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Overview

$35 hourly

Hybrid in LA or SF

Contract

Social Publishing Experience Required!

We are seeking an experienced Production Coordinator to support the development, production, and publishing of high-volume digital content across multiple social media platforms. This role is responsible for coordinating production activities from concept through final delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a strong understanding of social-first content production workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support all phases of content production, including pre-production, production, post-production, and publishing.
• Manage daily production timelines and track project milestones to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with service agreements, purchase orders, licensing requirements, release forms, and other production documentation.
• Support budget tracking, project estimates, and production reporting.
• Maintain editorial calendars, production schedules, and resource planning documents.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets, proactively identifying risks and recommending solutions when adjustments are needed.
• Update and maintain team resources, process documentation, and production workflows.
• Coordinate workflows and deliverables with freelance talent, vendors, and external production partners.
• Facilitate transcription, translation, and localization services for content projects.
• Manage shipping logistics and equipment distribution as needed.
• Track production equipment inventory, rentals, and asset utilization.
• Oversee media management, organization, archiving, and file storage processes.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of all final deliverables before publication.
• Publish content across major social media and digital platforms.
• Perform editorial and creative research to support content development initiatives.
• Support media operations and community management workflows as required.
• Collaborate closely with creative, editorial, production, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of production coordination, production management, or related experience.
• Experience managing production processes for editorial and social media content.
• Experience supporting content production across multiple formats, including short-form video, documentary, narrative, branded content, and digital media.
• Familiarity with licensing processes, contracts, releases, and legal documentation related to content production.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience coordinating external creative agencies, freelancers, or production vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold and enforce editorial and content quality standards.
• Experience delivering high-quality content while managing limited resources and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with social media platforms, content publishing tools, creative software, and project management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global content programs and international audiences.
• Knowledge of social media best practices, platform publishing requirements, and content optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with media asset management systems and content archives.
• Understanding of post-production workflows, including video editing, animation, and motion graphics processes.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who excels at coordinating complex productions, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring flawless execution across high-volume content initiatives. They are passionate about digital storytelling, highly detail-oriented, and comfortable working collaboratively with creative and operational teams to deliver engaging content at scale.

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.