PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Location: Remote/Hybrid working

Contract: 6-month initial contract starting ASAP

Salary: £30-32k p/a (pro-rata)

Spud Gun Studios is looking for a production coordinator who specialises in animation to work across several digital projects, including our YouTube Channel (Mashed) and some exciting new brand films. You must live and breathe comedy, love comics and cartoons, play video games and be aware of the latest trends in internet culture. We want someone who loves being part of the creative process and is fired up by delivering funny, first-class comedy and animation videos.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To work closely with the internal creative team to assist in all aspects of the video production process - from working with writers and storyboard artists to ensuring voiceovers have been recorded and delivered on time.

  • Experience managing several creative projects and teams at the same time, ensuring all elements are delivered on time and to brief.

  • To be a key point of contact for external creatives to make sure timelines and budgets are kept to.

  • To source and build relationships with new Mashed talent including writers and animators. 

  • To monitor and evaluate all aspects of the production process when required.

  • To assist with voiceover recording sessions, communicate creative feedback to external creatives.

  • To manage expectations and communications with the team.

KNOWLEDGE + EXPERIENCE

  • At least two years’ experience in a similar role within the animation industry.

  • A solid understanding of the online video space.

  • Great organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure with a wide range of creatives.

  • Track record of working in a creative team, being able to collaborate as well as work independently.

  • A desire to work within a small creative unit, working across a range of projects at once.

  • Knowledge and experience of budget tracking.

  • Strong communications skills, a self-starter and great problem solver.

  • A very keen interest in video games and animation, ideally you are a gamer, and you are immersed in internet culture.

  • Great time management, analytical and reporting skills.

This is an exciting, creative and important job that offers you the potential to develop quickly in the company. If you love your craft, have an entrepreneurial streak, and like the idea of responsibility from day one, then this is the job for you.