Production Coordinator, Live Programming & Events

This is a Part Time Job

Production Coordinator, Live Programming & Events (temporary)

Who We Are:

Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) is a member-supported public media network whose mission is to strengthen the civic and cultural bonds that unite Southern California's diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information service on air at LAist 89.3, online at LAist.com and through LAist Live Programming & Events. Since our founding in 1999, SCPR has been a fast growing, innovative, multi-platform public service newsroom. Every day, our staff helps audiences catch up on the latest headlines, solve the complexities of life in Southern California, and connect curious communities to one another.

Position Summary:

The temporary, part-time Production Coordinator will support the Executive Director and the Live Programming & Events team in the coordination, implementation, and execution of pan-organizational events and activities in The Crawford Family Forum (CFF) at Southern California Public Radio (SCPR)’s Mohn Broadcast Center and off-site in the communities of Southern California.

The live programming & events platform is the centerpiece of SCPR’s effort to bring diverse audiences together and encourage face-to-face discussion and dialogue as part of its multiplatform strategy. This includes producing convenings around LAist broadcast, podcast, and newsroom programming as well as events and activities aligned with SCPR priorities; and creating a much-needed space for civic engagement, both at the CFF and in the communities around Southern California. The live programming & events team also fosters collaborations with internal and external partners to deepen relationships with existing audience, create relationships with new audiences, and support organizational goals related to mission-driven journalism, brand, revenue, and audience engagement on multiple platforms.

The Production Coordinator is responsible for providing overall and logis tical support for the implementation of on-site and off-site events, including additional uses of the facility. The Production Coordinator will serve as a point of contact to the general public, program participants, ve ndors and SCPR staff, and is therefore responsible for being an ambassador for LAist and SCPR and ensuring a welcoming, trustworthy and professional atmosphere, both at events and in other communications, such as email and phone calls.

There is a preferred candidate for this job. This is a twelve-month, 24 hour per week assignment.

Compensation: The pay rate for this opportunity will be no less than $23.92 per hour and no more than $31.50 per hour. Exact pay rate determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, budget and internal equity.

Position Responsibility:
• Coordinate and/or support the logistical implementation of pan-organizational events that are consistent with SCPR’s mission, strategic plan, priorities, and organizational standards;
• Coordinate and/or support front of house and customer service before, during, and after events including serving as house manager when necessary;
• Support as needed the administration of the live programming & events team such as events calendar, online postings, policies and procedures documents, vendor database and relationships, agreements, re leases, permits, facilitation of accounts payable and receivable , and interna l team communications ;
• Assist with the coordination of event-related onsite vendors, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and other necessary personnel;
• Assist event patrons as needed on ticket-related business;
• Collect audience and event data. Track event metrics;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with event coordination, theatre, and/or performances;
• Experience in supporting successful public events.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Interest in public media, events, and/or production.

Required Skills
, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Audience and customer-focused individual;
• Highly organized;
• Team player with ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in multiple departments/divisions and various diverse groups;
• Ability to prioritize projects and activities and to work under deadline pressure;
• Ability to create budgets and track revenue and expenses for projects; Demonstrated ability to deliver results on-time and on-budget;
• Composed and professional demeanor;
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented and goal focused with ability to work efficiently with limited direct supervision;
• Highly effective communication skills;
• Web savvy, including proficiency with social media applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.;
• Sha repoint and Google docs ability/willingness to learn;
• Proficient in basic photography and Photoshop;
• Ability/willingness to learn in-house systems related to CRM, CMS, ticketing, project management, and internal communications.

Reporting To This Position:
• None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Flexible working hours will be required including mostly evenings and occasional weekends.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
• Required to move about in the community
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
• Required to help with the set-up of chairs, tables, and gear for events on and off-site.
• Potentially driving SCPR vehicles.
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

Southern California Public Radio (LAist 89.3/LAist.com/LAist Studios) is diverse in race, ethnicity, language, culture, social class, national origin, religious and political belief, age, ability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation in addition to other markers protected by law.

At SCPR, we strive to create an inclusive environment where we all feel pride in who we are and what we do. We are encouraged to show up as we are – always embracing and recognizing that our diversity is what brings us together. Our fundamental commitment to diversity:
• Enriches SCPR and provides an atmosphere in which all human potential is valued
• Promotes learning through interactions among people of different backgrounds and many perspectives, and
• Enables the organization to prepare all employees to promote social responsibility, equity, freedom, and productive citizenship in a global society

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage you to apply.