PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Pavilion Entertainment a new media company incorporated in Trinidad and Tobago. It is dedicated to the original production of media projects and the regional distribution of both original and franchise programming. 

Transforming and advancing the regional media industry will not be easy so we need a team that will work efficiently and professionally in a fast paced, results-oriented environment. As such, the following competencies are critical to all hiring decisions:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• High self-awareness

• Ability to prioritise effectively and respond quickly

• Ability to be self-motivated and to use initiative

• Inventiveness and creativity

• Ability to work constructively under pressure and tight deadlines

• At least a basic understanding of relevant health and safety laws and procedures in production

The Production Coordinator will run the production office, reporting to the Line Producer and Production Manager. The Production Coordinator will start work during pre-production to set up the production office and organise equipment, supplies and staff. Primary job duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Coordinate travel, accommodation, work permits and visas for cast and crew

• Prepare and distribute shooting schedules, crew and cast lists, scripts and script revisions 

• Prepare, update and distribute crew lists, daily progress reports and script changes 

• Coordinate call sheets and transport requirements, including liaising with couriers and shipping companies 

• Work with Production Manager to close accounts with suppliers, return surplus stock and tie up all loose ends

Qualifications and competencies include:

• Bachelor degree in Media, Communication, Management or related field, or at least 4 years’ relevant experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a production office (TV or advertising) or in general office management 

• Strong understanding of the filmmaking process

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Proficiency with multi-tasking

• Ability to work calmly under pressure

• Be hard working and efficient

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Strong IT skills

• Knowledge of how to control finances

• knowledge of relevant health and safety laws and processes

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.