Backlot Production Support & AV Technician

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAD Film Studios (SFS) seeks a backlot production team member to support daily operations at the backlot facility and ensure a safe, efficient environment for classes, productions, and events.

You will assist in training student workers, maintain equipment, and collaborate with the backlot production manager on repairs, cleaning, and updates. Strong safety awareness and basic electrical skills are valued.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in film production or a related field.
• Experience in safety training, studio systems, video and audio equipment, and lighting for film or television.
• Electrician capabilities and the ability to work with high power.
• Proficiency with computer hardware.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations at the backlot to ensure a safe and efficient environment.
• Help manage the backlot for classes, productions, maintenance, tours, and special events.
• Assist in training and supervising student workers and develop training materials to facilitate the use of equipment and spaces.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and address issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with the backlot production manager on maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and equipment updates.
• Maintain daily documentation, procedural information, and issue resolutions.
• Communicate key information and escalate high-priority concerns to the relevant personnel.
• Monitor budget expenditures for supplies, equipment installations, and repairs.
• Support the equipment checkout, engineering, and AV technical staff.
• Research and assess emerging technologies.

Skills

Gear knowledge

Camera gear

Audio gear

Lighting gear

Grip equipment

Tools

Computer hardware

Job description

SCAD Film Studios (SFS) seeks a backlot production team member to support daily operations at the backlot facility and ensure a safe, efficient environment for classes, productions, and events.

You will assist in training student workers, maintain equipment, and collaborate with the backlot production manager on repairs, cleaning, and updates. Strong safety awareness and basic electrical skills are valued.