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Los Angeles, CA Details

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Digital

Starts May 17

Full Time

Title: Vixen Media Group
Job Requirements: Must be local to location or willing to work as a local.

ABOUT VIXEN MEDIA GROUP

Vixen Media Group’s award-winning studios produce compelling content in locations around the globe. Its network of branded websites has over 30 million visitors every month, and its innovative studios have won over 100 awards. With over 10 million followers the company has been credited for “changing the industry” and has been profiled in Rolling Stone, Forbes, BuzzFeed, Vice, GQ, Men’s Health, The Daily Beast, and on the BBC. Our lifestyle brands have revolutionized the industry and we are only just getting started.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a full-time Production Equipment Manager to oversee our busy and flourishing equipment department. Reporting directly to the Production Operations Director, the Production Equipment Manager will process dozens of in-house equipment requests each week for a wide range of productions and projects.

They will be responsible for all in-house and rental equipment use and maintenance. The Production Equipment Manager will collaborate closely with Production Coordinators, in-house staff and vendors to ensure equipment is working properly, is provided on scheduled shoot dates, as well as acting as one of the main stakeholder when it comes to recommend and/or decide on choice of equipment.

The Production Equipment Manager has expertise knowledge of cinematic and DSLR cameras, audio equipment, lighting and miscellaneous components. They must embrace high volume, fast-paced conditions and demonstrate strong judgment and critical thinking skills. This role interacts closely and frequently with various cross-functional teams and stakeholders within the organization, therefore strong organizational, leadership, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee daily equipment reservation and rental processes for all brands and shoots.
Create, implement and enforce equipment rental and checkout policies and procedures.
Perform regular quality control of gear and perform daily inspections to ensure all equipment is in working order.
Coordinate equipment requests with in-house staff (Directors, Line Producers, Production Managers, DITs, ACs, etc.) and rental houses.
Provide technical expertise and improve processes on set (i.e advise on audio problems on set or last minute equipment changes).
Oversee equipment budgets.
Tag and ingest new equipment purchases.
Stay up-to-date with applicable technology and make purchase suggestions based on the company’s needs.
Perform software updates, assess health of hardware, perform upgrades as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 5 years experience working and managing equipment rental houses, an equipment department or similar business circulating rental items.
Expertise of cinematic and DSLR cameras and components such as Arri, RED, Canon IV, lenses, filters, etc.
Expert knowledge of audio equipment, lighting, grip/electric gear.
Exceptional communication (verbal and written), and collaboration skills.
Strong project management, leadership, time management skills.
Ability to oversee multiple projects and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Comfortable interfacing with and presenting to executives and stakeholders.

SCHEDULE
Full-Time Position
Additional hours will be required during high production season

BENEFITS
Competitive salary
PTO
Health insurance
Great vibes at the office, snacks, and drinks provided at all times
Access to annual training budgets
Office Equipment