Production Management Coordinator, Temporary

$54,080 - $60,320/Yr

Chapman University - Orange, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Orange, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Production Management Coordinator at Chapman University plays a crucial role in coordinating pre-production and production workflows for student projects. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Production and the Director of Production and Technical Operations, this position ensures adherence to Dodge College policies and safety procedures while facilitating communication among stakeholders. The coordinator will also assist in improving procedures to enhance student satisfaction and provide support to the Production Management team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the pre-production and production process for designated student projects.
• Oversee the 'green light' process for approving designated projects to start production.
• Process insurance and financial paperwork.
• Monitor compliance with SAG-AFTRA signatory process and film permit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Dodge College policies and safety procedures.
• Communicate production and safety policies to students and faculty.
• Review scripts to identify safety and logistical concerns.
• Provide guidance on industry standard safety protocol related to stunts, driving sequences, fire and prop weapons.
• Work with faculty to organize group assignments for class needs.
• Provide production support including processing insurance certificates and filming location requests.
• Provide additional support to the Production Management Team as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in film and TV or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years previous industry work experience in a professional physical production atmosphere.
• Knowledge of current production standards with the ability to breakdown scripts and analyze shooting schedules and budgets.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals, both inside and outside the university.
• Exceptionally detail oriented while maintaining a high volume of work with quick turnaround.
• Strong writing skills for communicating with supervisors, faculty, staff, and industry contacts.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to constant interruption.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and reconcile expenses.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain a high level of confidentiality in both oral and written communications.
• Effectively collaborate with others in complex situations.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Working knowledge of production, film, and video equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of industry standard software applications including EP/Movie Magic software.
• Previous work at a higher education institution.