Junior Finance & Operations Coordinator

Jr. Finance & Operations Coordinator

(Video Production | DLP Media Group)

Location: El Segundo, CA
Department: Business Affairs & Operations

Position Summary

We are seeking a Jr. Finance & Operations Coordinator to work in conjunction with the Business Affairs & Operations department. This is a unique hybrid role combining production management, budgeting, business affairs, and internal operations. The ideal candidate has interest in learning the business side of video production—from creating budgets and overseeing shoots to supporting company-wide financial processes.

This role is designed for someone who wants to grow into a trusted operational partner, effectively becoming a “second-in-command” to our Director of Business Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Production Finance & Business Affairs

• Assist in creating budgets, bids, and financial proposals for new projects across documentaries, commercials, live sports, and branded content.
• Support tracking and managing budgets throughout all project phases to ensure financial accuracy and cost control.
• Participate in line producing tasks, including cost reporting, vendor negotiations, and coordination of production logistics.
• Aid in risk management during shoots, ensuring compliance with insurance, safety standards, and legal considerations.
• Help review, organize, and administer legal documents such as contracts, releases, and vendor agreements.
• Assist in production accounting by helping the Production Operations team file invoices and receipts.
• Assist the accounting team in daily bookkeeping through Quickbooks.

Production Operations

• Assist in hiring crew, staff, and post-production personnel across multiple projects.
• Support coordination of project timelines, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Maintain clear communication between internal departments and external partners.

Internal Finance & Company Operations

• Help prepare and maintain company-wide financial reports, including payroll, margin analysis, and expense tracking.
• Support the Director in monitoring company financial health, forecasting, and data reporting.
• Assist in maintaining accounting structures and organizational processes to improve operational workflow.
• Participate in strategic planning around staffing, budgeting, and long-term business performance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in production, finance, operations, or related fields. 
• Strong analytical skills with comfort working in spreadsheets, budgets, and financial documents.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask across multiple simultaneous projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in production finance, business affairs, and hands-on learning.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with ability to grow into expanded responsibilities.

What This Role Offers

• A unique opportunity to learn the full business operations of a production company from the inside out.
• Mentorship and direct exposure to budgeting, production management, legal processes, and company-level financial operations.
• Room for advancement into higher-level operational, business affairs, or production finance roles as the company grows.
• A meaningful impact on both project-level execution and company-wide strategy.