Production Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Production Coordinator Temporary

• • • • • • Position Title: Production Coordinator

Department: Production

Classification: Temporary, Full Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Senior Director, Production

Location: Burbank, CA

Compensation: $20 /per hour

Work with a Purpose!

Public Media Group of Southern California (PMGSC) is looking for a talented Production Coordinator to temporarily assist our Production Department with upcoming productions. If you are excellent at collaborating, have experience large projects or productions, are an effective communicator, and working in a fast-paced environment, then submit your cover letter and resume today!

About Public Media Group of Southern California (PMGSC)

Public Media Group of Southern California (KCET, PBS SoCal and LINK TV) tell stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region, and the full schedule of trusted PBS programs. Our content channels – KCET and PBS SoCal – are available for free on internet – connected screens and seven local broadcast channels. LINK TV can be accessed through national satellite channels.

A donor- supported community institution, PMGSC sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations and delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school.

Job Overview

The Production Coordinator is responsible for assisting Producers, and Associate Producers, in the creation of smart, original content for multiple distribution channels—on broadcast and digital platforms—with a heavy emphasis on unscripted video production, as well as occasional studio production. The ideal candidate has the ability to work collaboratively on high-quality digital video productions, excels in working in a fast-paced environment, and are excellent collaborators with rigorous attention to detail and organization.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
• Facilitate communication between core team members on their assigned show/project(s)—particularly the Producer, Associate Producer, Production Manager and Production Assistants.
• Manage the coordination of production tasks on their assigned show/project(s) as directed by the Producer, including:
• Field production
• Knowledge of film permitting and coordination for on-location production.
• Organizing off-site productions in conjunction with Production Management.
• Responsible for all releases (personal, material and location) pertaining to production.
• Post production
• Archiving
• Continuously monitor the status of their show/project(s) using Production Department collaborative tools: Microsoft One Drive (Excel, Word, etc.), the Producer Checklist in Airtable, etc.
• Assist in communication with Co-Production Companies
• Responsible for production wrap binder in conjunction with Production Managers
• Arrange meetings and travel
• Manage calendars
• Take notes in meetings when present
• Professional judgement for handling confidential information
• Collaborate with Production Managers to meet the needs of cast and crew
• Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues to jointly meet company-wide goals.
• Attend meetings and events as requested, including evenings and weekends.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience as a production assistant on high quality video content, particularly the production, pre-production and post-production of long form documentary, episodic series and/or digital programming.
• Basic knowledge of documentary field production processes: lighting, sound, camera.
• Basic knowledge of digital film/video post-production processes:
• Proficient in editing in at least one NLE software application: either Adobe Premiere or AVID.
• Experience working in LOG workflows for filming/editing/color correcting.
• Experience in using digital cinema cameras (e.g. Arri Amira and Alexa Mini, RED cameras, Canon C300, and Sony FS7).
• Experience in sourcing and securing licensing rights for music, acquired footage, archival photos and videos.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong attention to detail. Ability to multi-task with accuracy and to meet deadlines.
• Successful experience collaborating with co-producer, colleagues, etc.

Education
and Work Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree; film, television, media or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of production experience in related roles can be substituted or combined with education and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PMGSC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation and training.