50x50 Production Coordinator

The 50x50 Production Coordinator keeps the workflow running behind 50x50: Science Across America, managing creator logistics, contracts, and communications across a six‑month production season. 50x50: Science Across America is a complex, multi-month production involving creators, scientists, fact-checkers, and a showrunner across all 50 states. The 50x50 Production Coordinator keeps that machine running, tracking every moving part and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. You will: Track creator communications and ensure timely responses in coordination with the Showrunner Process incoming creator pitches and route scientist pitches to the Science Media Researcher Manage creator contracts and payments Coordinate the fact-checking process, collecting notes from fact-checkers and compiling feedback for creators Make sure creators have everything they need for their video upload, ensuring a smooth process Coordinate weekly 50x50 events, managing logistics and technical details so that creators and other participants are fully prepared What We're Looking For Experience in production coordination, project management, or a similar role Extremely organized and detail-oriented: you track everything and let nothing slip Clear communicator who can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Comfortable working in a fast-moving production environment with a lot of moving parts Familiarity with creator or media production workflows is a plus Self-directed and able to work remotely with minimal oversight $4,000–$5,000/month Seasonal contract, June–November Based in Austin, TX preferred. Remote considered for the right candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Independent Media Initiative