Production & Operations Coordinator

Summary

Join The Dodo, a Vox Media company, as a Production & Operations Coordinator to support its growing digital video operations. You will oversee the content acquisition process, manage scheduling, maintain content management systems, and provide ad-hoc support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and excels in a deadline-driven environment. This remote, full-time, temporary position requires at least one year of experience in an operations-focused role, preferably in digital media. The position offers benefits eligibility and a competitive salary.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in an operations-focused role, preferably in digital media or in-house video production
• Baseline knowledge of video production process and social media, and/or strong interest in learning more
• A passion for The Dodo brand specifically and digital media as a whole
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills, and versed in email and Slack etiquette
• An obsession with organization and extreme attention to detail. Naturally enjoys project management and using new tools and software to help scale teams
• A team player, flexible, patient, go-with-the-flow, resilient, “fill the void” attitude
• Must work well under deadlines, and have the ability to over-communicate, both efficiently and in a timely manner
• Experience conducting negotiations and enforcing deadlines without oversight, with a strong track record of success and collaboration
• Proactive, can change direction with ease and a positive attitude, and remain ahead of the curve — the ability to see problems before they arise, and offer multiple solutions
• Experience using relational databases (i.e. Airtable), or similar media/project management platforms
• Proficient in Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite, particularly Photoshop and Acrobat

Responsibilities

• Oversee full content acquisitions process for our video team, from assisting video editors with legal outreach to managing sourced footage to ensuring any contractual promises have been adhered to in the final produced content
• Support with planning and scheduling to help ensure all videos are delivered on time
• Maintain proper delivery of creative assets across teams
• Oversee upkeep of content management systems and maintain our video database from inputting metadata to proper file organization
• Provide ad-hoc support for other content-related initiatives and perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch!

Benefits

• This is a temporary, full-time position
• This job is benefits-eligible
• This job is remote