Production Coordinator
Minimum 2-year contract based in Doha, Qatar

Start date: 01 October 2019
End date: Minimum 2-year contract

An experienced Production Coordinator is required to join a high-end documentary team embedded within a major international sporting organisation based in Doha, Qatar.

Much of the sporting organisation's content already reaches a global audience. That audience will only grow in the coming years. We are looking for a production coordinator with drive; someone who is ready to join a world class team and expand the audience even further across the world.

The Production Coordinator will work with the Production Manager and Producers to assist with the execution of Film Production Unit projects.

This role requires a production coordinator who is capable of collaborating with a dynamic production team and external resources to ensure on-schedule and on-budget delivery of a wide range of content projects.

Applicants must have at least 3 years production coordinator broadcast credits and have a proven track record of coordinating professional video, film and photographic teams across a wide range of subjects in varied environments.

Knowledge of Arabic and other languages is an advantage

Applicants must have a passport with at least 6 months validity.

We request that all CV's include valid references and telephone numbers.

Due to the time pressures associated with our production schedule only short-listed applicants will receive a response.

Key Responsibilities:
• Traffic incoming requests, jobs and outgoing materials.
• Manage resources and timelines for production and postproduction.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Manage internal processes for delivery of requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain permissions and clearances.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• 3+ years' experience with film production.
• 3+ years' experience working with administrative tasks.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task on simultaneous projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, preferably Arabic and English.
• Working knowledge of Windows, OSX, and all MS Office Applications.


Contract Description:
• Following Qatari law; a Qatar Labor Contract will be issued to the successful applicant (no other employment contract is legally recognized within Qatar).
• according to Qatar Labour laws the contract features a mandatory probation period for the first 6-months.
• Working hours follow Qatar's labour law and 5 day working week: that is Sunday to Thursday
• the successful applicant will be provided with a Qatar business visa and will be assisted through all required government processes.
• Following Qatari law; the successful applicant will be required to obtain a government issued Qatari ID and to open a Qatar based bank account.
• Payment will be forwarded monthly in Qatar currency directly into the applicants personal Qatar bank account.
• Insurance during working hours is provided for accident, sickness, death as required by Qatar labour law.
• 1 x annual international economy class return flight to Qatar will be provided each year of employment to successful applicants based outside of Qatar prior to employment
• Annual holiday provision and holiday payment is provided as according to Qatar labour law
• Accommodation / living costs are not provided (assistance will be provided as required in sourcing suitable accommodation)

Please note: the successful candidate will be expected to cover their own accommodation and living expenses from the monthly salary provided. The salary is designed to cover these living costs. The company will provide assistance in finding accommodation and will provide ground level support as required by the candidate. Please only apply if you can commit to completing the entire job; have a valid and clean passport and are willing & able to work in Qatar.