Production Coordinator - Burbank, CA, USA

Job Posting Title:

Production Coordinator

Req ID:

10092556

Job Description:

Disney Live Action is searching for an aware, insightful, proactive, and positive Production Coordinator to add to the team. Each production executive is assigned film projects and interfaces with filmmakers during the set-up of the production, scheduling of the project, and then oversight of production during filming, the Production Coordinator supports not only the VP but needs to work well interdepartmentally. This Production Coordinator will interface with many departments, including but not limited to, Post, VFX, Creative, Labor Relations, and Legal while supporting the VP, Physical Production at DLA.

Responsibilities of the Production Coordinator include:

• Work directly with and assist the Production Executive to coordinate all features associated with the Production Executive’s office from strategic planning, and pre-production through the wrap of physical production.

• Implement Studio policies and procedures for films supervised by executive. 

• Heavy calendar and scheduling management.

• Management of materials which includes maintaining lists, researching information, compiling, archiving, securing files, and processing expense reports.

• Work directly with production companies to secure day-to-day updates during set-up and production.

• Answer, screen, and track phone calls & digital communication.

• Arrange travel as needed.

• Occasional script analysis required (breakdown sets, cast & location).

• Special projects as required by the production team as needed.

• Miscellaneous departmental duties as needed. 

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in production, in a production office, and/or on set.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production or equivalent.

• Demonstrate a solid familiarity with the film production and financial process. 

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as Concur, Microsoft To Do, and Notes.  Familiarity with SAP, Airtable, Scenechronize, Movie Magic Budget & Scheduling a plus.

• Computer savvy with Mac hardware and software in general.

• Demonstrate ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, make preliminary decisions, and change course of action quickly.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work well under pressure, maintain professionalism, and service orientation.

• Strong organizational and follow-thru skills, keeping manager informed on completed tasks and the status of current tasks at hand.

• Strong assistant and multi-tasking skills are a must (phones, calendar, contacts). Ability to resolve routine issues and raise complex issues to management.

• Ability to work with highly confidential material.

• Effective communicator, both verbally and written.

• Ability to be proactive, resourceful, and flexible.

• Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision.

• Ability to work on-site 5 days a week.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $51,300.00 to $66,300.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Live Action

Job Posting Primary Business:

Disney Live Action

Primary Job Posting Category:

Physical Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-06-17