Film Equipment Manager

Position Announcement

Utah Tech University seeks a full-time Film Equipment Manager to support the Digital Film program, the Digital Media program, and Utah Tech's Creative Studios (UTCS). This full‑time, 12‑month position oversees the check‑out/check‑in process for students, faculty, and staff users, answers equipment‑use questions, maintains gear, and manages a master reservation system. The role may also collaborate with UT's Instructional Technology department on equipment oversight, imaging, and backup of editing computers, and offers opportunities to develop training expertise on a state‑of‑the‑art “volume wall” system and the Unreal Engine 3‑D VFX platform.

• Manage and maintain a centralized equipment reservation system for students, faculty, and staff
• Oversee equipment check‑out and check‑in processes, ensuring all gear is issued and returned in proper working order with required accessories
• Organize and maintain the equipment storage area (“the cage”) for efficient access, inventory control, battery charging, and user agreements
• Respond to user questions regarding proper operation and use of film, video, and digital media equipment
• Perform basic troubleshooting, repair, and routine maintenance of production equipment
• Monitor equipment condition and report repair, replacement, or upgrade needs
• Collaborate with Instructional Technology and IT personnel to support, image, update, and back up equipment, including editing bays, VFX, and 3‑D animation systems (as workload permits)
• Support production studio spaces and related technical needs
• Develop operational knowledge and training expertise on the facility’s state‑of‑the‑art volume wall system (as workload permits)
• Develop skills and training capability with Unreal Engine and related 3‑D/VFX production platforms (as workload permits)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Digital Film, Media Production, Digital Media, or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Extensive experience in film or video production practices and professional production equipment
• Specialized skills with digital film cameras, lenses, accessories, and production support gear such as dollies, track systems, and other specialized production gear are a plus
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of users and team members, including students, production staff, faculty, and external clients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with college‑level coursework and university processes and operations is strongly preferred
• Effective use of Adobe production platforms and workflows, including Premiere and After Effects, is strongly desired
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to be part of a complex production team that supports three academic programs (digital film, animation, and digital media) and an entrepreneurial university center (Utah Tech Creative Studios)

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full‑time overtime‑exempt staff position. Annual salary of $71,000 with a desired start date of April/May 2026. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; employee assistance and wellness programs; retirement plan contributions; undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents; and paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals.

Electronic Application Procedures: Application review begins March 9, 2026. Submit application materials, including resume and contact information for three professional references, and upload a cover letter electronically.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non‑U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at athr or 435‑652‑7500.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

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