Production Coordinator

Production Coordinator

Crain Communications is seeking a Production Coordinator to be a part of our Advertising Solutions team and support all Crain B2B brands. This role helps ensure the seamless execution of sponsored campaigns across Multimedia products (virtual and in-person video, podcasts). The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced media environment.

Location Will work onsite 3 days a week from one of our larger offices: Chicago, New York City or Detroit. You'll be coming in-office three days a week. Must be able to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the pre-planning, on set, and post-editing coordination of in-person video shoots; may require travel to various industry events.
• Assist with virtual video productions via Riverside, creating recording studios and being present on screen to act as virtual producer
• Support and produce Custom podcast campaigns by creating Virtual recording studios on Riverside, managing timelines, creative assets, and creation of registration/ landing pages.
• Assist with creation of social first content and content series across IG Story, TikTok, and/or YouTube
• Work with Senior Production manager and Multimedia Producers to maintain and update the Production calendars
• Schedule and manage pre-production planning and calls (KOC, content calls if needed, pre-pro tracking documents, set design)
• Manage and review production assets, including sharing post-edit notes with post-production team
• Partner with the Senior Production Manager on case study templates, sizzle reels, and post-campaign materials.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in marketing, advertising, and media production.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under tight timelines when needed.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; project management tools a plus.

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

Pay Transparency Disclosure The estimated salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000.

The final salary offering will take into account experience, accomplishments and location. In addition to base salary, Crain offers competitive benefits, including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

About Crain Communications:

Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, energy, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain's brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain's regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today's business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit crain.com.