Equipment Specialist
Buzzfeed
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 12/9/2016 2:08:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Equipment Specialist
BuzzFeed Video is searching for an exceptional Equipment Specialist to bring their production and organizational skills to our Video Team. We run our own internal studio where we write, direct, and produce all of BuzzFeed's video content. We are looking for smart, skilled, passionate self-starter to join our growing team.
The position is based in our LA office, and we offer competitive compensation, benefits and an employee stock option program. Not to mention – a super collaborative work environment overflowing with perks ranging from snacks and drinks
Responsibilities:
• Research camera/lighting techniques
• Report malfunctioning equipment to Cinematic Equipment Manager in timely manner, to ensure quick repair
• Run daily equipment check-out/check-in system with Producers
• Help Head of Physical Production with drawing up quotes for new purchases
• Ensure that equipment inventory is up to date in online database
• Place orders for expendables and ensure that expendables stations are always stocked
• Assist producers with on-set physical production in various roles (Camera Operator, Lighting Specialist, etc), as per assignment from Head of Physical Production and/or Cinematic Equipment Manager
• Maintain equipment cage and storage area to be clean and organized
• Provide training to interns
• Work with Production team to ensure production reports and walkie talkies are distributed to shoots daily and then collected upon the wrap of the shoot
• Perform safety spot checks
Requirements:
• Ability to work in high pressure, fast paced production environment
• 2 years experience in an equipment rental house
• Ability to adapt to changes in production plan / schedules
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong familiarity with camera, lenses & other production gear
• A passion for technology and organization
• Experience on set
• No haters
About BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We have offices in 18 cities around the world and more than 1300 employees including reporters, video producers, data scientists, engineers, brand strategists, and more. We infuse hard work and fun though a culture of experimentation, teamwork, equality, humble confidence, and infusing hard work and fun. As an employee, you'll enjoy perks like office events, snacks, career development courses, and no work on your birthday! But most importantly, you'll work with inspiring colleagues to build tools and create content that helps connect people all over the world.