Production Coordinator

Compensation Range: $40 - 48 per hour Location: San Francisco, California Job Type: Contract Position: Production Coordinator Responsibilities Work in conjunction with live and creative Production Managers to coordinate team production schedules, calendars, and keep the team apprised of upcoming productions and other pertinent deadlines. Assist producers in scheduling ingest meetings and other project‑related meetings, defining resource needs, and booking/shipping production equipment. Take notes and capture key project takeaways during meetings, as needed. Assist in assigning production resources to live, remote, and in‑person productions. Assist in the planning and running of the weekly live and creative production meetings. Manage staff augmentation with external vendors and secure freelance crew to ensure adequate coverage per the scope of production. Maintain budgets and track billing for productions, including projected related hours and expenses. Support producers in coordinating participants/interview subjects. Support producers in securing and confirming production locations, as needed. Coordinate crew meal orders and craft service, as needed. Conduct quality control checks during live productions. Utilize various project management platforms and systems to document, update project notes, and keep track of assigned tasks for all projects. Act as partner liaison, provide clear communication regarding deliverables and deadlines, and calmly resolve issues and respond to short‑notice requests. Lead by example and onboard and train interns and contractors on team culture and etiquette. Qualifications Minimum 2‑3 years’ experience in film/video production management, in live production or event management. Sufficient knowledge of live event and video production to understand basic processes and procedures, quickly learn jargon and expected norms, and assign appropriate personnel and equipment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Determined multi‑tasker who can juggle numerous demands and projects simultaneously and apply changing criteria in various circumstances. Welcoming demeanor and ability to work well with a diverse range of people including creatives, technicians, and managers. Team player and client‑service minded with a positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn how to best support each team member from inception to completion of a project. Skilled in anticipating needs of and providing solutions for production staff. Robust skills with Google Docs/Sheets/Calendar/Slides or Word/Excel/Calendar/PowerPoint and project management tools. Equal Opportunity Employer Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status is protected. Fair Chance Hiring Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr