How to Become a Production Coordinator

A production coordinator typically reports to the production manager on a film or TV shoot. The production coordinator can have different duties depending on the set you are working on, however a production coordinator must be organized. If you can't deal with making phone calls, handling paperwork, managing people and working long hours, this isn't the gig for you.

Instructions

1. Do your research. Get a clear understanding of the general duties of a production coordinator. Go online and google it. Although many sets are different, there are basic duties for each position. Learn more about what a production coordinator typically does.

2. Get involved. Most production coordinators start out as production assistants. Look for opportunities to be an office PA or office intern on a film or TV set. Assisting in the office will give you good insight into the duties of a production coordinator. Plus you will most likely be working with the production coordinator for that particular show. Don't be afraid to ask questions. You are there to learn.

3. Do some research about production coordinator opportunities. You should do PA work on a few different sets to learn as much as possible but while doing that, start looking for production coordinator jobs. Read the job descriptions to get an idea of what companies want in a production coordinator. Determine if you have those skills or what you may need to get them.

4. Do good work. Production assistants are hired to make things go smoothly. Make sure you are putting in the work to get noticed. Very few people start out as a production coordinator but they will promote a good production assistant.