Studio Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, a growing college located in the heart of downtown Chicago is seeking a full-time Studio Manager to join our team. This fast-paced position will handle the day-to-day responsibilities related to setting-up and maintaining a multi-camera broadcast facility & production studio.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
-Serve as Studio Manager. Maintain and support the Academy's film production studio & multi-camera broadcast facility.
-Set-up and maintain both a traditional film studio and a multi-camera broadcast facility. This includes the lighting grid; power supply; electrical connections, and dimmer board.
-Perform daily studio maintenance & engineering.
-Maintain and perform repairs on gear used by staff and students in the equipment check-out area.
-Serve as lead Instructor or co-teacher in television studio production courses as assigned. Work with students to ensure they are knowledgeable in proper gear procedures. Teach hands-on studio production class how to operate a multi-camera television studio.
-Tear down and set-up stage, equipment, and other film/broadcast related items.
-Keep detailed records of gear in use adhering to Academy policies.
-Make recommendations on new gear & equipment purchases. Create detailed budgets and purchase recommendations. Must be flexible to rework budgets and purchases.
-Maintain high end camera, lighting & grip equipment. Maintain electrical support equipment (ie: dolleys; C-stand; tripods).
-Set-up production facilities for Academy events/projects. This may include early morning, evening hours, or weekends as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelors Degree in Broadcast, Television Production, Communications or other related field.
-5+ years of progressive broadcast studio production management.
-5+ years experience in media production, program development, writing, news, or documentary production.
-Demonstrated experience in field and studio production, including live broadcasts.
-Prior experience setting up a broadcast space is required.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to present in front of small and large groups of people.
-Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
-Strong working knowledge of broadcast production equipment. Must be able to repair/troubleshoot broadcast production equipment.
-Must be flexible of changing work schedules and events. Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy offers two-year, Associate of Applied Science degree programs in Film & Broadcast, Recording Arts, Game & Interactive Media, and Animation & Visual Effects. Our unique approach to media arts education is grounded in immersive learning and hands-on instruction. Designed and taught by top industry professionals, our courses erase the boundaries between school and the real-world, teaching students the career skills they need to make their digital dream a reality.