Assistant Director, Post Production Facilities

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Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Media Technologies & Productions, the Assistant Director of Production Facilities is responsible for overseeing the post-production team and managing Digital Post-production operations. This role ensures effective collaboration, streamlined workflows, and a productive environment aligned with departmental goals. The Assistant Director addresses technical and personnel challenges, maintains high standards of quality and efficiency, and ensures project deadlines are met. This is a hands-on position that supervises post-production personnel and oversees the technical maintenance of post-production environments, with a focus on workflow optimization, technical oversight, and resource management.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide leadership and guidance to Post Managers across Audio, Film, Photo, and Emerging Media facilities.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, and maintenance of Digital Post-production spaces, acting as the primary liaison for students, faculty, and staff.
• Support and troubleshoot post-production software and hardware (e.g., Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve).
• Coordinate end-of-semester screenings by working with faculty to identify and collect student projects, oversee the creation of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) for quality control and screenings, and collaborate with faculty and the Bright Family Screening Room staff to schedule project QCs and final screenings.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure software and hardware are maintained, updated, and repaired as needed.
• Collaborate closely with department heads, faculty, technical staff, and other stakeholders to assess needs and identify necessary upgrades and acquisitions for post-production facilities and equipment.
• Conduct comprehensive audits of existing post-production and Digital production workflow and facility utilization to identify and address bottlenecks, redundancies, and areas for improvement.
• Implement best practices, lean management techniques, and technology solutions to streamline operations, reduce waste, enhance productivity, and improve project management across facilities.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to optimize resource sharing and technological integration, sharing resources, knowledge, and technology to foster a more integrated and efficient use of post-production facilities.
• Develop and maintain a centralized database for scheduling equipment and facilities, ensuring optimal utilization, reducing conflicts, and minimizing downtime.
• Oversee the development and implementation of training materials and services to meet constituent needs, develop skills, and resolve issues, ensuring all users are proficient with new equipment or facility upgrades.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies for both self and team and identify professional development opportunities to enhance staff skills and capabilities.
• Ensure the proper and safe use of all facilities and equipment, with adequate supervision, to maintain a secure working environment for all users.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and innovative ideas from staff and users, aiming to enhance service quality and operational efficiencies continually.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned, including but not limited to overseeing project management for facility upgrades and equipment acquisitions, ensuring minimal operational disruption.

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to perform the job effectively.

• A bachelor’s degree in film production, media production, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of previous experience as a producer, director, editor, executive producer, or manager of significant projects through post-production is required, including experience in managing staff.
• Relevant student employment or academic experience in post-production will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – This may be representative but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job. 

• Deep understanding of motion picture, television, and video production workflows.
• Proficiency in AVID Media Composer, Pro Tools, Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and platforms like Workday, Zendesk, and Webcheckout
• Meticulous attention to detail and high standards for quality.