Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment.

Our diverse team of over 270 team members work in offices across the UK and beyond, producing top level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded con-tent, prime-time documentaries and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.

In 2023 Whisper won a BAFTA and was nominated for an International EMMY.

It's co-owned by Sony Pictures Television and is a seven-times Broadcast Best Places to Work.

Whisper Cymru are looking for a Production Coordinator to join us to work on our ongoing slate. The post would suit somebody who has live & factual experience and is used to working to fast turnaround schedules.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience in coordinating complex shoots, booking travel & crew, good prior knowledge of rights & music clearance; post production pa-perwork & archive clearance, have the ability work on their own initiative whilst being confident about when to refer up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing direct support to the Production Management team, assisting with the communication of key production information to Producers and the editorial team
• Planning shoots (including overseas) and booking crews and travel arrangements
• Producing complex call sheets with accurate and detailed movement orders
• Scheduling shoots and edits; often juggling key personnel time with diverse requirements
• Maintaining accurate financial records; reporting any budgetary issues
• Coordinating post production requirements (including edit schedules and client approvals process) and delivery specifications
• Experience of completing post production paperwork and a basic understanding of music & archive clearance
• Understanding of Health and Safety policies

Skills and Experience:

• At least one years' experience working in production as a Production Coordinator
• Experience setting up shoots with fast turnaround rushes
• Comfortable working in a busy ever-changing environment within production team
• Experience of dealing with logistics for filming abroad including visa applications and carnets
• Good communication skills and an aptitude to learn new tasks as well as a strong team ethic
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Basic budgeting skills
• Excellent IT skills; knowledge of a range of software packages
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
• Ability to work effectively with others and manage relationships in a diverse team including the abil-ity to manage up and provide positive and effective support to the editorial
• A proactive attitude to work and promoting a positive work ethic in the team
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to react quickly to project changes
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads and new systems

Location:
The base for this position is Whisper Cymru offices in Cardiff

Working Days:
5 day week, x4 days in office and x1 day WFH.
This role will require a degree of flexibility and weekend working. You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirement.
Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five-day week.
Whisper offer the option of flexitime hours subject to production requirements.

Start:
ASAP - 6 Month contract

Salary:
Based on experience

Application Closing:
Mon 17th June

How to apply:
Please upload your CV and tell us in your own way why you are the right candidate for this role to below link...