Film & Digital Media Studio Lead

Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks a Studio Manager to oversee the Rail Yards Film and Digital Media program. You will supervise staff and ensure smooth day-to-day studio operations, scheduling, and partnerships with industry and community partners.

The role involves budgeting, program development, and reporting on outcomes to improve instructional studios and related programming at the Rail Yards campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in film production, studio operations, program management, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, student employees, and technical personnel; oversee work allocation, training, performance management, and team development.
• Oversee program administration and operations, ensuring compliance with CNM, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Manage studio logistics, including student lab use, production scheduling, and external partnerships or rentals, as applicable.
• Manage a multifaceted program consisting of film production, digital media training, studio operations, industry partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.
• Build and maintain partnerships to support internships, apprenticeships, and career pathways for students.
• Coordinate outreach, recruitment, and engagement activities that connect students to film and creative industry career opportunities.
• Develop and maintain systems to track studio usage, student participation, and program outcomes; analyze and report on performance metrics.
• Manage program budgets, including studio operations, equipment, grants, and external funding; monitor expenditures and support grant development efforts.
• Support marketing and promotion of the program and facility through outreach, communications, and content development; provide technical leadership in film and production practices.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Program administration

Partnerships

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field

Job description

Central New Mexico Community College seeks a Studio Manager to oversee the Rail Yards Film and Digital Media program. You will supervise staff and ensure smooth day-to-day studio operations, scheduling, and partnerships with industry and community partners.

The role involves budgeting, program development, and reporting on outcomes to improve instructional studios and related programming at the Rail Yards campus.