Technical Producer/Director, Media and Production

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; Banff; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Producer/Director to lead media production efforts. This role encompasses overseeing video and audio production, ensuring high-quality content for various programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in media production, exceptional project management skills, and a strong understanding of lighting and sound. You will collaborate with diverse teams to define production goals and manage resources effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a creative environment while fostering a positive and inclusive culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of media production experience with team management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee media production for various programs ensuring high-quality content.
• Collaborate with teams to define production objectives and timelines.

Skills

Media Production

Project Management

Lighting Knowledge

Sound Knowledge

Video Editing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University Degree in Media Production

Tools

Video Production Equipment

Editing Software

Sound Systems

Job description

Technical Producer/Director, Media and Production

Technical Producer/Director, Media and Production

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

The Technical Producer/Director oversees all aspects of media production, ensuring seamless support for Banff Centre programs requiring video and audio production, while delivering high-quality content for Marketing and Communications. This role leads the planning, execution, and delivery of media projects, including video production, animation, audio post-production, live streaming, multi-camera productions, and professional music recording.

Serving as Video Director/Producer, the role provides creative and technical leadership, overseeing visual style, directing productions, and guiding post-production teams. The Technical Producer/Director collaborates with various departments to define and achieve production goals, manage media requirements, and coordinate resources. Additionally, they are responsible for developing annual plans and budgets, forecasting equipment, facilities, and crew costs, and managing daily operations and scheduling.

Reports: Senior Recording Engineer, Senior Video Editor, Lead Video Technician, Videographer/Editor, Lead Animator, Head Technologist, Technical Coordinator, Mastering Technician, Production Coordinator, General Technologist, and Recording Engineer.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to Managing Director, Digital, Film and Media, below are some key accountabilities:

Overall Planning

1. Collaborate with marketing, programs and production teams to define production objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
2. Conduct annual technical assessments, prepare department cost estimates, identify personnel and resource needs, and determine studio, venue, and production space requirements.
3. Plan and allocate annual resources within capacity, ensuring equipment, personnel, and time are optimized for each project.
4. Responsible for the annual plan for the recording, editing, and post-production of performances, events, and artistic projects.

Video Production

1. Ensure high-quality video capture for video productions and live events, oversee each stage of production maintaining high standards of quality, provide mentorship and guidance to team.
2. Supervise live-streaming of institutional events and performances, acting as a multi-cam director as needed.
3. Provide overall creative and technical direction, directing productions on an ongoing basis.
4. Provide hands-on camera mentorship and guidance.
5. Create the production schedule framework that outlines pre-production, shooting, editing, and post-production timelines.
6. Set delivery and publication dates, ensuring alignment with program and marketing/communications goals.
7. Work closely with the marketing team to create compelling video content specific to marketing and communications.
8. Collaborate with programs and production teams to develop and produce video and audio content and recordings that support educational and artistic programming.
9. Working Closely with The Senior Recording Engineer:
10. Plan and oversee audio production schedules, ensuring timely execution of audio projects.
11. Oversee the recording and mixing of music performances, recording programs and artistic collaborations.

Equipment/Facility Management

1. Plan the acquisition, and supervise the installation, upgrading and maintenance of technical production equipment, including cameras, lighting, sound systems, video production studios, editing suites, recording studios and Storage Area Network (SAN) and infrastructure supporting the SAN.
2. Research and recommend new media technologies to enhance institutional capabilities.

Professional Training Program (PTP)

1. Develop learning goals and practical hands-on training opportunities for PTP’s in Media and Production.
2. Oversee the coordination of PTP applications for the media and production area, adjudication and notification processes, ensuring timely recruitment.
3. Ensure all program requirements and professional development objectives agreed to under the terms of the learning agreements and/or program mandate are met.
4. Manage the design and development of PTP group events/training sessions as appropriate.
5. Negotiate contracts for PTP faculty and guest speakers as required.
6. Manage/oversee production administration tasks including but not limited to contracts, billings, tracking of expenses, purchase orders, payments and rentals.
7. Plan and manage administration of capital purchases in accordance with established policies and procedures and under the guidance of the Managing Director.
8. Assist the Managing Director in developing the annual budget and staffing plan for the media production area.

Human Resource Management, Team Building and Interdivisional Cooperation

1. Inspire and facilitate a strong sense of team spirit and working practices to enable staff to function as a high performing motivated team at all times through maintaining open communication, clear objectives and priorities, and a culture of positive behavioral intent that is consistent and in alignment with Banff Centre values and is welcoming and inclusive, supporting a diverse workforce.
2. Foster an internal culture that maintains the highest standards for service delivery, excellence of staff, participant and guest experience, and fiscal, operational, and organizational integrity.
3. Ensure a positive and safe work environment for all Banff employees, aligned with Banff Centre’s policies including but not limited to code of ethics, anti-harassment policies, contractual obligations, and strategic directions.
4. Maintain effective working relationships with team members, internal partners, the union and other stakeholders.
5. Ensure team members represent Banff Centre to any stakeholders and constituents in an informed, helpful, and positive way, striving to increase the organization’s public value in each interaction.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Educational Requirements
• Completion of university degree in media production/related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Ten years+ media production expertise with demonstrated management of team’s experience.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of lighting, sound, video and editing workflows.
• Strong scheduling, and budgetary management skills.
• Practical knowledge of composition, lighting, cameras, editing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple streams with tight deadlines and a positive attitude while working under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Hands on technical /creative camera operation skills an asset.