Project Coordinator

JobProject Coordinator

Description

Position Title: Project Coordinator, Audio DescriptionPosition OverviewA Project Coordinator is placed right at the start/introductory stage of the product life cycle for AudioDescription (AD) creation as part of localization or accessibility services. Localization simply meansproviding/applying subtitling, dubbing, audio description, or similar services to media content such asfeature films, episodic, etc., received from various reputed production houses and studios. A projectcoordinator is responsible for facilitating the first steps of AD creation on projects assigned to them andperforming the tasks in the workflow that bring it to its delivery stage. assigned to him/her, right up tilldelivery. It is important to understand here that To be able to coordinate and facilitate AD creation, thecoordinator is expected to possess exceptional written and spoken communication skills, to convey theright instructions to our staff and freelancers, translators and be able to adopt and implement the commonterminology and workflows relating to Audio Description services. In addition to this, the coordinator willbe put through a detailed training of the bespoke online platform used by the coordination team to assign/schedule/facilitate Audio Description services, therefore expecting one to understand and grasp well allnavigation and related functions on the platform.

Primary Responsibilities

? Set up new project assigned to them in the platform and assign tasks as needed, ensuringeach step of the workflow is accurately accounted for.? Maintainaccurate due dates in the platform.? Update work trackers to ensure projects are being assigned to writers/proofers/voice actors in a timelyfashion and to denote accurate status of projects.? Be involved in daily communication and follow-up to ensure each project flows smoothly within thetimeline, receives adequate checks, and is completely ready for delivery on time.? Provide support to writers/proofers/voice actors regarding projects that are work in progress.? Effectively communicate with teammates if there will be a delay in any part of the workflow due to anincomplete task that is the Project Coordinator's responsibility.? Attend production calls as needed.? Remain flexible and proactively help as needed in an area of need.Skills & Personal Attributes? Clear & precise communication skills? Good analytical skills? Efficient time management? Effective scheduling? Broad cultural knowledge and understanding? Team player, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and work under tight deadline? Technically proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook.Note: Applicant should be flexible with change in work weeks and/or shift if there's a business need