Lead for Film & Media Studies

Position Purpose
The Post‑production Manager supports all Film & Media Studies courses that include video, sound, animation, and/or time‑based components. The manager collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to carry out curricular goals for Film & Media Studies, including planning, equipment maintenance, and curricular support for digital media. Additionally, the Post‑production Manager maintains the analogue film suites, animation labs, and editing suites. They work with the Technical Director to develop and deliver workshops and learning modules that advance course needs and support student projects.

Responsibilities

20% Collaborate with faculty and staff on digital and innovative components of courses and proposals for new software.

10% Assist students in problem‑solving project ideas from concept to realization during courses, x‑hours, and other high‑demand times, which may include 1‑2 evenings per week.

20% Work on special projects as needed for Film & Media Studies, including video and sound support for courses and extracurricular, department‑related activities.

15% Teach safe handling of equipment, spaces and materials, and maintain areas for cleanliness and safety.

25% Provide backup support to Technical Director, Production Space and Cage Manager, and Digital Technician Specialist.

10% Perform other duties as assigned, including demonstrating professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Lead workshops and design learning modules for software.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BA or BFA degree in Electronic Media, Film, Graphic Design, Studio Art, or related areas; and/or a combination of education in different disciplines. Candidates will have experience working in education in K‑12, higher‑ed, or community settings.

Equipment: Mac.

Knowledge of 16mm filmmaking.

Equipment inventory experience.

Software: Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, After Effects, InDesign, and Audition.

Knowledge of use of flatbed scanners and digital workflow.

Creative problem‑solving skills.

Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively with less‑or non‑technical users, often under pressure, while maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude.

Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software.

Experience facilitating technical workshops and/or teaching production methods.

Preferred Qualifications

MFA degree in related field.

Experience as an artist, filmmaker, designer, or interdisciplinary practitioner.

Basic knowledge of data wrangling and data visualization, Rhino, AutoDesk, Autocad, Revit, coding, physical computing (such as Raspberry PI and Arduino) and/or willingness to learn.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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