Production Coordinator
Description
MTV is the leading global youth media brand in 180 countries, reaching 450 million households in nearly 30 different languages across every platform. MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand, the cultural home of the millennial generation and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects pop culture with award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, the internet and other platforms. A unit of Paramount Global, MTV operations span cable and mobile networks, live events, theatrical films and MTV Studios.
MTV Entertainment Group is looking for a Production Coordinator to join our New York-based team. This position will be working across the team as an asset on all productions, both internal and third party to bring creative ideas from concept to production and through to air and final delivery. This role is designed to facilitate all facets of production for the team on a wide slate that includes but is not limited to development stages, series, and specials across the Paramount brands. The right candidate is detail-oriented in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and can produce results both in office and on set with a calm and positive demeanor, and team focused, collaborative attitude. This position is based out of our NYC Office and will function in a Hybrid schedule, remote applications will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Production VPs, Directors, Managers, and Show Production Staff. This also includes liaising with various internal departments such as our creative, legal, and post partners to examine the needs of each production
- Monitor and assist as needed all the related production systems and processes to ensure ongoing proactive supply of this service to clients during pre-production, production, and post-production phases of a project, including, but not limited to: Production Accounting, Rights and Clearances, Postproduction, Location Logistics, Talent (limited), Travel Booking, Crewing/Staffing as needed, Technical Facilities & Equipment
- Maintain, review, and update all production files on a regular and ongoing basis in collaboration with wider Global Production Teams.
- Submit purchase orders and assist vendors with onboarding
- Draft deal memos for crew and project-based staff and manage payroll submissions
- Create and maintain contact sheets, call sheets, various show distribution lists, and other documents needed for the department and all productions
- Coordinate with other internal departments as needed to ensure all legal and safety parameters of a production are met and all deliverables are received and distributed appropriately
- Set supervision on small-medium size shoots
- Have a thorough, current ongoing knowledge of all related crew competencies
- Act in an ethical and professional manner at all times, adhering to Paramount's code of conduct policies
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility in production management roles for television or film
- 2+ years of hands-on, on-site production experience
- Must have previous experience creating and managing contact sheets and call sheets
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, One Drive, Power Point, Teams, etc.), Zoom, Slack, Smart Accounting, SAP, ARIBA, Concur, Scenechronize
- Experience with Movie Magic Budgeting highly desired but not required
Additional Qualifications:
- Hands-on, on-set experience a plus
- Requires a non-traditional work schedule and travel as needed
- Confidentiality and a strong attention to detail and organization a must
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and be able to troubleshoot production issues that may arise with diplomacy and professionalism while being flexible of prioritizing shifting production and business needs
- Excel in a demanding and fast-paced environment requiring proactive and positive thinking
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with personnel at all levels
- Be a continuous promoter and supporter of a multi-cultural inclusive workplace and transparency
Benefits & Perks
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition assistance
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**Overview** Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.