Production Coordinator

Hours: 11a-7p or 1p-10p Monday - Friday. Onsite 3 days, remote 2 days.

Location: New York, New York

Job Title: Production Coordinator

This position supports and contributes to the daily production of a leading News Marketing & Creative organization, including on-air and off-air news promos, internal and external sizzle presentations, radio promos, show elements, and the list goes on and on. The person in this position is responsible for many critical and timely areas of production daily. From researching, screening, assembling, creatively editing on Avid and Adobe Premiere Pro, creating QuickTime and MP4 files, and organizing video and graphic assets in multiple formats, to coordinating highly critical “day of air” responsibilities. In addition to research and support, this position is responsible for detailed record keeping, interaction with voice–over talent and a wide array of cross functions.

• Support Producers by screening, researching, pulling assets used for promos, etc.
• Creating files to run in off-air placements, including social media platforms
• Editing on Avid Media Composer
• Keeping detailed records of production music, scripts, voice-over work, etc.
• Being part of the team that produces and distributes daily affiliate promos, with very fast turnaround
• Supports senior team as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Professional experience in marketing, promotions, agency, or a production environment
• Working knowledge of AVID
• Energetic, ambitious, detail-driven, creative - who can hit the ground running
• Must be professional, and able to work a flexible, ever-changing schedule
• Willingness to work overtime, occasional weekends, and holidays when necessary
• Must be able to perform detail-oriented work under very rigid deadlines
• Ability to edit on Avid and Adobe Premiere Pro

Preferred Qualifications

•One year or more of experience in marketing, promotions, agency, or a production environment

Additional Information

This assignment is being posted as there is an open role within this team. The initial duration is expected to be 3 months, but it has potential to extend and also has potential to convert to FTE (NO GUARANTEES). Manager is seeking candidates that are experienced in television/video and have skills with Adobe Premiere and AVID. While a PC will be issued, person must be comfortable using PC and MAC. This is a deadline driven environment, so manager is seeking candidates who have worked in that space (i.e. television production, local stations, streaming, etc.) Manager does not want to see candidates from ad agencies as that would not be the type of experience sought here. The work schedule is Monday to Friday typically 3 days onsite and 2 days remote 11a-7p or 1p-10p but candidates must be flexible as the schedule can change as needed. There is potential for OT as well so candidates must be open to that as well. Dress code is business casual/casual but neat. Interview process will consist of a 2 step via zoom.