, and audio equipment.

• Supported shoot scheduling, logistics, and production preparation.

• Helped keep the set organized, camera-ready, and welcoming for creators, talent, and contributors.

• Supported studio and office operations before and during filming.

• Assisted the production team with day-of needs, equipment movement, and general set support.

• Helped keep production moving efficiently during interview and office-based filming.

• Supported active client accounts and internal projects alongside Executive Producers, Senior Directors, and the Head of Production.

• Attended client and internal meetings, captured notes, and helped distribute clear recaps with decisions and next steps documented.

DOCUMENTATION, COMPLIANCE & PRODUCTION COORDINATION

• Confirmed proper release forms were collected and organized.

• Supported Fair Use documentation for review and compliance.

• Tracked timelines and maintained production documentation.

• Kept assets organized across active project phases.

• Owned project status updates by tracking what was due, what was pending, and what needed to happen next.

• Helped keep producers and production leadership informed throughout the production cycle.

• Supported internal project needs, including pitch materials, awards submissions, and case study development.

POST-PRODUCTION SUPPORT

• Organized media according to Merck Creative Studios naming conventions.

• Ingested media into Evolphin Zoom.

• Created an Adobe Premiere Pro project for the editor.

• Added and organized the graphics package inside the Premiere project.

• Gathered production elements, including employee photos, event imagery, historical materials, and archival footage.

• Organized project assets so editors could quickly locate b-roll, interview footage, graphics, photographs, and supporting visuals.

• Helped maintain clean documentation and asset tracking throughout post-production.

• Supported a fast, accurate handoff between production and editorial teams.

POST-PRODUCTION & MEDIA WORKFLOW

• Collaborated with producers and correspondents to research, write, and produce editorial copy.

• Helped organize supporting visual materials for the editor.

• Supported the development of messaging aligned with the Rainbow Alliance’s anniversary and community-focused theme.

• Helped shape a clear narrative through interview selection, visual research, archival materials, and supporting media.

• Worked with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.

• Helped ensure project assets, notes, and creative materials were ready for review and edit assembly.

TOOLS & PLATFORMS

Adobe Premiere Pro

Evolphin Zoom

Merck Creative Studios naming conventions

Graphics package workflow

Release forms

Production notes

Meeting recaps

Media logs

Asset organization systems

Project status tracking documents

DELIVERABLES

• Camera, lighting, and audio setup support.

• Organized production environment for interviews and office filming.

• Release forms and Fair Use documentation organized for review.

• Media organized according to Merck Creative Studios naming conventions.

• Footage ingested into Evolphin Zoom.

• Adobe Premiere Pro project created for the editor.

• Graphics package prepared and organized.

• Employee photos, event imagery, and historical footage gathered for post-production use.

• Meeting notes, project updates, and next-step documentation maintained.

• Production and editorial materials prepared for efficient review and editing.