October 17, 2026
Dear [Hiring manager's name],
I have worked as a production assistant on nine projects over the past three years, from a six-week studio feature to a two-day commercial shoot, most recently running set for a 60-person crew as a key PA. I'm applying for the production assistant opening at [Production company name] because your recent slate of location-heavy shoots is exactly the kind of fast-moving set I do my best work on.
On my last feature I managed background logistics for crowd scenes of up to 150 extras, kept the cast and crew on schedule across 22 shooting days with zero missed call times, and ran radio traffic for eight departments during a complex night shoot without a channel conflict. I also handle purchase orders and petty cash reconciliation, closing out every receipt within 48 hours of a shoot day.
I hold a valid driver's license with a clean record for cast and equipment runs, I'm comfortable lockup-ing a location, wrangling background, and running paperwork between departments, and I know basic set etiquette well enough that a first AD never has to explain it to me twice. I'm available for early calls, night shoots and last-minute schedule changes.
I would welcome the chance to work a day on set with your team before a longer conversation, and I can start on short notice. Thank you for considering my application.
Thank you,
Drew Martinez