We’re hiring a Production Coordinator!

CTS is looking for an Production Coordinator with at least 2-3 years experience in television or film production, or a similar role involving high levels of coordination and organisation. Their role will be to support all the company’s activities, and in particular to ensure the delivery of Random Acts, a series of short films for Channel 4, made by filmmakers aged 16-24. The Production Coordinator will also work on the company’s on-going slate of corporate, educational and heritage projects.

Start date: 09/10/2017

Salary: £23-25k PA pro-rata

Hours: Full-time

Responsibilities

Assisting the Random Acts project manager on all aspects of the project
Liaising with Random Acts mentoring producers and young filmmakers from pre-production to delivery of active film projects: communicating key info, deadlines and ensuring successful delivery of final projects
Communicating with Network Centres and Key Partners, keeping key stakeholders informed of project progression
Assisting in the marketing of the Random Acts opportunity to creative young people aged 16-24 across the South West region, using a variety of outreach methods and promotional materials
Supporting the delivery of a programme of short training courses and residentials
Maintaining production paperwork, including all deliverables and music and copyright clearances
Occasional production support for active Random Acts film projects, from kit hire to location scouting

Assisting CTS Producers on other projects

Essential Skills

Great organisational and communication skills, including strong written English
Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive
Experience of what is involved in co-ordinating shootsand productions in the UK, including understanding / managing essential paperwork
Understanding of the post production workflow and broadcast deliverables
Experience in marketing, from social media promotion and creating WordPress content to email outreach
Good record keeping skills and the ability to manage a number of live projects at one time
Excellent time management and understanding of the importance of delivering on time and on budget
Demonstrable understanding of Equal Opportunities and diversity issues
Attention to detail

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and risk assessments
Knowledge of music copyright issues and managing talent
Experience of working with young people
Basic creative and design skills, e.g. Photoshop

Notes

The role will involve working with young people, so appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
This is an ideal job for a Production Co-ordinator who wishes to build their experience and progress towards Production Manager or Producer.

Deadline: Friday September 22nd at 5pm

Interviews: Wednesday September 27th

Application letters and CV to jeremy@callingtheshots.co.uk