Assistant Production Coordinator Jobs

Assistant Production Coordinator jobs are open across film, television, advertising, and live events, from entry-level to mid-career, with specializations in scripted production, commercial shoots, and post-production coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles112+
Top stateTexas
Top employerCintas
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type78% On-site
Top industryMusic

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ETA Communications Production Coordinator
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ETA Communications Production Coordinator
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$67k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications
5,001-10,000

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Safety Coordinator - Live Event Production - LD Systems
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Safety Coordinator - Live Event Production - LD Systems
Clair Global Corporation
Houston, Texas
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Project Management

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Production Coordinator (Apparel / China Sourcing)
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Production Coordinator (Apparel / China Sourcing)
Coalition Apparel
Monterey Park, California
Brand & Social Media
Creative & Design
Marketing
$20 - $30/hr
On-Site
11-50

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Cad Estimator & Production Coordinator
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New 22h ago
Cad Estimator & Production Coordinator
ESI Fabrication
New Iberia, Louisiana
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$65k - $75k/yr
On-Site

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Production Warehouse Coordinator
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Production Warehouse Coordinator
RAMPART ic
Birmingham, Alabama
Logistics & Inventory
Manufacturing Operations
Warehouse Operations
Forklift Certification

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Assistant Production Coordinator Job Market

Who's Hiring

Cintas4 open roles
AbbVie2 open roles
Ace Electric2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Music
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant production coordinator jobs.

  • Proficiency in production management software such as Movie Magic Scheduling or Showbiz Budgeting
  • Experience preparing and distributing call sheets, production reports, and one-liners
  • Strong organizational skills managing multiple departments and deadlines simultaneously
  • Familiarity with union guidelines and guild agreements relevant to the production type
  • Bachelor's degree in film production, communications, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Valid driver's license and ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Tips for Your Assistant Production Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to production workflows

Hiring managers for assistant production coordinator roles scan for call sheet management, budget tracking, and vendor coordination. List the specific software you've used for scheduling and production management, and quantify the size of productions you've supported by crew count or shoot days.

Highlight cross-department coordination experience

Assistant production coordinators are judged on how well they keep departments aligned under pressure. Describe moments where you managed competing priorities across art, locations, and talent departments simultaneously, not just your administrative output.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists assistant production coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target listings by production type intentionally

A commercial production coordinator role and a scripted TV coordinator role require different muscle groups. Filter your search by production type, and customize your cover letter to reflect the pace, union status, and deliverables specific to that format before you apply.

Prepare a production scenario for your interview

Interviewers frequently ask how you'd handle a last-minute location pull or a talent conflict the morning of a shoot. Walk in with a real example from your experience that shows your decision-making process, not just the resolution.

Negotiate your deal memo before your start date

Production jobs move fast and verbal offers get forgotten. Once you receive an offer, confirm your rate, overtime terms, credit, and kit rental fee in writing before your first day on set, since renegotiating mid-production rarely goes in your favor.

Assistant Production Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most assistant production coordinators?

The most active employers for assistant production coordinators right now are Cintas, AbbVie, and Ace Electric, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to cluster around major studio markets and production hubs, though streaming growth has expanded hiring into new regions.

How many assistant production coordinator jobs are remote?

About 23% of assistant production coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most production environments. Post-production coordination and development-side roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while on-set and location-dependent productions almost always require in-person presence.

How do you become an assistant production coordinator?

Start by gaining on-set experience as a production assistant to learn how departments operate under real production conditions. Build proficiency in scheduling and budgeting software, then move into an office PA or production secretary role to handle administrative coordination directly. From there, applying to assistant production coordinator positions with documented experience managing call sheets and vendor logistics is the clearest path forward.

Can you get hired as an assistant production coordinator with little experience?

Yes, some entry-level assistant production coordinator roles are open to candidates with strong production assistant backgrounds and demonstrated organizational skills, even without a formal coordinator credit. Focusing on smaller productions, student films, or commercial shoots builds the hands-on coordination experience that hiring managers look for, and a reputation for reliability on set often carries more weight than your title history.

What does the assistant production coordinator interview process look like?

Most interviews start with a phone or video screen to assess your familiarity with production workflows and software. A second round typically involves a conversation with the production coordinator or line producer, often including scenario questions about handling last-minute changes or managing competing departmental needs. Some employers ask for a practical exercise, such as building a mock one-liner or day-out-of-days schedule, before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to assistant production coordinator jobs?

You can find and apply to assistant production coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your production background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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