IT & Production Coordinator

Position Summary:

This position coordinates the operations and technology requirements of SAG-AFTRA Foundation events and facility rentals including creation of graphic elements, broadcasts of live events, post-production of recorded video, archival of digital assets, and creation of promotional video content. The IT & Production Coordinator also assists with IT projects, maintenance of digital assets, and technical support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Coordination

• Supports and maintains Los Angeles facilities (screening room, computer lab, etc) including the troubleshooting of technical issues with computer and A/V equipment.
• Coordinates with Program Directors and Theater Renters to create and prepare graphic elements for video production and test media assets.
• Tests and prepares equipment for a variety of A/V productions, including teleprompter/camera set-ups, single and multi-camera set-ups.
• Conducts livestream broadcasts and recordings using Tricaster software, incorporating graphic and media elements, and assuring the quality & integrity of productions.
• Archives and organizes digital and video assets and provides additional editing of recorded videos and special projects.
• Coordinates with the Communications department to create promotional video content.
• Maintains the Foundation’s YouTube channels, including moderation of user comments.
• Trains new Livestream and A/V Technicians.
• Acts as A/V technician for events held in the Los Angeles screening room and online, as needed.

IT Coordination

• Assists IT & Production Manager with IT projects, user management, website updates, maintenance of online assets, and technical support.
• Communicates with IT & Production Manager and Operations Manager to report on facility issues and needs.
• Provides technical support for users of the Foundation’s facilities and websites, via phone and email.

Internal Interactions: Program Director, IT & Production Manager, Operations Manager, A/V Technicians, Communications Director.

External Interactions: Guests/members at events, Theater renters, Members with tech support needs

Supervisory Responsibilities: A/V Technicians.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Professional editing experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, as well as high competence with Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Audition
• Excellent understanding of post-production, video and transcoding formats, and bitrates.
• High level competence with Google Workspace (G Suite) administration
• High level competence with web development, including WordPress, HTML, CSS, and PHP
• High level competence with livestream equipment, web interfaces and technology including YouTube Live, Zoom, and NewTek TriCaster
• High level competence with Windows desktop applications including MS Office, Command Prompt, VLC, Zoom, and Chrome
• Ability to communicate difficult and complex software applications to people with little technical knowledge.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekend hours.
• Familiarity with audio, video and lighting setup for professional recordings.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of information.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented.
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks under deadline.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpretive and analytic ability.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such a level as is determined at SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s sole discretion.

Notes

• SAF does not have the ability to provide relocation benefits to candidates.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
• Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organization when presented with opportunities for participating in membership development and reaching out to personal connections on behalf of SAF.

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.