Position Summary: The Production Coordinator provides general office and process support to the Production Department in various areas including, but not limited to, coordination with managers and Human Resources on personnel-related matters including the interviewing and hiring process, on-boarding, project planning, other such duties.

Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support to the Production department.
• Work with Production Department heads to schedule, coordinate and track employment interviews for prospective freelance employees.
• Assist Management in the recruitment process for the Production department.
• Facilitate the onboarding process with new hires on their first day (e.g., shadow introductions, submission of I-9 documentation to HR, coordinate ID badge pick up from Facilities, etc.)
• Assist in the tracking and other related administrative tasks associated with observation/training for entry level employees throughout the Production department.
• Help create and manage the credit lists used for end of year programming and Emmy submissions
• Oversee the expense report system for Production department including approval process and training of new staff as needed.
• Book conference rooms and conference calls, order supplies and take care of shipping needs.
• Monitor and code bills and expenses for Production Department as needed.
• Other such duties as required.

 Skills & Experience: The ideal candidate has most of if not all of the following requirements:

• 2+ years of progressively responsible administrative support experience including working with senior management.
• Recruiting experience preferred
• TV industry experience a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Must be highly organized with an ability to multitask.
• Exceptional time management skills are a must.
• Must have the ability to protect and maintain highly confidential information.
• Individual must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and proactively, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live television.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to ten pounds.
• Possess visual acuity sufficient to perform required tasks.
• Possess manual dexterity sufficient to perform required tasks.
• Possess a level of hearing sufficient for effective interaction with stakeholders by various means, including in-person, via phone, etc.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required.