Production Supervisor

lmu; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LMU's School of Film and Television invites applications for a Production Supervisor within the Production Administration Team (PAT). Reporting to the Head of Production, this role provides experienced administrative support for a high volume of student film productions, ensuring projects are approved, scheduled, and conducted safely and in line with university policies.

The successful candidate will guide students through concept approval to final wrap, review compliance, coordinate with

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with student project approvals and oversight.
• Hold or participate in approval meetings (production green light).
• Verify productions meet requirements (call sheets, crewing, permits, risk management) ahead of filming approval.
• Ensure implementation of production safety guidelines on student productions.
• Perform set visits, some requiring weekend, evenings, and night work during production periods (~10 weeks/semester).
• Review and verify DPRs, equipment returns and other wrap documentation.
• Advise students on best practices, procedures and methods as well as on finding production solutions for the projects.
• Coordinate, schedule, and follow up on student production activity.
• Assist students and faculty in permitting with FilmLA and other permit offices.
• Provide administrative support and interact with in-state and out-of-state agencies, vendors, various partners and the University community.
• Function as a substitute for other administrators in cases of absence.
• Maintain, review, and update the SFTV Production Handbook and PAT Staff Handbook.
• Participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of student workers, specifically in the Student Production Office.
• Coordinate with faculty to review and address student and project needs.
• Adhere to the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.
• Participate in the planning and execution of both internal and outward-facing events, including screenings, showcases, festivals, and panel discussions.
• Assist in cross-functional work with the Dean's Office, Administration and Operations, Faculty Services, Student Services and/or other SFTV departments as directed by the Head of Production, including public events and use of SFTV facilities and resources.
• Represent LMU and the School of Film & TV within the community and/or externally, including internal or external events.
• Host visits and tours by external and intra-campus persons or groups.
• Attend Trade Shows and conferences (travel may be required).
• Assist in coordination and organization of a department with 12+ full-time staff and 100+ student workers, supporting 800+

Job description

Overview:

The Production Administration Team (PAT) at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) - School of Film and Television (SFTV) , a top-ranked film school, supports student productions and serves students in Film Production, Screenwriting, Recording Arts, Animation, and Film Studies. The students in Film Production produce approximately 800 films per year. Each project is overseen by a staff member in PAT. Projects are monitored for adherence to rules, policies, and procedures codified in the SFTV Handbook, and most importantly, for the highest level of workplace safety.

PAT provides services and maintains available facilities and equipment in 5 buildings across two campuses, including sound stages, scene and prop shop, professional cinema-quality camera packages, grip/electric equipment, and production sound equipment for both project and classroom use. For a more complete list of equipment and facilities, please see the SFTV website .

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Production, the Production Supervisor will provide experienced administrative support for the School of Film and Television's productions. The responsibilities include support, oversight and coordination of a high volume of student film productions.

The Production Supervisor will join the administration team and have a critical role in supporting all student film and media projects across all formats at one of the nation's top film schools. This position serves as a key liaison between students, faculty, and university departments to ensure productions are executed safely, responsibly, and in alignment with academic and institutional guidelines.

The Production Supervisor provides expert guidance to students throughout the production lifecycle from initial concept approval through final wrap, providing advisement on best practices, technical planning, safety protocols, and resource use. This includes reviewing compliance with internal protocols, production proposals, verifying compliance with university policies, risk management and insurance requirements, ensuring that all necessary documentation (e.g., permits, staffing requirements, safety measures) is in place, and conducting oversight activities such as unannounced set visits and post-production reviews.

The ideal candidate brings a collaborative mindset, a deep understanding of professional production standards, and a commitment to fostering a safe, educational, and creatively empowering environment for emerging filmmakers.

Position Specific Accountabilities

• Oversee and assist with student project approvals and oversight.
• Hold or participate in approval meetings (production green light). As required, independently conduct project approval of any level student film.
• Verify productions meet requirements (call, sheets, crewing, permits, risk management approval etc.) ahead of filming approval.
• Ensure implementation of production safety guidelines on student productions.
• Perform set visits, some requiring weekend, evenings, and night work during production periods (~10 weeks/semester).
• Review and verify DPRs, equipment returns and other wrap documentation.
• Foster students' understanding of and adherence to industry standards.
• Advise students on best practices, procedures and methods as well as on finding production solutions for the projects.
• Coordinate, schedule, and follow up on student production activity.
• Assist students and faculty in permitting with FilmLA and other permit offices.
• Provide administrative support and interact with in-state and out-of-state agencies, vendors, various partners and the University community.
• Function as a substitute for other administrators in cases of absence.
• Maintain, review, and update the SFTV Production Handbook and PAT Staff Handbook.
• Participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of student workers, specifically in the Student Production Office.
• Coordinate with faculty to review and address student and project needs.
• Adhere to the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality. understanding that in the academic environment, most information is personal and confidential.
• Participate in the planning and execution of both internal and outward-facing events, including screenings, showcases, festivals, and panel discussions. Supports the event itself, as well as its audio and multi-cam capture and streaming.
• Assist in cross-functional work with the Dean's Office, Administration and Operations, Faculty Services, Student Services and/or other SFTV departments as directed by the Head of Production, including public events and use of SFTV facilities and resources.
• Represent LMU and the School of Film & TV within the community and/or externally, including internal or external events.
• Host visits and tours by external and intra-campus persons or groups.
• Attend Trade Shows and conferences (travel may be required).
• Assist in coordination and organization of a department with 12+ full-time staff and 100+ student workers, supporting 800+