Job Details
Production Gear Technician
Summary
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Category
Production Coordinator
Technician
Location
Greater Philadelphia Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jul 29, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Compensation: Paid
Contact Information
Contact: Kayla Thomas
Email: kthomas@glassentertainmentgroup.com
Busy TV and multimedia production company seeks an experienced Gear Tech that will help maintain and manage the in-house inventory and distribution of production equipment to our multiple local and remote productions. The ideal candidate is highly organized and has significant real-world experience in production and fluency in all common camera, lighting, grip, and audio equipment.
Responsibilities:
Contact Information
Contact: Kayla Thomas
Email: kthomas@glassentertainmentgroup.com
Busy TV and multimedia production company seeks an experienced Gear Tech that will help maintain and manage the in-house inventory and distribution of production equipment to our multiple local and remote productions. The ideal candidate is highly organized and has significant real-world experience in production and fluency in all common camera, lighting, grip, and audio equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Track and maintain the up-to-date equipment inventory and availability
- Perform the thorough check-in and check-out of all field production equipment packages
- Test, prepare, and safely pack equipment in a timely manner for various modes of travel
- Working knowledge of all gear/tech specs and ability to troubleshoot in-house or with various crew in the field
- Coordinate with local and remote rental suppliers when necessary
- Assist with the purchase of new equipment and resale or recycling of old equipment
- Perform small repairs, basic maintenance, and firmware updates as necessary
- Coordinate with outside vendors for larger repairs and maintenance
- Coordinate the shipping and receiving of equipment packages and media
- Stay current with new and emerging production equipment trends and techniques
Required:
- Experience working in both production coordination and in the field with production equipment
- Able to work collaboratively with a team: prioritizing and balancing needs of many projects, often with limited direction
- Strong computer skills with a proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and online resources.
- Fluency in all common production formats and technical specs, including an understanding of recording codecs and data rates
- Experience with television production cameras (i.e. Sony FS7/FX9, Arri Amira/Mini LF) and lenses
- Experience with lighting and grip equipment
- Ability to competently clean & service equipment (*bonus if can solder and build cables)
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
Prefer:
- Experience with WebCheckout inventory management or similar software
- Experience with shipping via FedEx including the various lithium battery protocols
- Experience with airline weights and baggage policies
- Experience with field audio packages and mixers
- Experience with Teradek wireless video systems and monitor setup
- Experience with DJI drones
- Experience with maintaining and tracking L&Ds and generating reports
- Ability to work on set (as needed/schedule permitting) potentially Media Managing, assisting Camera and/or G&E team
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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