Newsela
Contract: Production Coordinator (Remote, US)
Remote - US · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$27k-$31kDetected 12 days ago
Motion DesignAccessibilityProject ManagementVideo ProductionResearchCommunicationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- You'll ensure productions stay organized, collaborators stay aligned, and projects move smoothly from concept through final delivery.
- While many of our core systems and workflows are already in place, this role is critical to refining, scaling, and strengthening them as our output grows.
- If you enjoy improving processes, solving complex production challenges, and collaborating with talented artists, writers, animators, and educators, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the next phase of our studio's growth.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update Airtable production trackers for all video projects (status, assignments, delivery dates, feedback cycles).
- Track progress across writing, design, illustration, animation, audio, and post-production phases.
- Manage daily and weekly status reports, flagging risks, blockers, and deadlines.
- Maintain Slack channel communication for projects updated and organized
- Organize and version-control all project assets (scripts, storyboards, illustrations, animation files, VO, music, exports) across Google Drive / Frame.io.
- Support onboarding of new contractors into workflows and toolkits.
- Help document and refine production processes for animation and multimedia projects.
- Support implementation of new workflow tools or integrations (e.g., AI-assisted asset tagging, Airtable automations).
- Collaborate on building templates for schedules, trackers, and production documentation.
- Document and keep credits updated for all videos
Requirements
- Strong project management and organizational skills with proficiency in Airtable, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Nice to have
- Experience coordinating for animation studios or EdTech video production
- Knowledge of tools like Frame.io, Slack, and AirTable.
- A passion for storytelling that helps kids learn and feel inspired.
Compensation
- Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's individual skills, qualifications, and experience.
- Base Compensation Range
Benefits
- 2-4 years experience as a Production Coordinator or Production Assistant in animation, educational media, or digital video production.
- Understanding of accessibility and education-centered media production.
- Newsela is a leading education technology company dedicated to meaningful classroom learning for every student.
- We deliver integrated, AI-powered solutions designed to unlock student engagement, empower teachers, and drive meaningful learning outcomes.
Company info
- This is a temporary part-time position that is paid hourly.
- Please note that given the nature of the position, this role will not be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits.
- This contract is estimated to last 12/22/2026.
- All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check as part of our pre-employment process.
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