Film Production Project Lead - New York
18 hours ago
Job description
The Film Production Project Lead supports student film projects, class productions, live performance recordings, and other campus initiatives by contributing in areas such as cinematography, sound recording, producing, editing, and student mentorship.
This position is essential to the success of academic outcomes that offer fully produced film projects and other film-related coursework and campus initiatives.
Staff in this role also assist in filming and uploading acting classes, ensuring high-quality results and a supportive learning environment.
Primary ResponsibilitiesProject Lead
Key organizer and communicator between faculty, students, staff, ADD, and Division Chair for Pre-production, Production, and Post-Production which include the following:
Pre-Production Support
Collaborate with student and faculty directors on shot lists, scheduling, and location scouting
Provide script resources and guidance on story breakdowns where necessary
Train and prepare student crews in advance of principal photography
Create filming schedules and manage prop and set decoration budgets for project
Collaborates with director about production aspects about chosen material
Works with ADD and Division Chair to approve Director chosen scripts and production elements (Project Dependent)
Manages location and shooting schedule (Project Dependent)
Reviews Director shot lists and offers guidance where necessary
Coordinate across departments during production to ensure seamless execution
Production Support
Serve in production roles including:
Cinematographer
Location Sound Mixer
Line Producer
Lighting and other camera support
Equipment Transportation
Supervise student crews on set
Advise directors on camera angles, lens choices, and camera movement
Manage daily media transfers and backups
Write a nightly report to directors, Senior Manager of Film Production, ADD, and Division Chair
Post-Production Support
Log and sync footage and audio
Assembly, Rough Cut, Multiple Drafts, Final Cut (Project Dependent)
Coordinate with Directors, ADD and Division Chair to review and approve cuts
Color correction and audio mixing
Titles and credits
Final quality control prior to screenings or presentations
Help guide students through editing workflows in Premiere Pro or similar NLEs (project dependent)
Help train student crews and directors on post-production tasks (project dependent)
Responsibilities Outside Of Production Project Support
Film camera courses, student scenes, and campus performances as assigned
Perform editing on institutional projects and performance footage as needed
Mentor and support Student Worker Camera Assistants
Room and equipment operation and support in classroom, performance spaces, and occasional off-site locations, including lighting, projection, sound and any other necessary AV set up and/or filming needs
Serve as support for courses, students, and instructors, while working in a collaborative office environment
Foster a collaborative, professional environment where students are supported and challenged
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Hands-on experience in film/video production and post-production
Proficient in camera operation, sound mixing, and editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc.)
Ability to mentor and supervise students on set and in post
Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills
Flexibility to work variable hours, including evenings/weekends as productions require
Bachelor's degree in film production, Media Arts, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of professional film or media production experience
Experience in camera operation, lighting, sound, and editing (Adobe Premiere Pro or similar).
Position Information
The regular schedule for this role is Daytime, Evening, and Weekend Hours hours per week. This is subject to change based on department needs.
The pay range for this position is $28-$31 hourly.
This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.
Diversity And Qualifications
AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.
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