Campus Film Studio Technician (Student)

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a student worker for the Screen Studies Production Studio on campus in New York. You will help teach hands-on workshops and operate cameras, lights, and sound equipment while maintaining gear and supporting faculty during classes.

Responsibilities include labeling gear, charging batteries, and researching new gear during downtime. The role pays $21 per hour and requires on-campus availability.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of equipment in a film production context.
• Cameras (mirrorless and DSLR’s), lights, audio gear, G&E, and grip.
• Experience at a rental house is a major plus.
• Recommendations for Professors.
• Experience with TNS check out systems.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the gear and props on a weekly basis.
• Supporting faculty requests for technical support when needed.
• Charging batteries prior to classes.
• Ensuring that all gear is properly labeled.
• Identifying damaged gear, and flagging for repair.
• When there is downtime, researching additional gear to purchase.

Skills

Camera operation

Film equipment

G&E gear

Attention to detail

Tools

Checkout system (TNS)

Rental house experience

Job description

The New School is seeking a student worker for the Screen Studies Production Studio on campus in New York. You will help teach hands-on workshops and operate cameras, lights, and sound equipment while maintaining gear and supporting faculty during classes.

Responsibilities include labeling gear, charging batteries, and researching new gear during downtime. The role pays $21 per hour and requires on-campus availability.