Production Coordinator, IRL Experiences

Gradient Experience

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

New York, New York

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Production Coordinator will support Producers in the planning, coordination, and execution of in-real-life events and brand experiences. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, sourcing vendors, maintaining documentation, and providing onsite support during event installation and execution.

Qualifications

You have prior experience as a Production Coordinator, Event Coordinator, or similar role, with a background in events or experiential marketing. You possess strong written and verbal communication skills, experience working with client or project teams, and are comfortable with both in-office and onsite event management.

Must Have Skills for ATS

event coordination

experiential marketing

project coordination

communication

client management

project management

documentation

administration

vendor coordination

onsite event management

Job Description

About Gradient

Gradient is an experiential marketing agency that creates immersive, in-real-life brand experiences designed to connect with audiences in meaningful and memorable ways. We bring together strategy, creative, production, and execution to help brands show up in the world through thoughtful, high-impact experiences.

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Production Coordinator to support our Producers across IRL events, activations, and brand experiences. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves bringing ideas to life, and is excited to support the many moving pieces that make unforgettable experiences happen.

About the Role

The Production Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, and execution of IRL projects from pre-production through onsite execution and wrap. Project management, communication, and attention to detail are central to this role.

This person should be self-motivated, solutions-oriented, collaborative, and able to approach unique challenges with creativity and efficiency. The ability to work as part of a team, take direction, anticipate needs, and own delegated portions of a project is critical for success.

What You’ll Do

Project Coordination & Execution

  • Support Producers in the execution of in-real-life events, activations, and brand experiences.
  • Help manage project tasks across all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, pre-production, onsite execution, and wrap.
  • Own delegated portions of a project to help create efficiency and support the broader production team.
  • Track project status, timelines, deliverables, and next steps to ensure projects stay organised and on schedule.
  • Participate in brainstorms, internal meetings, client meetings, and project briefings.

Research, Sourcing & Vendor Coordination

  • Research, source, and help secure venues, vendors, talent, onsite staff, premiums, rentals, decor, gifting, samples, and other project needs.
  • Coordinate vendor calls, gather information, take detailed notes, and support follow-up.
  • Assist with vendor communication and onsite coordination to ensure expectations, timelines, and standards are met.
  • Support the team in identifying creative and efficient solutions for project needs.

Documentation & Administration

  • Create, edit, and maintain project documents, including production schedules, deliverable timelines, call sheets, agendas, meeting notes, shipping trackers, vendor lists, and recap documents.
  • Organise project files, folders, templates, and key documentation.
  • Take clear and detailed meeting notes, then distribute recaps, action items, and next steps.
  • Support receipt, invoice, and budget tracking as needed during pre-production, live event execution, and wrap.

Onsite Event Support

  • Work onsite during load-in, live event execution, and strike to support seamless installation and execution.
  • Help coordinate onsite teams, vendors, staff, and project details under the direction of the Producer.
  • Remain calm, professional, and solutions-oriented in fast-moving onsite environments.
  • Travel as needed for projects and events across the country.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Thrives in a fast-paced, creative, and highly collaborative environment.
  • Is a self-starter who can work independently while also being a strong team player.
  • Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and reliable.
  • Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
  • Is proactive, positive, and able to take direction well.
  • Can prioritise competing tasks and shift focus with ease as project needs evolve.
  • Is resourceful, solutions-driven, and comfortable thinking on their feet.
  • Is excited by the opportunity to wear multiple hats.
  • Loves to learn and is passionate about producing thoughtful, memorable experiences.
  • Understands the importance of supporting Producers by taking ownership of delegated tasks.

Qualifications

  • Prior experience as a Production Coordinator, Event Coordinator, Project Coordinator, or similar role.
  • Experience in events, experiential marketing.
  • Strong written, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Experience working as part of a client or project team.
  • In-office and onsite event management experience.
  • Agency experience preferred.
  • Experience working with luxury clients preferred.
  • Ability to travel for onsite events and activations.

What We Offer

  • Salary range of $55,000 to $65,000, based on experience.
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Parental leave for new parents
  • Talkspace membership wellness perk
  • Citybike membership wellness perk
  • Opportunity for career growth and development.
  • A dynamic, creative, and collaborative work environment.

Gradient Experience

Gradient is a future-forward experiential company that helps you out-impact the competition. We were created to help brands ignite deep, authentic connections with their audiences through emotionally engaging experiences. To meet your brand’s business goals, we imagine and implement creative experiences that touch people’s hearts and yield lasting impressions in their minds. Our core focus and service offerings include; IRL/Virtual/Hybrid Experiences, strategic consulting and data insight technologies.
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