Logistics Coordinator

About Us

DDA is a leading global creative marketing and strategic communications agency working in the entertainment and brands spaces.

With offices in London, Los Angeles, New York and Dubai we offer a bespoke service and truly global reach for festivals, networks, platforms, producers, distributors, creators financiers, government organisations, and brands.

DDA provides creative and insightful strategies, tailored campaign solutions, and a ‘round-the-clock’ service across all the agency’s lines of business, which includes US and UK Film, Series and Games Publicity and Influencer Campaigns, Awards Campaigns, Strategic Consumer and Corporate Communications, Influencer management, Entertainment and Brands Social Media campaigns, Creative Studios, Brand Partnerships, International and Festival publicity, Live Event Design and Production, Live Content Production and International Festival Event Management and Logistics.

About You

Our growing team is looking for an enthusiastic, driven Logistics Coordinator to join DDA and support our busy Logistics team.

This is a fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent.

You must be fully immersed in the world of travel and accommodation logistics.

It would be useful to have an interest in working in the film, television and entertainment industry.

Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate end-to-end logistics - flights, hotels, airport greeters and ground transportation
• On site management of logistics delivery at events, showcases, festivals, junkets and red carpets.
• Budget management and forecasting
• Client relationships – ensuring proactive communication/ fast response Delivery
• Able to successfully balance multiple projects
• Independently manage logistics and report back on progress to manager
• Able to flag and provide solutions for any issues arising
• Take responsibility and pride for the delivery of a successful project
• Mindful of health and safety and ensuring all suppliers are regulated by a professional code of conduct
• Assist with building worldwide network of suppliers

People

• Maintain a professional manner and calm exterior in times of stress.
• Ability to think and work under pressure and ensure timely and client focussed project delivery
• Resourcefulness demonstrated in problem-solving and showing initiative
• High level of effective team communication maintained through regular meetings and one-on-one contact.
• Ability to think beyond current scope of work
• Ability to be client facing with communication and delivery

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in working in entertainment logistics
• Demonstrable experience in building key client relationships and delivering outstanding service.
• A passion for learning and a proven track record of providing best possible solutions for clients
• Good analytical skills and can pull out key learnings and trends for reporting
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects
• A team player, willing to share knowledge and discuss approaches and tactics but also able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Pro-active & intuitive
• Must be happy to work additional hours as required and be available to travel internationally as needed.
• This will on occasion involve working evenings and weekends
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and Internet Research
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets / Apple Numbers skills

Desirable

• Additional languages are useful but not essential
• Knowledge of Travel booking platforms - GDS expertise - Sabre preferred

DDA Commitment

DDA are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or disability.