Backlot Production Support Staff

As a backlot production support staff member, you will support the management of daily operations at the backlot production facility, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for students and faculty. You will support backlot management for classes, productions, maintenance, tours, and special events. Responsibilities will include training and supervising student workers and regular equipment maintenance checks to address issues as they arise. You will collaborate with the backlot production manager on maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and equipment updates.

You will maintain daily documentation and procedural information and issue resolutions in this position. You will also communicate key information and escalate high-priority concerns to the appropriate personnel, monitor budget expenditures for supplies, equipment installations, and repairs, and coordinate backup support for the production manager. Additionally, you will support equipment checkout staff, assist engineering and AV technical staff, and research/assess emerging technologies. You will also develop equipment and facility training materials.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in studio systems, video and audio equipment, manage student production shoots and student workers, and have a strong competency with computer hardware and software. The candidate should have electrician capabilities; knowledge of the full gear assortment at backlot; and a basic understanding of cameras, audio, lighting, and grip gear used in digital filmmaking. They should also be strongly competent in the usage of computer hardware and software and have safety training.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• At least one year of relevant experience in film production or a related area
• Demonstrated expertise in studio systems, video, and audio equipment
• Electrician capabilities and ability to work with high power
• Proficiency in lighting for film or television and basic knowledge of cameras, audio, and grip gear used in digital filmmaking
• Safety training

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience in an educational setting

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Valid driver’s license

Work Hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings. 

ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.