Production Coordinator, Bleacher Report (Temporary)

Warner Media, LLC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring an entry-level Production Coordinator to support the Bleacher Report Production Management team. The role covers remote and in-studio production, requires self-starting initiative, task ownership, and the ability to manage schedules and priorities. Weekend and some travel are expected.

You will report to the Bleacher Report Production Manager and work with multiple departments to keep productions running smoothly and on schedule.

Qualifications

• On-set production experience.
• Able to work nights and weekends when needed.
• Able to travel in the domestic United States.

Responsibilities

• Support show day and pre-production activities for Bleacher Report productions.
• Coordinate onsite runner team, catering, and prop sourcing for productions.
• Take detailed notes of issues and communicate with production operations teams.
• Collect appearance releases, book travel, and manage remote location needs.
• Create checklists for remote shoots and manage production supplies.

Skills

On-set production experience

Night/weekend flexibility

Domestic travel ability

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
• Managing Airline bill – adding all coding
• Managing HERTZ Bill – adding all coding
• Coding the AMEX bill monthly
• Onboard IC/ Temp New Hires
• Work with payroll for timely payment of freelance staff

Qualifications & Experiences

• On-set production experience
• 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

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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