- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Do you have 2+ years of Production Coordinator or PM experience?
- Are you willing to relocate to Gainesville, Florida (permanently) for a full-time / staff position?
- Are you comfortable working around firearms, and working on 2A and firearms related content?
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Job Description: Work for a rapidly expanding video production department, who produces firearms-related and freedom-oriented content. Be a part of the solution, while educating and informing gunowners around the country.
LOCATION: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
Production Coordinator reports to the Head of Production.
Production Coordinator is the point person for all production logistics. Creates and deals with production paperwork processing, searching for contractors, talent, locations, props, wardrobe and other needs for production. Schedules shoots, meetings and other production related events. Assists Head of Production in whatever they need. Besides production, the Coordinator may also act as the on-set representative for other roles such as art department, wardrobe, locations, casting, and the like, which may not have dedicated staff. This role may also be tasked with organizing the production studio room and equipment, but will definitely be tasked as the Project Manager for the Video Production Department.
When acting as the Project Manager, the Coordinator will be responsible for creating projects, tasks, calendars, workgroups and the like in Bitrix (or similar software applications). There wouldn’t need to be prior experience in this platform, but the willingness to learn and mastering it would be expected.
Be ready to tackle anything that is put in front of you. On this lean team, wearing multiple hats would be expected. A day could include paperwork, managing a shoot, going on runs, booking talent, and much more.
Very open to those who want to prove themselves to move up later. BUT this is not a position for someone without past experience.
The ideal candidate will have a passion, experience or at least some rudimentary understanding of firearms, gun laws and or shooting sports as a hobby. This will only help perform the job better, and also better understand the content being produced
Benefits - Full Comprehensive Benefit Package Including:
Group Health
Group Dental/Vision
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Requirements
Key Qualifications
At least 2 years of Production Coordination and/or Production Management of content production in short-form television, digital video content, social media, and/or in an internal corporate media production environment
Strong general understanding and knowledge of video production from pre-production through post
Must be familiar with typical industry standard methods and paperwork
Coordinate all aspects of the logistics; from scheduling, location sourcing, organizing shoots, vendor management, contract crew hiring, call sheets, production reports, overseeing PAs, and the like
Must be logistics-minded, detail oriented, highly motivated and action oriented
Must be able to take direction, as well as work autonomously when needed, adhere to a schedule and delivery in a timely fashion
Ability to work independently, possessing good communication skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask
Be a project and time management superstar within a SUPER fast-paced environment
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly
Ability to work with creatives (writers, cinematographers, editors, etc…) and communicate effectively and efficiently supporting the creative vision
Should know ins and outs of Excel
Strive to continually improve upon quality of work
Be able to work on multiple projects concurrently
Desired Qualifications
Experience with, or as, a Project Manager (and/or its software) is ideal.
Prior Assistant Director experience a plus, but not required
Working knowledge of the television and film industry
Additional experience with Art Department, Wardrobe, Casting and Locations ideal, but not required
Ability to anticipate and effectively communicate and solve practical or creative problems or issues
Technical know-how and experience troubleshooting and solving issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on attention to detail
At least rudimentary knowledge of, or experience in, budgeting and/or the ability to take initiative and learn
Applicants with experience, knowledge or a passion for firearms, outdoors and/or shooting sports a go to top of the list!
Education
BA or BS in communications, art, film, broadcast, media production, or related field (preferred but not required)
Additional Requirements
Must submit resume.
This is a full-time/staff position located in Gainesville, FL.
Please ONLY apply if you are ready to relocate. Open to some temporary back and forth + remote work as you make arrangements to move.
Locals are encouraged to apply, but we are VERY OPEN TO RELOCATION for the right person.