Assistant Production Coordinator
The Role
BuzzFeed Video is looking for a resourceful Production Coordination Resident for their NY Office. These Residents will not make content, but rather will work within the Production Department to support operations for Editorial and Branded Production.
This position is a 1 year, full-time residency based in our NYC office and is approximately 40 hours a week.
You Will
- Support the production department and coordinators with operational needs
- Track and collaborate on producer budgets
- Collaborate and support scheduling producer shoot schedules and support
- Oversee booking and timecards for freelance production support
- Process and track video expenses for accounting
- Support video producers with prop orders and runs
- Support video producers and staff with shoot set up, camera & sound support, DIT, and equipment breakdowns
- Assist production team with researching potential shooting locations, permits, and releases
You Have
- Experience with Movie Magic Budgeting, Scheduling, Scenechronize or comparable budgeting and scheduling software
- Impeccable time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize projects with sensitive deadlines
- Ability to work in high pressure, fast paced production environment
- Ability to adapt to last-minute changes in schedules or plans
- A familiarity with camera, sound, grip, and electric
- Excellent written verbal communication skills
- Self-starter that is able to see a task through all stages until completion
- A genuine interest in what makes content shareable and viral
- Have 1+ years production experience
Life at BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed strongly believes that the more diverse our team, the better our work will be. BuzzFeed is committed to equal opportunity employment and celebrates inclusion in all circumstances. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:
A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
Opportunities for growth and development via work experience and offerings from our in-house Learning Team
Employee resource groups, frequent in-office events, volunteer opportunities, and more
- No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats... even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!
BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 19 cities around the world and more than 1500 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We value a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, humble confidence, and hard work (fused with fun). At BuzzFeed, you’ll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.