Many a Hollywood production assistant (5)

I believe the answer is:

gofer

(Other definitions for gofer that I've seen before include "One running errands" , "Assistant who runs errands (slang)" , "Informal word for one who runs errands" , "Errand boy" , "Menial assistant" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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