At a Glance
- Tasks: Support unscripted and movies projects from development to launch, managing documents and schedules.
- Company: Amazon Digital UK Limited is a leader in digital video services, offering exclusive content through Prime Video.
- Benefits: Enjoy a diverse workplace with a focus on inclusion and equal opportunities for all employees.
- Other info: This position is based in Siero, Principality of Asturias.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team at Amazon MGM Studios, contributing to innovative content production.
- Qualifications: Experience in media production and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for this role.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.
Amazon Digital UK Limited Prime Video is one of the world's leading digital video services, continuously changing how millions enjoy content. It offers customers a vast collection of premium programming in a single app across thousands of devices, including Amazon MGM Studios produced series and movies, UK Originals, and exclusive live sports coverage. Amazon MGM Studios is Amazon's movies and television development and production arm, producing original content and licensing studio programs worldwide exclusively for Prime Video.
The Amazon MGM Studios UK International Originals Production & Post team seeks a dedicated, self-driven Production Coordinator with strong communication skills to support the team and Head of Production & Post. This corporate based role focuses on administration and operational coordination rather than on set production, acting as the operational backbone of our productions and ensuring each project runs smoothly from set up through to final wrap across our unscripted and movies slate.
Key Responsibilities
- Support unscripted and movies projects across all stages from development through production, post production, delivery and launch.
- Compile, distribute and store production/post production documents (contracts, call sheets, calendars, reports, schedules) on the studio network.
- Manage daily trackers, department templates and production guidelines, ensuring they are maintained per studio requirements.
- Support the Production team with budget analysis and cost reporting.
- Track and process approvals with Business Affairs, Legal and Finance.
- Maintain a checklist for each show to ensure major milestones are met (budget lock, budget approval, kick off calls, deliverables, international filming activity).
- Coordinate with internal departments and production companies regarding deliverables, payments, insurance, administrative support, production safety and security, sustainability and tax matters.
- Facilitate communication between internal teams including creative, marketing, press, business affairs, legal, finance, post production, casting and physical production.
- Coordinate production kick off calls for each individual project.
- Thoughtfully manage complex calendars and scheduling for teams in multiple locations and time zones.
- Set up internal and external meetings, including conference rooms, AV needs and document distribution.
- Track and drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on action items in a timely manner.
- Maintain relationships with vendors and show level counterparts.
- Work with the Amazon Studios Coordinator network to maintain alignment across territories and departments.
- Organise, execute and assist with team activities (team meeting agendas, off sites, and other team events).
- Collaborate with cross functional teams across EMEA and the US, occasionally supporting US time zone meetings.
- Assist and facilitate general requests and communication to ensure shows follow studio guidelines and procedures.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in content production, media, entertainment, or related industry.
- Experience owning end to end delivery of complex administrative projects and performing well in a fast paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a coordinator at a TV network, studio or production company.
- Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.
- Experience working with producers, production companies, agents and other industry players.
- Experience creating and maintaining schedules for various projects.
- Understanding of the production process, especially unscripted content and film.
- Experience with a variety of digital media workflows and post production.
- Proficiency with production management tools (e.g., Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling, Airtable).
- International production experience.
- Experience in senior level leadership support.
- Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently while contributing successfully to cross functional teams.
- Experience managing events/meetings in a global company.
- Effective analytical skills with attention to detail and effective communication abilities.
Location: ES, Principality of Asturias, Siero
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Amazon MGM Studios produces original content for Prime Video, focusing on creativity and innovation. Located in Siero, the team values diversity and offers a supportive environment. Employees enjoy a culture that empowers them to achieve the best results for customers.