Studio Operations Specialist - HCI

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is seeking a Studio Operations Specialist to support studio productions, manage floors, operate cameras, and design lighting in collaboration with content staff.

Role requires a BA in media, 2 years in media production, and ability to coordinate with contractors and staff while maintaining studio safety and organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a media related area preferred.
• Two years previous experience in media production is required.
• Knowledge of studio operations and basic handling of production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as floor manager and camera operator.
• Designs and implements lighting for sets and various productions.
• Sets up and strike sets, cameras, and other elements/equipment for productions.
• Maintains an organized, safe, and clean studio and warehouse space/environment.
• Works with producers in the design and building of the studio sets.
• Coordinates production schedules with independent contractors and staff.
• Maintains studio equipment in good working condition.
• Provides regular reports and feedback to supervisor on production needs.
• Assists in all areas of Studio Services including makeup, set dressing, editing, and archival work.

Skills

Studio operations

Camera operation

Lighting design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a media related field

2 years media production experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Studio Operations Specialist is responsible for working closely with the Studio Services Manager to perform various tasks in the studio to ensure efficiency. Assisting with the optimal operation of the studio and ensuring productions are done effectively in collaboration with content development staff.

COMPENSATION

• Full-time hourly position with benefits
• Remuneration: Grade 7 ($26.82 - $37.64)

BENEFITS

Hourly employees are eligible for benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans, with eligibility based on hours worked.

SUPERVISOR

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as floor manager and camera operator.
• Designs and implements lighting for sets and various productions.
• Sets up and strike sets, cameras, and other elements/equipment for productions.
• Maintains an organized, safe, and clean HCI studio and warehouse space/environment.
• Works with producers in the design and building of the studio sets.
• Works closely with independent contractors, set designers/builders, Producers, Production Assistant, and Studio Services Manager in coordinating production schedules.
• Maintains studio equipment in good working condition.
• Provides regular reports and feedback to supervisor on overall production needs and requests.
• Recommends improved production efficiency practices.
• Reports equipment functionality issues to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assists in all areas of Studio Services but not limited to make-up, set dressing, field productions, teleprompter, control room functions, video/audio editing, logging, archiving camera originals, video and audio engineering and maintenance.
• Participates in the review and evaluation of HCI’s productions to ensure harmony with HCI’s policies.
• Must be a member in regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Must maintain a regular and reliable work schedule
• Attends internal committee meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in a media related area preferred. Appropriate successful work experience may be acceptable in lieu of scholastic requirements.
• Two years previous experience in media production is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, policies and beliefs of the General Conference and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Knowledge of church employment policies and practices helpful.
• Ability to maintain neatness and order, organization, and a pleasant disposition in dealing with others.
• Requires knowledge of up-to-date office procedures such as filing, telephone techniques, office equipment (including computer, etc.), and English language usage (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.) skills.
• Ability to perform clerical and support duties with speed and accuracy without constant supervision.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and with interruptions. Position requires keyboard speed.
• Absolute confidentiality required at all times.

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