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Title: Production Coordinator

Employee Status: Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview:

The Production Coordinator is responsible for assisting with all production elements for network broadcast shows and simulcast shows working beneath the Production Manager. This position includes preparing video elements used for shows and necessary quality control, organizing all show elements and loading them into servers for playback based on show rundowns, working with producers, editors and talent to make sure video and graphical elements are being worked on, correct, and sharing any parts of the videos or graphics with the group. This position will also be asked to perform services as an associate director for network shows and may be asked to direct or produce shows occasionally.

Essential Functions:

• Work with the production team to help lead the day-to-day production of NYRA TV’s broadcast content, including the live simulcast show, broadcast network shows, and the web-only shows;

• Assist with producing detailed schedules and rundowns for all NYRA TV broadcast content

• Assist with production of video and graphic elements to air in show.

• Assist broadcast talent with needs during and before shows, such as making sure they have the appropriate paperwork and preview links to videos being used in show.

• Work closely with producers, directors, editors and production assistants to assist their needs.

• Participate in daily production meetings.

• Work as an associate director when needed, communicating with producers, directors, operators, network partners and racetrack partners

• Occasionally be asked to direct or producer simulcast or network shows.

• Edit videos as needed to be ready for air

• Share show clips with other NYRA departments, media outlets and industry partners.

• Produce and direct on-demand shows such as “Stewards Review” and “Bloodhorse Plus” segments

• Working with the Production Manager, lead the team of production assistants in terms of daily assignments.

• Assist with managing video folder storage so that producers and videographers are aware of where certain items are placed. Send such items to producers and videographers upon request.

• QC videos to ensure they are suitable for air

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or equivalent in a communications or media program.

Comfortable with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Ability to edit with Adobe Creative Cloud

Ability to use digital rundown software, such as Shoflo

Able to communicate quickly and clearly with other members of the production team.

Multi-tasking during shows to perform multiple duties, including AD, producer or director.

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