Production Coordinator

About the role

Location: New York, NY

Overview

The Production Coordinator will act as a key player on the Production Management team that produces best-in-class video content. The candidate must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and know when to elevate concerns to ensure that support is going to the correct area of the business.

The ideal candidate for Production Coordinator will be a proactive go-getter that will put forth an enthusiastic, positive, solution-based effort to manage various teams, projects, and productions in a busy, dynamic, fast, creative, and evolving environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support Production Managers and Production team to coordinate and handle logistics for video shoots across the domestic US and internationally.
• Source crews, equipment, and production services as necessary for production
• Execute freelance hires as requested by PM
• Onboard new freelancers onto Media Services payroll and assist with questions as they arise
• Follow-up to ensure that Start Paperwork is completed in advance of work
• Follow-up to ensure that Timecards are submitted in a timely manner
• Arrange courier pick ups and drop offs
• Research and file for permits as needed
• Research local production guidelines for compliance
• Establish new Vendor accounts and provide instructions regarding invoicing process, policies, technical specs, etc.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant Production Management experience in the television, media, or digital video production realm required
• College degree required
• In-depth understanding of payroll practices and labor laws.
• Knowledge of physical production protocols, equipment, contracts, releases, accounting/finance practices, and business affairs requirements.
• Must be computer savvy with skills in G-Suite by Google Cloud (Google Sheets), and various project management softwares. Knowledge of AirTable is a plus.
• Ideal Candidate must be highly organized, extremely detail-oriented, and efficient
• Ideal Candidate should be a self-starter who takes initiative.
• Ideal Candidate must work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ideal Candidate must have professional and effective communication skills.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Pay and benefits

The expected base salary range for this position is from $60,000 - $70,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.