Loyola Marymount University
Manager, Post Production
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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Loyola Marymount University Overview
The Production Administration Team (PAT) at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) – School of Film and Television (SFTV) provides services and maintains facilities and equipment across five buildings on two campuses, including sound stages, a scene and prop shop, professional cinema-quality camera packages, grip/electric equipment, and production sound equipment. SFTV is a certified Avid Learning Partner (ALP), teaching and using The Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve. The Post Production department oversees the facilities for video and sound editing, sound recording, animation, and the theaters, which include editing suites, sound mixing stages, foley rooms, color correction rooms, a recording studio, computer labs, and three theaters, as well as drawing, motion capture, and stop animation rooms. Reporting to the SFTV Head of Production, the Manager, Post Production oversees all staff, operations, and planning in Post Production, including Video and Sound Editing, Sound Recording, Animation, and the school’s theaters and screening rooms. Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Leads the strategic integration of the Animation and Theater teams into the Post Production department under the direction of the Head of Production. Oversees all SFTV Post-Production facilities, workflows, scheduling, and maintenance for both production and class use, including maintenance and upgrade of all Post Production facilities and labs; facilities’ scheduling for individual student use. Oversees and is accountable for managing the overall Post Production budget and associated sub-budgets. Ensures costs are forecasted, overages avoided, and staff adherence to purchasing and reconciliations processes. Leads and models adherence to standards, policies, and procedures as outlined in the Post Production Handbook. Ensures standards are clearly and accurately defined and oversees publication of the Post Production Handbook. Advises the Head of Production and faculty on annual and off-cycle equipment requisition requests. Oversees and supervises SFTV post-production staff, including: Editing Support Specialist, Animation Support Specialist, Theater Support Specialist / Manager, Post-Production Help Desk and other student workers (approx. 60 total). Supervision includes recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, evaluation, performance management, and close oversight of staff activities. Serves as the point person for technical problem solving for students, faculty, and staff; ensures proper, complete and updated software installs in labs and on specialized computers. Manages small-scale and large-scale technical projects with assigned staff members; tests new hardware and software with a focus on post-production needs. Collaborates with Production Administration, Camera, Production Sound, and Grip/Electric staff on designing and providing seamless workflows from script to screen. Develops long-term plans for the department, including post-production workflows (picture, sound, visual effects, and virtual production), software and equipment strategies, and budgets. Researches and recommends new replacement software and hardware to support the curriculum; oversees training and resources to support students, staff, and faculty, including tutorials and documentation. Provides training for post-production graduate students, teaching, and lab assistants; trains and manages Post-Production Help Desk student workers; designs focused tutorial sessions. Stays current with industry standards and technical developments, disseminates information to the SFTV community, and facilitates discussion about the technical future of the school. Participates in planning and execution of internal and outward-facing events (screenings, showcases, festivals, panels); supports the technical needs of events (audio and multi-cam capture and streaming). Liaises with faculty on current needs and long-term planning; collaborates with LMU IT on hardware/software upgrades; consult SFTV Operations on computer/laptop requests for software purchases. Interfaces with Facilities Management on installations and renovations as directed; performs other duties as assigned or requested. Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service. Requisite Qualifications
Typically, a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. M.F.A. is preferred. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge and skills. A minimum of seven years of varied and progressively more responsible duties in the post-production area of the entertainment industry, including: Strong track record as Post Production Supervisor in Film and Television Experience as an editor, assistant editor or sound editor Experience in project delivery (active/passive) Experience in virtual production Experience in Animation Proven staff management experience Salary range $84,800.00 - $114,500.00
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Manager, Post Production
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Loyola Marymount University Overview
The Production Administration Team (PAT) at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) – School of Film and Television (SFTV) provides services and maintains facilities and equipment across five buildings on two campuses, including sound stages, a scene and prop shop, professional cinema-quality camera packages, grip/electric equipment, and production sound equipment. SFTV is a certified Avid Learning Partner (ALP), teaching and using The Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve. The Post Production department oversees the facilities for video and sound editing, sound recording, animation, and the theaters, which include editing suites, sound mixing stages, foley rooms, color correction rooms, a recording studio, computer labs, and three theaters, as well as drawing, motion capture, and stop animation rooms. Reporting to the SFTV Head of Production, the Manager, Post Production oversees all staff, operations, and planning in Post Production, including Video and Sound Editing, Sound Recording, Animation, and the school’s theaters and screening rooms. Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Leads the strategic integration of the Animation and Theater teams into the Post Production department under the direction of the Head of Production. Oversees all SFTV Post-Production facilities, workflows, scheduling, and maintenance for both production and class use, including maintenance and upgrade of all Post Production facilities and labs; facilities’ scheduling for individual student use. Oversees and is accountable for managing the overall Post Production budget and associated sub-budgets. Ensures costs are forecasted, overages avoided, and staff adherence to purchasing and reconciliations processes. Leads and models adherence to standards, policies, and procedures as outlined in the Post Production Handbook. Ensures standards are clearly and accurately defined and oversees publication of the Post Production Handbook. Advises the Head of Production and faculty on annual and off-cycle equipment requisition requests. Oversees and supervises SFTV post-production staff, including: Editing Support Specialist, Animation Support Specialist, Theater Support Specialist / Manager, Post-Production Help Desk and other student workers (approx. 60 total). Supervision includes recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, evaluation, performance management, and close oversight of staff activities. Serves as the point person for technical problem solving for students, faculty, and staff; ensures proper, complete and updated software installs in labs and on specialized computers. Manages small-scale and large-scale technical projects with assigned staff members; tests new hardware and software with a focus on post-production needs. Collaborates with Production Administration, Camera, Production Sound, and Grip/Electric staff on designing and providing seamless workflows from script to screen. Develops long-term plans for the department, including post-production workflows (picture, sound, visual effects, and virtual production), software and equipment strategies, and budgets. Researches and recommends new replacement software and hardware to support the curriculum; oversees training and resources to support students, staff, and faculty, including tutorials and documentation. Provides training for post-production graduate students, teaching, and lab assistants; trains and manages Post-Production Help Desk student workers; designs focused tutorial sessions. Stays current with industry standards and technical developments, disseminates information to the SFTV community, and facilitates discussion about the technical future of the school. Participates in planning and execution of internal and outward-facing events (screenings, showcases, festivals, panels); supports the technical needs of events (audio and multi-cam capture and streaming). Liaises with faculty on current needs and long-term planning; collaborates with LMU IT on hardware/software upgrades; consult SFTV Operations on computer/laptop requests for software purchases. Interfaces with Facilities Management on installations and renovations as directed; performs other duties as assigned or requested. Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service. Requisite Qualifications
Typically, a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. M.F.A. is preferred. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge and skills. A minimum of seven years of varied and progressively more responsible duties in the post-production area of the entertainment industry, including: Strong track record as Post Production Supervisor in Film and Television Experience as an editor, assistant editor or sound editor Experience in project delivery (active/passive) Experience in virtual production Experience in Animation Proven staff management experience Salary range $84,800.00 - $114,500.00
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