Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Media Technologies & Productions, the Assistant Director, Post Production Facilities plays a crucial leadership role in overseeing the seamless operation of all post-production facilities at the School. This includes coordinating schedules, managing budgets, ensuring effective collaboration across all stages, and maintaining a productive work environment aligned with the department's vision. The Assistant Director is instrumental in addressing technical and personnel challenges, coordinating post-production efforts, and upholding high standards of quality and efficiency to meet project deadlines and budgets.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide leadership and direction to Post Managers across Audio, Film, Photo, Video, and Emerging Media to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence in each facility.
• Plan, manage, and oversee the operational and equipment budgets for post-production facilities, including approving staff purchases and ensuring alignment with institutional financial goals.
• 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 workflows 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 share resources, knowledge, and technology, fostering 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.
• Establish and maintain robust relationships with existing and potential vendors of equipment and software, managing vendor evaluation and selection processes to secure cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies for both self and team, and identify professional development opportunities to enhance staff skills and capabilities.
• 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 effectively perform job.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production, Media Production, or related field required.
• 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 of managing staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Boston, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person