Viasat Broadcasting UK Ltd is looking for a Production Coordinator

Do you love video and TV entertainment - the magical experiences that great content can create every moment of every day? Are you excited about all the different ways in which you can view, and engage with, this content - both in the home and on the move? Are you fascinated by how quickly the world is changing in so many different ways and want to be part of that change? Are you a passionate and responsible game changer with lots of ideas that you want to try out? Do you want to have a positive and energetic impact on the lives of those around you? ...Then Modern Times Group is the place for you - more than 20 production companies, over 100 TV channels, countless market-leading digital products & services, almost 40 countries, 4 continents...come and join us!

Viasat Broadcasting is part of Modern Times Group (MTG), which is an international entertainment broadcasting group with operations that include free-TV, pay-TV, radio and content production businesses. In Europe, MTG currently operates over forty linear audiovisual services that are distributed in twenty-five Member States as well as a number of on-demand audio-visual services. Our Creative Services department is now looking for a Production Coordinator to join our global business. The position will be based at our office in West Drayton / Chiswick, West London and is a full-time position working Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm.

Roles & responsibilities

As a Production Coordinator you will be responsible for assisting and maintaining the close working relationship between Production Supervisors, Senior Producers, the Central Marketing Manager and the Creative Directors during the development and production of pay-TV campaigns.

Your duties will include negotiating with external agencies, crews and production companies, allocating projects to producers, coaching voice over artists, supporting the pay-TV team with ad hoc duties and performing production management duties for shoots.

You may also be responsible for the training of new Production Assistants, translation of promotional scripts, raising purchase order forms and ensuring optimal quality and delivery across channels.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have proven experience of working within the TV/film industry and have a proven background in production. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, be able to multitask, have previous experience of coordinating projects and be able to negotiate to a high level.

We are looking for a proactive, goal driven individual who is passionate about media and broadcasting. You must thrive on a busy environment and be able to deliver to tight deadlines. Fluency in English is essential and a Scandinavian language skill is also favourable. Excellent Microsoft Office skills are also essential (specifically Excel and Power Point).

This is a fantastic role for someone looking to work for a fast paced, successful and exciting international organisation within the media industry.

Interested?

If you would like to apply for a role or find out more please send your CV and Cover Letter through the apply button below. The closing date for application is the 19th June 2014.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each application individually but please be assured that we will contact all applicants selected for interviews.

Viasat Broadcasting UK Ltd is committed to equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.