Film Production Manager & Technical Supervisor

Overview

Job Title:

Film Production Manager & Technical Supervisor

Location:

UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

About Us:

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG s Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Film Production Manager & Technical Supervisor on the Gainesville campus. The position is based on the Gainesville campus, specifically in the Film & Digital Media and Nesbitt buildings occupied by the School of Communication, Film & Theatre. Primary responsibilities are to manage student film productions, maintain all film and video production facilities and equipment, and supervise the student employees who staff the equipment storage room and fulfill check-in/check-out requests.

This position is responsible for ensuring both student and faculty productions comply with the university s legal and risk management policies and the CFT Film Production Manual. The school is willing to fund advanced training and certifications for this position, but a thorough understanding of the film, television, and media production process and the equipment used therein as well as a willingness to pursue additional training and education are mandatory qualifications.

• Maintain the equipment storage room, three sound stages, computer lab, post-production finishing room, and recording studio in the Film & Digital Media building, and the broadcast studio and radio/podcast rooms in Nesbitt building.
• Supervise part-time student workers tasked with equipment check-out and check-in on Gainesville campus.
• Communicate with manufacturers and the IT department about malfunctioning equipment then either repair, ship to company or replace.
• Evaluate student film production requests, mentor students during pre-production, reserve on-campus space for approved student productions, and review student paperwork to ensure productions comply with university policies.
• Supervise student film crews when no faculty are present.
• Pursue additional training and certification on equipment specific to our facilities.
• Assist faculty with class instruction.

• Proficiency with DSLR and digital cinema cameras, non-linear video and audio editing, and all standard gear found on film and television sets.
• Ability to patiently train and conscientiously supervise students.
• Outstanding time management and multitasking skills.
• Must possess sound judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with a variety of personality types.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and under control in stressful situations.
• Ability and willingness to work numerous nights and weekends.

• Bachelor s degree required
• One year of digital media production experience required.

• Certifications in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Avid Pro Tools preferred.
• Three years of digital media production experience preferred.

• The proposed salary range for this position is: $22.79-$25.07 hour.

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• Contact Information for Three Professional References

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality…