Freelance Production Coordinator - New York

Long Island City, NY

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Mid Level

Freelance Production Coordinator

Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Freelance / Project-Based (On-site with remote pre-pro)
Duration: Project-based, with potential for ongoing freelance

Company Overview

Slate Studios is a creative production company specializing in advertising and editorial content for the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries. We produce stills, motion, and full-scale campaigns for emerging brands through global luxury clients.

Job Summary

We’re hiring a Freelance Production Coordinator to support pre-production, on-set execution, and wrap across stills and short-form motion projects. You’ll work closely with Lead Producers and the internal team to keep productions organized, on schedule, and running smoothly.

This is a hands-on, detail-driven role for someone who knows set life and thrives in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end production across pre-pro, shoot days, and wrap
Build and maintain schedules, call sheets, run of show, and project trackers
Coordinate crew and vendors (photographers, stylists, HMU, DT, PAs, studios, equipment)
Assist with client and agency communications as directed by the Lead Producer
Track budgets, POs, COIs/insurance, permits, and vendor paperwork
Manage logistics: studio/location coordination, transport, load-in/out, catering
Support on-set operations and problem-solving
Track asset delivery timelines for stills and motion
Assist with post-shoot wrap, invoicing, and reconciliations

Qualifications

2–4+ years experience in photo and/or motion production
Prior experience as a Production Coordinator or strong Production Assistant ready to step up
Organized, proactive, and calm under pressure
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Comfortable juggling multiple projects at different stages
Tools: Google Workspace, Asana or Airtable; QuickBooks Online and Salesforce familiarity a plus
NYC-based or able to be on-site as required

Compensation

Rate commensurate with experience. Please include:

Day Rate — Production Coordinator (On Set):
Day Rate — Production Coordinator (Remote / Pre-Pro):

How to Apply

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Resume
Link to recent work / portfolio (if applicable)
Rate card
2–3 relevant project highlights (role, scope, budget tier)

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