Working Life

Post Production Coordinator Role

• Assist in the smooth running of the post production process.
• Support the post production manager and department heads to maintain clear, up-to-date communication between departments and provide regular updates and reports.
• Aid in tracking the progress of post production work, including scheduled tasks, work in progress, and completed work across all departments.
• Ensure seamless workflow from one department to the next.
• Respond to issues as they arise and assist with problem-solving alongside the post production manager and department heads.
• Schedule and coordinate production and post production crew meetings and daily sessions.
• Follow up on action items from meetings, as relevant.
• Mentor post production assistants and trainees.

Works with

• Directors
• Episode Directors
• Producer
• Art Directors
• CG Supervisors
• Production Management
• FX Supervisers and Leads
• Lighting Leads

This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

 Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

 Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

 Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Education Routes: Post Production Coordinators often have a Degree in Animation, Film, or Business Studies, but many years experience in the industry is more important.

Career Path to a Post Production Coordinator: Several years experience in a post production department.

Career Path from Post Production Coordinator: Producer.