The Production Operations team is responsible for delivering high quality event productions on all global live sports properties to customers worldwide, across all Prime Video product lines and devices. We also support our productions through process improvements, scalability, and various initiatives. We work on designing solutions (tools and mechanisms) to manage and support productions globally so our team can work more efficiently and continue to scale.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will use your production management and operational experience to support new property launches and year-over-year sports property restarts. You will assist and support (home-based and on the road when needed) the day-to-day operations of event logistics, production content, and business operations. You will work closely with the Production Managers and Production Operations team to ensure the property lifecycles are on track. You will learn and implement best practices and Amazon policies across projects to maintain effective workflows and delivery of projects, and maintain alignment across territories and department.
The Production Coordinator will provide support and assistance to the Production Executives, Sr. Production Operations Manager and Production Manager in the planning phases of all event production, and ensure production plans are executed at a high bar and within budget. You will act as a liaison and interface and collaborate with colleagues, cross-functional teams, and Production Service Partners (PSPs) to help facilitate all aspects of event logistics. You will use your organizational and creative skills to assist in creating and implementing mechanisms and processes (e.g., standard operating procedures, management of trackers, department templates, agendas, production guidelines, production manuals etc.).
You will support the Production Operations team during each phase of the project lifecycle. You will assist with pre-production planning, supporting scheduling of personnel, coordinating and arranging travel logistics for the Live Production team and Talent, and provide administrative assistance in whatever capacity is needed. You will assist with the preparation and communication of event production information to the team (e.g., production books, call sheets, travel details, etc.), working with internal and external partners to ensure accurate information sharing for all live events. You will participate in recruiting, selecting and training key personnel. You will work closely with creative partners and internal asset management teams regarding show related IP, creative and physical aspects. You will roll up your sleeves and assume production related on-site roles when needed (i.e., stage manager, production assistants/runner duties) to support live events gaining in-depth experience to enhance your role as a Production Coordinator. You will be responsible for assessing cost standards and maintaining show budgets. You will assist in reconciling event budgets in conjunction with Sr. Production Operations Managers and/or Production Managers, this may include administering purchase orders or invoice. You will assist in organizing production summits and workshops for the Live Sports team.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are critical. The successful candidate thinks strategically, can handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines in an ambiguous and highly pressurized environment. The successful candidate optimizes cross team processes and assists in ongoing process improvements. The projects supported by the team have significant impact, technical complexity, and high visibility within Prime video.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of studio or production company assistant experience
- 1+ years of on-set physical production experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with above-the-line and below-the-line unions and guilds
- 2+ years of experience of working in production management or production operations at a sports broadcast network; experience maintaining project budgets, inclusive of budget tracking, cost reporting and invoice approvals; and experience working in Excel and/or Smartsheet systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of digital media space including handling of all types of media equipment experience
- Experience managing events/meetings in a global company
- 2+ years of experience supporting launches and delivering results in a live sports production coordinator role; broadcast or remote production experience assisting in overseeing 100+ personnel on high profile/large-scale events; experience working with production vendors, live production crews/personnel, and broadcast media partners; basic knowledge and understanding on procurement of technical and broadcast equipment to execute event production; and basic understanding of interpreting production service agreements, statements of work, and commercial contracts
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.