Senior Coordinator, Production Management

This is a Full Time Job

• • • • • • • • • • • Position Title: Senior Coordinator, Production Management

Department: Production Management

Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director, Production Management

Location: Burbank, CA, (Hybrid)

Compensation: $27-$29/hourly

Work with a Purpose!

Public Media Group of Southern California (PMGSC) is looking for a talented Senior Coordinator, Production Management to join our growing organization. If you are excellent at collaborating, coordinating, communicating 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 and PBS SoCal) 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.

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 Senior Coordinator, Production Management will assist the Production Management Team in all aspects of Production from budget preparation, through pre-production to postproduction of PMGSC in the creation of smart, original content for multiple distribution channels – on broadcast and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with rigorous attention to detail and organization and able to manage several projects simultaneously.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities
• Assist & Backup Production Managers in production needs as required
• Manage Productions as assigned
• Setup Production Calendars, Binders, files for productions
• Book and schedule freelance crews for production
• Assist in organizing travel and location needs for productions
• Prepare paperwork for new hires
• Set up and Manage Show Production Calendars & Contact sheets as necessary
• Assist in processing Production payroll
• Manage Editing Calendar for Personnel & Rooms
• Work with departments such as Finance, Legal and Facilities as it relates to production needs
• Manage tape library, dubs, captioning, transcription needs for production as required
• Assist Production Managers in tracking Financial Information & Cost Reports for Productions
• Track Vendors invoices
• Track Production Rights & Releases for Guilds
• Manage shared Legal drive with updated forms, releases, contracts

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Television Broadcasting or related field
• Preferred 3 years of television production experience
• Knowledge of Television Guild & Union Contracts
• Experience in Public Media preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of Television Production
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and efficient
• Team Player who works calmly under pressure

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.

Work Environment

The working conditions are primarily a telecommuting setting. However, the position will require off-site travel to donors and/or other such locations as necessary. Depending on the position, job duties, and subject to the discretion of the company, the position may be telecommuting eligible in whole or part (Please see the telecommuting policy and telecommuting agreement for additional information concerning telecommuting terms and work environment.)

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 characteristic 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 absence, compensation and training.