AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).
The Film Production and Classroom Media Equipment Coordinator builds upon the Film Production Support Staff role, providing hands-on support for filming, cinematography, location sound mixing, editing, classroom camera operations, and on-set production activities within the AMDA Camera program. In addition to supporting instructional and production needs, this role with coordinates, maintains, and manages the camera, audio, and video equipment used for classroom instruction, student projects, and campus productions. The position helps ensure students and faculty have the technical resources, production expertise, and practical support needed for a successful, hands-on learning experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Filming, sound mixing, editing and general production support during classes and film productions
- Maintain and update inventory of all film-related gear and equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting, tripods, audio equipment, accessories, classroom props and furniture.
- Assist the Senior Manager of Film Production and AV Media Manager and in the check-out/check-in process of all equipment for courses, projects, staff, and requested usage
- Inspect equipment regularly for damage or wear; perform minor repairs or escalate to AV Media Manager for professional servicing as needed.
- Organize Equipment storage spaces regularly
- Assist the AV Media Manager and Senior Manager of Film Production in FY equipment budget
- Collaborate with faculty and department staff to align technical resources with curriculum needs.
- Maintain a safe and organized equipment room, ensuring all gear is labeled, stored properly, and accessible.
- Stay current on new technologies and recommend equipment upgrades or purchases when necessary.
Production Project Support
Pre-Production Support
- Under the guidance of the Lead Film & Production Editing Staff Member, collaborate with faculty and student directors on shot lists, production planning, and location scouting
- Assist in training students on their crew roles and responsibilities
Production Support
- Serve in active production roles as needed and assigned by the Lead Film & Production Editing Staff Member, including:
- Lighting and other camera support
- Support, advise, and mentor student crews on set
Post-Production Support
As assigned by the Lead Film & Production Editing Staff Member on specific projects and managed and directed by the Senior Manager of Film Production
- Logging and syncing footage
- Assembly, Rough Cut, Multiple Drafts, Final Cut (Project Dependent)
- Adding titles and credits
- Color correction and audio mixing
- 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
Qualifications:
- Experience with professional video/film production equipment.
- Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
- Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of film gear.
- Proficiency with editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to lift and transport equipment as needed.
- Flexibility to support evening or weekend productions on occasion.
- Bachelor's degree in film production, Media Arts, or a related field
- Minimum 2 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 during the weekday and daytime hours. 20-29 hours per week. This is subject to change based on department needs.
- The pay range for this position is $26-$28 hours per week.
- 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.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
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.