Production Coordinator

Thinkingbox

. Support Producers and Project Managers on experiential, content, strategy, social, and digital projects .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project coordination capabilities, with a focus on managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables in experiential, content, social, and digital production environments. Excels in maintaining communication across teams and ensuring projects adhere to scope and schedule.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project CoordinationBudget ManagementGoogle WorkspaceClear CommunicationOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Production CoordinationProject SchedulingExpense TrackingTimeline ManagementAsset Tracking

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementCollaborative MindsetProactive Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SlackProject Management Platforms

Industry Keywords

Experiential ProductionContent ProductionSocial ProductionDigital ProductionAgency Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Producers and Project Managers on experiential, content, strategy, social, and digital projects
Assist with project scheduling, timelines, and production calendars
Help coordinate internal teams, freelancers, vendors, and external partners
Track project deliverables, assets, and approvals
Prepare call sheets, production documents, and status updates
Assist with budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and expense tracking
Help ensure projects stay on scope, schedule, and budget
Support on set or on site production as needed
Maintain clear and consistent communication across teams
Support planning and execution of integrated projects from kickoff through delivery
Work closely with Producers, Project Managers, Creative teams, and external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 to 3 years of experience in production coordination, project coordination, or a related role, ideally within an agency or production environment
Experience or strong interest in experiential, content, social, and digital production
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and follow through
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast paced environment
Comfortable working with Google Workspace, Slack, and project management platforms
Collaborative, proactive, and solutions oriented mindset
Resume and links to an online portfolio, if applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
Consistent culture and team-building events
Employee recognition and incentive programs
Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
Office lunches
Branded company swag
Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
Flex work and travel options
Comprehensive extended health benefits
401k matching
Fridays are remote optional
Opportunity to spend a month exploring the world, including working from another office or from beaches of Mexico