Hire a Production Assistant in Las Vegas, NV
At a Glance
Assignment Desk provides professional production assistant services in Las Vegas, NV. Our production assistants come fully equipped with Walkies and earpieces, Gaffer tape and expendables, Equipment carts and operate on standard 10-hour production days. Available for corporate, broadcast, commercial, and live event productions. Book today for immediate availability.
What Does a Production Assistant Do?
A Production Assistant (PA) provides essential on-set support, handling everything from equipment loading to talent coordination and location management. They keep the production running smoothly by anticipating crew needs, managing gear, and solving logistical problems before they become delays.
Standard Equipment
Common Shoot Scenarios
- Film and TV sets
- Commercial productions
- Live events
- Multi-day shoots
- Location scouts
Video Production in Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas is one of the busiest live event and convention markets in the world. CES, NAB, and hundreds of major trade shows create concentrated demand for ENG crews, multi-camera teams, and live event production professionals.
Nevada offers a 25% transferable tax credit on qualified production expenditures. The Las Vegas Convention Center, MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay host events that each require dozens of crew members, making Vegas a top market for event production specialists.
- 25% Nevada film tax credit on qualified production expenditures
- Top convention market: CES, NAB, CONEXPO, MJBizCon, and hundreds more
- World-class event venues: LVCC, MSG Sphere, MGM Grand, Wynn, Caesars Forum
- Year-round production demand driven by hospitality and entertainment
Production Assistant Crew in Las Vegas, NV
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Production Guidelines in Las Vegas
Standard Day Rate: All production assistant bookings in Las Vegas are based on a 10-hour production day, which includes setup, shooting, and wrap time.
Overtime: Hours beyond the standard 10-hour day are billed at time-and-a-half. We recommend building buffer time into your schedule for complex productions.
Local Radius: The local production zone covers a 30-mile radius from downtown Las Vegas (10624 S. Eastern Ave. Suite A-813). Locations outside this zone may include travel time and mileage charges.
Equipment: All crew arrive with their standard equipment package. Custom gear requests (specialty lenses, additional lighting, etc.) can be arranged with advance notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the busiest season for Las Vegas crew bookings?
January through March is peak season due to CES (January), the Super Bowl period, NAB Show (April), and dozens of major trade shows. September through November is the second peak. Summer is slower but still active for hospitality and entertainment content.
How much does a production assistant cost in Las Vegas, NV?
Production Assistant rates in Las Vegas vary based on project scope, equipment needs, and shoot duration. Assignment Desk offers competitive day rates on a standard 10-hour production day. Contact us at 312-464-8600 or visit our booking page for a custom quote.
What equipment does a production assistant bring to a shoot?
Our production assistant professionals in Las Vegas typically arrive with Walkies and earpieces, Gaffer tape and expendables, Equipment carts, Craft services supplies, Parking cones, Clipboards and paperwork. Equipment packages can be customized based on your production requirements.
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