Media Production Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: The Media Production Coordinator oversees and coordinates all stages of media, visual, and audio content production to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards. Key Features of the Role: 1. Coordinating daily media production operations and monitoring project progress. 2. Experience in coordinating production teams, suppliers, and filming locations. 3. Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced production environment. **Purpose of the Role:** The Media Production Coordinator organizes and coordinates all stages of media, visual, and audio content production—from planning and preparation through filming, editing, color grading, visual effects, sound design, and final delivery—while liaising among production teams, cinematographers, directors, editors, and suppliers to ensure timely project execution and adherence to quality standards. **Main Duties and Responsibilities:** * Coordinate daily media production operations and monitor project progress. * Prepare production schedules and track deadlines for each phase. * Coordinate filming locations, equipment, crew, talent, and required supplies. * Communicate with directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, and other production team members. * Prepare and monitor shooting plans and timelines. * Coordinate studio and location bookings, as well as equipment reservations. * Monitor filming permits and necessary approvals in coordination with relevant authorities. * Organize production files, scripts, shot lists, and project-related documentation. * Monitor filming, editing, color correction, visual effects, and sound integration stages. * Coordinate with external production companies, suppliers, and contractors. * Track budgets and production-related expenditures and prepare reports. * Ensure required equipment and materials are available prior to filming commencement. * Monitor delivery of media assets according to specified requirements and scheduled timelines. * Review produced materials to verify compliance with project requirements and institutional branding. * Archive images, videos, and media files securely and systematically. * Support production of social media content, advertisements, events, and institutional projects. * Resolve operational issues arising during production phases. * Prepare periodic reports on project progress, challenges, and requirements. * Comply with safety procedures, intellectual property rights, and applicable publishing policies in Kuwait. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Media, Mass Communication, Media Production, Journalism, or a related field. * **2 to 5 years** of experience in media production or coordinating media projects. * Solid understanding of video and media content production stages. * Experience in coordinating production teams, suppliers, and filming locations. * Familiarity with editing software such as **Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects**, or equivalent is an advantage. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools. * Fluency in English; Arabic language proficiency is preferred. * Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced production environment. **Skills and Competencies:** * Production coordination and management. * Planning and scheduling. * Communication with production teams and suppliers. * Budget and expenditure management. * Problem-solving and quick decision-making. * Attention to detail. * Knowledge of media production methodologies. * Time management and prioritization. * Teamwork. * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Salary: KWD1,100.000 per month Work Location: On-site