Production Coordinator, Bleacher Report (Temporary)

Warner Bros. Discovery; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery's Bleacher Report Production Management team is seeking an entry-level Production Coordinator to support live and remote productions, including prop sourcing, catering, and noting issues during shoots.

This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and willingness to travel domestically and work nights/weekends as needed. No prior production experience is required, and you will report to the Bleacher Report Production Manager as you develop skills

Qualifications

• Able to work nights and weekends when needed.
• Able to travel domestically within the United States.
• Preferred: 1–2 years of Production Coordinator, PA, and Runner experience; strong MS Office, attention to detail, problem-solving mindset; Ariba, Beeline, Concur experience.

Responsibilities

• LIVE/TAPED REMOTE PRODUCTIONS – Support show day and pre-production: sourcing props, overseeing catering delivery, taking detailed notes of issues, collecting releases, scanning appearances.
• COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION – Support Production Managers in communicating updates to departments and maintaining meeting notes.
• PRODUCTION OPERATIONS – Book travel for crew, create checklists for remote shoots, reconcile expenses, research locations, maintain warehouse supplies, code AMEX, onboard new hires, coordinate payroll for freelancers.

Skills

Production coordination experience

PA experience

Runner experience

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Ariba

Beeline

Concur

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

The Production Coordinator is an entry level position which will play a vital role in assisting the Bleacher Report Production Management team with various elements of production management. This role will support both the remote and in-studio components of the department. This role requires someone who is a self-starter, who can take a task and make it their own. This position requires someone who can prioritize their own tasks and schedule and is effective at managing up by anticipating needs. No previous production experience is required.

This role reports to the Bleacher Report Production Manager.

This role requires acute attention to detail, as well as a thorough communication skills.

This role also requires working some weekends and late nights

This role will require some travel (10%)

Your Role Accountabilities:

LIVE/TAPED REMOTE PRODUCTIONS –

• Support show day and pre-production:
  • Sourcing any props for onsite productions
  • Managing onsite runner team, overseeing catering delivery etc.
  • Taking detailed notes of any problems throughout the show to send to the rest of production operations team
  • Collect and scan onsite appearance Releases
  • Search for remote show locations
  • Source stand-ins as needed
  • Book all catering for onsite productions

COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION –

• Support Production Managers in communicating updates to various departments
• Maintain meeting notes and update production plans along with content leads

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS

• Book travel for above the line production crew members
• Create check lists for each remote show needs
  • Tubby, props, prints, etc.
• Reconciling expenses for remote production shoots
• Research production locations for remote shoots
• Maintain detailed list of production supplies in warehouse locations
• Coding the AMEX bill monthly
• Onboard IC/ Temp New Hires
• Work with payroll for timely payment of freelance staff

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Able to work nights and weekends when needed
• Able to travel in the domestic United States

Not Required but preferred experience:

• 1 – 2 years of Production Coordinator, PA, and Runner experience
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft Suite
• Great attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Ariba Experience
• Beeline Experience
• Concur Experience

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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