Remote Production Coordinator - Digital Media

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Remote role

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Coordinator for a fully remote role in the digital media space. You will manage end-to-end production workflows across video, podcasts, and interactive media, coordinating with creative teams, clients, and external vendors to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years in production coordination, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with project management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in film/production, media studies, communications, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in production coordination or project management in digital media/entertainment.
• Proficient with project management tools (Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and remote team management skills.
• Familiarity with editing software and digital asset management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules, timelines, and resources for multiple projects.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external contributors to meet goals.
• Manage documentation: scripts, storyboards, assets, post-production files.
• Track progress, identify roadblocks, and implement solutions.
• Facilitate information flow among stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Digital asset management

Editing software

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic digital media production house, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Production Coordinator to join their fully remote team. This role is essential for managing the end-to-end production workflow of various digital content projects, including video, podcasts, and interactive media. As a remote-first position, you will leverage project management software and virtual communication tools to ensure seamless collaboration between creative teams, clients, and external vendors. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for the digital media landscape. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality digital content from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules, timelines, and resources for multiple digital media projects simultaneously.
• Liaise with internal creative teams, clients, and external contributors to ensure project goals are met.
• Manage project documentation, including scripts, storyboards, assets, and post-production files.
• Track project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Facilitate communication and information flow between all project stakeholders.
• Assist with budget tracking and resource allocation for production projects.
• Coordinate the scheduling of remote talent, voiceovers, and other production elements.
• Manage asset delivery and archiving for completed projects.
• Conduct post-production reviews and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with all team members and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production coordination, project management, or a similar role within the digital media or entertainment industry.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong understanding of digital media production workflows (video, audio, animation).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage remote teams effectively.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems proactively.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in task management.
• Familiarity with editing software and digital asset management systems is a plus.
• A genuine passion for digital content creation and storytelling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and the autonomy of a fully remote role.
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to cutting-edge digital media projects.
• Contribution to a wide range of creative and engaging digital content.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.