Jake Pruitt
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Producer
Hello There Collective
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Lead 3–5 high-volume commercial and branded shoots weekly, managing crews of 5–12 across all production phases
- Oversee 8–12 concurrent client projects, aligning creative direction, scope, timelines, and deliverables
- Manage $25K–$75K production budgets, tracking schedules and resources to keep projects on target
- Coordinate end-to-end shoot logistics, including casting, crew hiring, locations, permits, travel, and equipment
- Produce content for major brands including AWAY, Priceline, St. John, and Slumber Cloud
- Develop run-of-show documentation to streamline workflows and reduce on-set delays
Junior Producer
YZ Productions
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Pitched 5-10 original content ideas weekly and scripted 1-2 videos, driving engagement for 15M+ subscriber YouTube channel
- Contributed to videos averaging 1M+ views and 50M+ total views across content
- Managed 2-4 shoots weekly with crews of 6-10, ensuring seamless pre-production through post-production
- Created detailed call sheets and production documents, ensuring smooth operations for crews of 10+
- Coordinated and booked 3-10 talent per production, streamlining casting process
Production Assistant
Dorsey Pictures, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Executed 10+ daily production runs, supporting art, wardrobe, and production teams to ensure smooth operations
- Coordinated with director and 20+ crew members across multiple departments to ensure seamless production on nationally distributed series
- Assisted with production for "Accident, Suicide, or Murder" Season 4, contributing to successful project delivery for Oxygen Network / NBCUniversal
Production Assistant
The Intellectual Property Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated equipment logistics and managed on-set operations, supporting 20+ crew members in achieving production goals
- Facilitated cross-department collaboration to enhance production workflow and ensure timely execution of projects
- Assisted in production for "Death in the Dorms" Season 1 on Hulu, contributing to overall project success
Production Assistant
Scratch Media
Carlsbad, CA
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated production for 5-10 simultaneous client projects in fast-paced studio environment
- Set up studio spaces for 10+ weekly shoots, ensuring equipment readiness and meeting client expectations
- Supported production teams with filming and scheduling, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Coordinated equipment setup and breakdown for shoots, maintaining organization and workflow.
- Oversaw inventory of props, costumes, and production supplies, ensuring availability for shoots.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Arts
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX05-2021
Timeline
Lead Producer
Hello There Collective
02.2024 - Current
Junior Producer
YZ Productions
09.2022 - 10.2023
Production Assistant
Dorsey Pictures, LLC
08.2022 - 09.2022
Production Assistant
The Intellectual Property Corporation
07.2022 - 07.2022
Production Assistant
Scratch Media
07.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Arts
Southern Methodist University