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# Schedule a Job
Jobs in PaintScout are key to the production process. They can be scheduled, assigned to Project Managers and Crew, and their progress can be tracked within the platform. There are several ways to create jobs in PaintScout.
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**Important:** this feature requires the paid **Operations add-on.**
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## Before you start
Make sure you have:
* A deal that is ready for production
* At least one crew in [Crews](/support/operations/crews/create-a-crew.md) in your Account Settings.
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## How do I Schedule a Job?
### From a Deal
1. Open your selected deal.
2. On the **Schedule** card, click **+ New.**
3. Select the job's dates.
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**Pro Tip:** Click the calendar icon to verify your team's schedule and availability before selecting your dates.
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4\. Choose which crew the job will be assigned to.
5\. Click **Schedule Job** when finished.
### From the Production Calendar
1. Navigate to **Calendars** > **Production**
2. Find your selected deal on the **Unscheduled** tab.
3. Click the **calendar** icon.
4. Select the job's dates.
5. Choose which crew the job will be assigned to.
6. Click **Schedule Job** when finished.
## What happens next
After you schedule the job, it appears on:
* The deal's **Schedule** section.
* The **Production Calendar.**
* The related contact and company records.
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Coming soon: Automated emails to customers and notifications for job scheduling, updates and cancellations are upcoming.
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