What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Coordinator, Production Management position at Public Media Group of Southern California?
Position Title: Senior Coordinator, Production Management
Department: Production Management
Supervisor: Senior Director, Production Management
Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Burbank, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $27.00 - $29.00/hourly
Work with a Purpose!
PBS SoCal is looking for a talented Senior Coordinator to join our 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 PBS SoCal
PBS SoCal tells stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region and the full schedule of trusted PBS SoCal programs. Our content channels are available for free on internet-connected screens, including six local broadcast channels and one national satellite channel.
A donor-supported community institution, PBS SoCal sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations as well as 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 post production of PBS SoCal 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:
50% Production Management Coordination
- 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
25% Administrative
- Assist with Programming Department needs such as submission review, programming rights and deadlines, backup with Protrac entries
- Set up and Manage Show Production Calendars & Contact sheets as necessary
- Assist in processing Production payroll
- Manage Editing Calendar for Personnel & Rooms
- Manage Studio & Studio Facilities Bookings
- Manage Archival Materials with outside companies
- Prep & Manage Releases (personal, materials, etc)
- Coordinate with outside production companies when it involves studio work/rentals.
- Work with departments such as Programming, Finance, Legal and Facilities as it relates to production needs
- Manage tape library, dubs, captioning, transcription needs for production as required
- Manage shared Legal drive with updated forms, releases, contracts
25% Budget/Finance
- 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
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Television Guild & Union Contracts
- Experience in Public Media preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of Television Production
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Team Player who works calmly under pressure
- Self-motivated and efficient
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 general office or studio setting. However, the position will require off-site travel for productions on location as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PBS SoCal 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.
Salary : $27 - $29