Film Production and Editing Staff (Over Hire) Job at American Musical and Dramat

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Description

The Film Production and Editing Staff supports student film projects, class productions, live performance recordings and other campus initiatives by contributing in areas such as cinematography, sound recording, editing, and student mentorship. This position is essential to the success of academic outcomes that offer fully produced film projects and other film‑related coursework and campus initiatives. Staff in this role also assist in filming and uploading acting classes, ensuring high‑quality results and a supportive learning environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Pre‑Production Support

• Collaborate with faculty and student directors on shot lists, production planning, and location scouting under the guidance of the Film Production Project Lead.
• Assist in training students on their crew roles and responsibilities.

• Production Support

• Serve in active production roles as needed and assigned by the Lead Film & Production Editing Staff Member, including cinematographer, location sound mixer, line producer, lighting and other camera support.
• Support, advise, and mentor student crews on set.
• Transport equipment.

• Post‑Production Support

• Log and sync footage.
• Perform assembly, rough cut, multiple drafts, and final cut (project dependent).
• Add titles and credits.
• Color correction and audio mixing.
• Help guide students through editing workflows in Premiere Pro or similar NLEs.
• Help train student crews and directors on post‑production tasks.

Additional Responsibilities

• Film camera courses, student scenes, and campus performances as assigned.
• Perform editing on institutional projects and performance footage as needed.
• Mentor and support Student Worker Camera Assistants.
• Operate and support room, equipment, lighting, projection, sound and other AV setups in classroom, performance spaces and occasional off‑site locations.
• Serve as support for courses, students, and instructors in a collaborative office environment.
• Foster a collaborative, professional environment where students are supported and challenged.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in film/video production and post‑production.
• Proficiency with camera operation, sound recording, and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
• Ability to supervise and mentor students on set and in post‑production environments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including occasional evenings or weekends for productions.
• Bachelor's degree in film production, Media Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional film or media production experience.
• Experience in camera operation, lighting, sound, and editing (Adobe Premiere Pro or similar).

Position Information

• Regular schedule: daytime, evening and weekend hours, 20–29 hours per week (subject to change based on department needs).
• Pay range: $23–$25 per hour.
• Position is subject to background check and reference check upon conditional offer of employment.

Diversity and Qualifications

AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students’ development and learning styles. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.