Production Coordinator, School of Film

About the role

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The Production Coordinator, School of Film (SOF) supports student productions by providing guidance on safety, permitting, insurance, and location logistics. Reporting to the SOF Director, Production Safety, this role combines production support with clear, consistent communication. The Coordinator manages and maintains key communication platforms, including the SOF production websites, Canvas pages, and social media, ensuring that students receive timely, accurate, and inclusive information.

Essential Job Duties

• Serve as the primary communicator to students and faculty regarding production policies, safety protocols, deadlines, and updates across multiple platforms.
• Maintain and evolve the SOF student production websites and Canvas pages with clear, accessible, and current information on safety, sustainability, and logistics.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to promote events, highlight student work, and communicate SOF initiatives to internal and external audiences.
• Guide and advise students through production logistics, including location scouting and safety forms, permits, logistics, insurance, safety requirements, risk assessment, and contracts.
• Assist students with the completion and submission of location insurance forms, location permits, and location contracts/agreements.
• Assist students in searching for appropriate locations and guide them in negotiating technical issues surrounding locations while promoting safety.
• Liaise with campus partners to address safety or accommodation needs.
• Review production materials and support safety audits for feasibility and compliance, escalating complex or high-risk cases as needed.
• Manage and lead safety education compliance, including performing audits and assisting faculty integrate safety and sustainability into the curriculum.
• Regularly review and update safety policy language, forms, and digital resources to ensure clarity, inclusivity, and alignment with college and industry standards.
• Provide administrative, production, and communications support for SOF events and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by SOF Dean and Co-Chairs.

Additional information

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required
• 2-4 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of film and video set practices required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Knowledge of Apple hardware and Microsoft Office software programs
• Knowledge of Google Suite programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organized
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and through communication media

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time
• Occasionally required to move/lift objects
• Moderate local travel occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Usual office conditions

Compensation

$53,450.00 - $64,150.00 annually, commensurate with experience.

Grade of Position: S-23-06E

Employment Category: Regular.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Division of Academic Affairs

This position will be exclusively represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888 for purposes of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.

Emerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage and commuter offerings, are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.