Skydance
Central Production Coordinator
TLDR
Support the production team by maintaining schedules, coordinating travel, and facilitating communication across departments to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Oversee and maintain the core production schedule, including those of the Producers and Co-Directors
Manage the Co-Director’s calendar, ensuring priorities and commitments are accurately reflected
Coordinate travel arrangements for Producers and department heads as needed
Capture detailed notes during reviews, distribute summaries, and track follow-ups on action items and status updates
Maintain and update asset databases in ShotGrid, ensuring accuracy across notes, version statuses, due dates, and departmental information
Communicate approvals and changes to downstream departments in a timely manner
Partner with teams across the East Coast and Madrid to support seamless communication and on-time delivery of materials
Process and submit expense reports for department heads as required
Contribute to a positive team culture by supporting an inclusive, collaborative, and creative work environment
Provide additional support and take on ad hoc tasks as needed
Requirements
1-5 years of experience in animation or VFX production
Familiarity with production pipelines and an understanding of cross-departmental dependencies preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Experience with ShotGrid or similar production tracking software preferred; familiarity with tools such as Flix and Avid is a plus
Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Practiced discernment, with the ability to anticipate challenges, proactively problem-solve, and maintain clear communication under the guidance of a Department Supervisor
The range for this non-exempt position in Santa Monica, CA is $25-32/hour. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
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Skydance is a diversified media company that crafts immersive worlds and compelling narratives across feature films, television, interactive platforms, and animation. Targeting global audiences, Skydance is distinguished by its commitment to high-quality, event-level entertainment that combines creativity with technological innovation.
- Founded
- Founded 2017
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Media
- Total raised
- $1.6B raised
Production Coordinator