Production Coordinator - London, Plymouth
A bit about this role
You will be responsible for supporting the Production Manager and the whole production team working on a high profile branded content series filming all over the world. The role involves working closely with the Production Manager and supporting them by arranging all production bookings and logistics, keeping an accurate record of all bookings expenditure, float reconciliation, supporting the producers and production team so they work efficiently, and ensuring health and safety regulations are adhered to with all relevant risk assessments carried out.
What you will be doing
- Production bookings - booking international crews, kit, VO artists, animators/ graphic designers
- Production logistics - travel, accommodation, visas, immunisations, carnets, call sheets, securing locations, couriers, risk assessments
- Keeping an accurate record of all project expenditure including raising purchase orders and keeping a PO log up to date.
- Assisting the office-based Producer with any logistical or clerical responsibilities i.e. scheduling meetings etc
- Responsible for supporting and collating client shoot paperwork e.g. Production Bibles
* Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake additional duties of a similar responsibility level as and when required
What we are looking for
Essential
- Thorough understanding of production processes
- Content video production
- Experience of setting up international shoots
- Experience working on delivery schedules
- Working as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment
- Understanding of budget management
- Knowledge of process from the development to delivery of a project.
- Current market rates
- Digital content production
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Exceptional organisational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to develop relationships with team members at all levels and build strong client relations.
- Enthusiasm to get involved in all aspects of production
- Dynamic and highly self-motivated
- Warm, open and friendly
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
- Corporate and client facing experience
- Interest and experience in research
- Good technical knowledge of current filming and post production process and equipment
- Specific software knowledge