Hello,
I am currently looking to pivot into the TV & Film industry as a Production Coordinator from a background in live events and major sporting operations.
Transferable Skills for TV & Film Production Coordinator- Scheduling & Call Sheet Management: Coordinated complex operational schedules for NFL teams and staff (~200 people), similar to managing cast and crew call times. Maintained detailed itineraries for the Queen’s Baton Relay across 72 countries, mirroring unit schedules for multi-location shoots.
- Travel & Unit Moves:Arranged international travel logistics (flights, visas, carnets, commercial invoices), directly transferable to cast/crew travel and equipment movement. Coordinated trucking and freight schedules across multiple territories, akin to managing unit moves between locations.
- Location & Facility Management:Sourced and negotiated contracts for training facilities, hotels, and airports, equivalent to securing filming locations, production offices, and base units. Conducted site visits to assess suitability, just as with recces in production.
- Budgeting & Cost Control: Oversaw budgets up to £6m for festivals, ensuring cost efficiency and accurate reconciliation — directly transferable to production cost reporting and managing petty cash/POs. Processed POs and vendor invoices, aligning with production accounting workflows.
- On-Set / On-Site Coordination:Delivered large-scale live events with tight timelines, problem-solving in real time under pressure — mirroring on-set troubleshooting. Acted as first point of contact for stakeholders and teams on the ground, similar to supporting producers, ADs, and HODs on set.
- Stakeholder & Crew LiaisonManaged relationships with diverse stakeholders (teams, suppliers, local authorities), comparable to coordinating with cast, crew, agencies, and vendors. Acted as the official league representative during travel, demonstrating professionalism in high-stakes, client-facing roles.
- Paperwork & AdministrationProduced operational reports, maintained documentation, and tracked logistics — directly applicable to call sheets, movement orders, production reports, and risk assessments. Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and AutoCAD, giving a strong foundation for industry-standard production tools.
-Team Management & RecruitmentHired and supervised production staff for festivals, transferable to managing runners, PAs, and production office assistants. Experienced in leading teams on-site while also providing administrative support to senior management.
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