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What does a Coordinating-Producer do?
The job of a coordinating producer is very challenging and
requires the person to always be on his or her toes. It is definitely not for
people who cannot cope with pressure and fast-paced work environment. Since a
production in the TV and film industry is a combination of efforts put by
several people; making them concentrate and dedicate their time and skills on
projects is a tiring task. Therefore, the jobholder must have multitasking and
organizational skills. Further, he or she must have a knack in scheduling
production, working with computers, leading a team of production, and
communication. The person must also be an expert in operating office equipment
and ordering and maintaining office supplies.
If you have all these quality and knowledge about TV and
film production with an interest to work with multiple people from diverse
background, and can remain unfazed of workload and job pressure, this job
application sample can be your guide to apply for the job.
SOME OF THE JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES
- Comprehensive knowledge of production management and production techniques…
- Excellent knowledge of handling administrative functions and managing staff…
- Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills…
- Familiar with major computer applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Outlook, and Acrobat Reader…
- Handling the tasks of creative production and development…
- Responsible for budget performance, content quality, and overseeing market share of assigned project…
- Assisting associate producers, producers, and production assistants in all aspects of the production… Tracking and reporting on production schedules and budgets for news shows…
- Planning, directing, and managing the creation and content…
- Assisting subordinates and conducting performance reviews…
- Coordinated the work of producers and created a unified end result…
- Tracked and met deadlines for projects, adjusted production schedules, and ensured projects are delivered on time…
- Maintained and updated content in master schedule and database…
- Handled the tasks of managing crew with day-to-day operations of the production…
- Performed all other essential duties as required…
OTHER DUTIES AND TASKS THAT MAY APPLY
- Skilled in handling multiple tasks and projects Have a good understanding of finance…
- Ability to identify and secure financial resources…
- Developing and financing film projects…
- Ability to prepare a production budget…
- Be able to manage budgets…
- Assisting with the hire of cast, director and key production team heads…
- Select crew and suppliers to meet production requirements…
- Identify and select supporting artistes and contributors…
- Managing the business and logistics side of a production…
- Have excellent knowledge of filmmaking process…
- Have a good understanding of the business side of film making…
- Be aware of current markets and trends…
- Be highly organized…
- Think strategically…
- Be a good negotiator…
- Be good at motivating people…
- Be good at delegating…
- Ensure compliance with regulations and codes of practice…
- Control expenditure…
- Monitor and control progress and supervision of post-production…
- Understand the relevant health and safety laws and procedures…
- Have good contacts in the industry…
From top to
bottom, the chain of command runs:
- Executive Producer
- Co-executive Producer
- Line Producer
- Supervising Producer
- Producer
- Co-producer
- Coordinating Producer
- Consulting Producer
- Associate Producer
- Segment Producer
- Field Producer
- Edit Producer
- Post Producer
Sources,
References & Credits: Google, Wikipedia, Wikihow, Pinterest, IMDB, Linked
In, Indie Wire, Film Making Stuff, Film Daily, New York Film Academy, The
Balance, The Numbers, Film Maker Magazine, Media Match, Quora, Creative Skill
Set, Investopedia, Variety, No Film School, Daily Variety, The Film Agency, Best
Sample Resume, How Stuff Works, Career Trend, Producer's Code of Credits, Producers
Guild of America, Film Connection, Entertainment Careers
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Interesting the flow of producers and their duties.
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