PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Channel 5 Creative is an in-house creative agency responsible for creating marketing campaigns for Channel 5, 5 Star, 5 USA, Spike and My5. In addition we work for a range of external clients creating and producing sponsorship, content and commercials.

The Production Coordinator will have an understanding of video, print, digital and design production. Additionally, the successful candidate will have an understanding of On Air promotions and help coordinate and support production teams in creating and executing innovative campaigns to promote Channel 5 programmes and services. As a Coordinator, you will aslo be required to work into larger film production teams for commercials and shoots that are produced in our in-house Department.

Helping drive processes, you'll be confident, decisive and always ready to face new challenges while striving for perfection.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Act as central point of contact for the Promo team
Work closely with Media Planning and Lead Creative to schedule promos within the team
Keep up regular communication with Creative/Lead Creative and Media Planning re: any timing/delivery issues
Coordinate audio, edit and finishing resources
Coordinate crews, callsheets and general film shoot administration
Gather source material in good time for edits, flagging any delays and amending the schedule where necessary
Develop and maintain good relations with internal and external contacts
Handle requests from other areas of the company and work with Creative Assistant to deliver on time and to correct specifications
Raise departmental purchase orders and record expenditure
Support in the setting up of film, radio, print and DOOH campaigns
Develop a good understanding of usage rights for footage

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

Experience of either an on-air department (short-form/promos) or post production environment would be an advantage
Experience of handling budgets ideal (or good Excel knowledge) & regularly reporting back to Head of Production
Broad knowledge and appreciation of the creative, production and post-production processes
A good understanding of design, technical specifications and delivery will be a key advantage.
Experience of working with creatives in all disciplines and desire to expand knowledge
The position is office-based but pre-production and shoot experience is an advantage for any applicant

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

Have strong communication skills and an enthusiastic approach
Be a calm, reliable and confident team player
Have excellent organisational skills
Have the ability to stay calm under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
Be a great team player, with a can do attitude
Have strong organisational skills, the ability to multitask, with good humour
Be a confident negotiator
Strive for the highest standards across the production of all creative work
Have the ability to economise and be efficient with a solution focused attitude