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Production Coordinator Job Description Sample Template

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Production Coordinator Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated professional to join our team as a production coordinator. In this role, you will supervise the production assistants, maintain production schedules, and handle a variety of other tasks that ensure productions run smoothly. You will report to the production manager. If you are a well-organized, skilled multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, then you may be an excellent candidate for this position.

Production Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform general clerical duties to support directors, producers, and production managers
  • Manage calendars and scheduling
  • Provide telephone coverage; take messages and direct calls
  • Maintain budgets and track billing
  • Plan and coordinate events and seminars; handle catering
  • Maintain production schedules for films, television shows, online or print publications
  • Organize off-site productions
  • Arrange meetings and talent travel
  • Make sure actors and models know their call times
  • Assist the promotion department with advertising campaigns
  • Supervise production assistants and direct their daily activities
  • Collaborate with production managers to meet the needs of cast and crew
  • Participate in short- and long-term planning aligned with goals set by managers
  • Work with all departments that contribute to the production

Production Coordinator Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in film, communications, marketing, management or related field
  • Internship experience at television stations or production companies are an asset
  • Previous experience as a production coordinator or production assistant
  • Familiarity with all aspects of production to facilitate effective communication
  • Superb organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment
  • Capable of meeting deadlines and working with daily time constraints
  • Talent for anticipating needs
  • Professional judgment for handling confidential information
  • Excellent written and spoken verbal communications; professional telephone etiquette
  • Adept at general administrative tasks such as budgeting, data entry, and word processing
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