Production Coordinator at The Walt Disney Company

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Visual Effects, Film, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and attention to detail while working under pressure
Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and handle a variety of tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines
Problem-solving ability and proactive approach to all situations
Commitment to a collaborative and respectful team dynamic, leading by example in relationships with clients, supervisors, and colleagues
Proficiency in Macs/PCs including Microsoft Word and Excel (knowledge of UNIX and familiarity with Google Suite helpful)
Bachelor's Degree in Film, Art, or Communications, or equivalent industry experience

Responsibilities

Work closely with discipline supervisors and/or leads in crewing, casting, and scheduling the discipline’s body of work, considering overall show schedule, client reviews, bids, and other discipline needs
Establish a process for communicating discipline targets, assignments, and priorities to artist crew and overall show crew
Schedule, track, and manage assigned work within the ILM Internal Tracking Tool
Ensure work is on schedule for the department and meets internal and client deadlines; check in regularly with artists on workload, targets, and needs
Set up turnovers with department crew, communicating turnover information to assigned artists
Track client needs, reviews, and deliveries to ensure department hits targets
Serve as key communication liaison between all relevant parties, providing updates, priorities, reschedules, and shot status
Anticipate and communicate issues to leadership teams for timely solutions
Supervise, delegate to, and train assigned Production Assistants
Act as primary point person for organizing dailies/shot reviews on behalf of department Supervisor or Lead; take notes on feedback/decisions and enter into Internal Tracking System
Prioritization and escalation of technical support issues
Perform special projects as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SchedulingCrew ManagementArtist CoordinationProduction TrackingCommunicationILM Internal Tracking ToolDiscipline ManagementTask Delegation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the Production Coordinator?

The role focuses on scheduling, communication, and coordination for a department of artists, including crewing, tracking work in the ILM Internal Tracking Tool, managing turnovers, serving as a communication liaison, supervising Production Assistants, and organizing dailies.

What is the reporting structure for this position?

You will report to the Producer and Production Manager, while working with other Coordinators, discipline supervisors or leads, and Production Assistants.

Is this a remote position, or is there a required location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills or qualities make a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates need to balance multiple needs, projects, and tasks; anticipate and communicate issues; prioritize and escalate technical support; and establish clear communication processes while working closely with supervisors, artists, and assistants.