Job Information
* Client Name Whisper
* Date Opened 28/05/2026
* Job Type Freelance
* City Whisper North offices, Salford.
* Province -
* Country United Kingdom
* Postal Code -
Job Description
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR – WHISPER NORTH
Whisper is a leading global production company, specialising in sports, unscripted and branded entertainment.
Our diverse team of over 285 international employees produce top‑level sports such as Formula One, UEFA and The Paralympics, as well as branded content, prime time documentaries, and entertainment quiz shows for a raft of broadcasters.
Whisper’s creativity and storytelling are BAFTA‑winning and Emmy International‑nominated.
It is also a Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
Whisper North is looking for an experienced Production Coordinator to join the team to work on multiple studio game shows.
The post would suit a PC with a strong background of working on studio productions, including experience organising high volumes of crew and contributor travel, processing DBS checks, managing purchase orders and liaising with suppliers.
Whisper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and lived experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct support to the Production Manager and wider team, ensuring clear communication of key production information across all departments, crew, and talent.
* Organise call sheets and book travel for production, crew, contributors, and talent in the UK.
* Negotiate rates with external suppliers and crew.
* Support the Production Manager with budget tracking, including raising purchase orders, processing expenses, reconciling petty cash, monitoring spend, and liaising with the finance team where appropriate.
Please note that responsibilities may be amended, added to, or removed to reflect the changing needs of the production or organisation.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Experience in high‑volume studio programming, particularly game shows.
* Experience in managing supplier relationships.
* Comfortable working in a busy, ever‑changing environment.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* A proactive attitude to work and promoting a positive work ethic in the team.
* Familiarity with broadcast production workflows and basic technical understanding.
* Basic budgeting skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management tools.
* Ability to work on your own initiative and refer up when necessary.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to react quickly to project changes.
* Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads and new systems.
Location: Whisper North offices, Salford.
Working Days: 5 day week, 4 days in office and 1 day WFH.
This role will require a degree of flexibility and weekend working. You will be expected to work with the team to plan a schedule based on production requirements. Lieu days will be given for any days worked over a five‑day work week. Whisper offers the option of flex‑time hours, subject to production requirements.
Based on experience.
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