Production Coordinator - 7872-3737

AVI-SPL - Bentonville, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Bentonville, AR

Telecommunications

About the position

The Production Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the coordination and creative execution of onsite and hybrid productions for a multi-channel retailer. This position involves collaborating with client teams to understand production needs, providing recommendations for enhancements, and ensuring smooth execution of events through effective communication and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day coordination and design of production needs for professional quality video, audio, lighting, and presentation.
• Meet with client teams to understand scope and provide solutions to meet production requirements.
• Serve as the main point of contact for event requestors from initial exploratory call through live day.
• Coordinate technical production needs for all events and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Facilitate equipment rental and other supplemental production requirements.
• Manage all aspects of day-of-event support including coordination of all event resources.
• Ensure quality checks and optimization of facility, event assets, and experience prior to production.
• Assist with presenter preparation including direction and facilitating rehearsals.
• Oversee postproduction needs including basic editing and delivery of recordings.
• Organize event metrics and feedback and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in assessment of technical challenges and oversee creation of incident and postmortem reports.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with team members to ensure alignment on event procedures, scheduling, and production briefs as required.
• Fill in necessary production crew positions as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in live event production, event coordination, broadcast, audio/visual and video production, or a similar field.
• 1+ years of experience in onsite, virtual, and hybrid live events.
• 1+ years of experience in database and scheduling management.
• Knowledge of traditional event production, broadcast, and digital equipment.
• A keen eye for detail with knowledge of what creatively works well for broadcast production.
• Ability to work independently and be self-reliant in daily responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain composure and a positive attitude during high-pressure situations.
• Ability to communicate challenging aspects to clients while maintaining confidence and leadership.
• Track record of being organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and working well in a team atmosphere.
• Strong work ethic, self-direction, self-motivation, patience, persistence, and perspective.
• Excellent collaboration and customer relationship skills with an understanding of the importance of white glove service.
• Consistent proactive preparation and timely responses to multiple channels of communication.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledgeable in the operations and technical execution of video production, audio-visual technology, and event space facilities.
• Experience in various production roles including technical directing, audio mixing, camera operation, and editing.
• College degree in video production, broadcasting, communications, or a similar field.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental.
• PTO days (vacation, sick days, and personal days) and paid holidays.
• Enjoyable company culture.
• Training and professional development opportunities.