Production coordinator

A production coordinator is a unionized position in stagecraft under the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). The production coordinator serves under the production manager, producer or UPM to coordinate the various groups and personnel that come together to make a movie or television show. It is a supervisory position to the Production Assistant staff. The position requires adept organizational skills, resourcefulness and the ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously under often high-pressure situations. The POC serves as the gatekeeper of company policy and is usually responsible for ensuring the rest of the production crew follows the requirements of the Production Company or Studio.