Production Coordinator, Bleacher Report (Temporary)

About the role

The Production Coordinator is an entry-level position that will play a vital role in assisting the Bleacher Report Production Management team with various elements of production management. This role supports both remote and in-studio components of the department and requires a self-starter who can prioritize tasks, manage their own schedule, and anticipate needs. No previous production experience is required.

This role reports to the Bleacher Report Production Manager and requires acute attention to detail, strong communication skills, working some weekends and late nights, and occasional travel (10%).

Responsibilities

• Live/Taped Remote Productions – Support show day and pre-production:
  • Source props for onsite productions
  • Manage onsite runner team and oversee catering delivery
  • Take detailed notes of any problems during the show to share with the 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 with content leads
• Production Operations:
  • Book travel for above-the-line production crew members
  • Create checklists for each remote show’s needs (e.g., tubby, props, prints)
  • Reconcile expenses for remote production shoots
  • Research production locations for remote shoots
  • Maintain a detailed list of production supplies in warehouse locations
  • Manage and code airline and Hertz bills
  • Code the AMEX bill monthly
  • Onboard independent contractors and temporary new hires
  • Work with payroll for timely payment of freelance staff

Requirements

• On-set production experience
• Able to work nights and weekends when needed
• Able to travel domestically within the United States (10%)

Preferred Qualifications

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