The NFL Films Camera Department’s Equipment Prep Technician plays a crucial role in supporting the production team by preparing and organizing camera equipment used in filming NFL games, events, and documentaries. This position requires a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, verbalizing technical needs, and to ensure that the camera equipment is in optimal condition for each shoot.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with all camera equipment logistics, including inventory management and tracking.
- Manage logistical challenges related to equipment movement and storage.
- Collaborate with camera operators, directors of photography, and other team members to understand the specific needs of each shoot.
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while handling and operating camera equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment within the camera department.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with diverse team members.
- Detail-oriented approach with a focus on quality and accuracy.
- Familiarity with industry-standard computer programs for organization (Excel, Teams, Power Point, etc).
- Experience with assembly/disassembly of various camera rigs and setups is a plus.
- Rental house experience is a plus
Required Qualifications
- 1-5 years of Production Experience
Required Education:
- College Degree preferred
- Experience with Cinema Equipment preferred
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Pivot on the fly.
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Willingness to work an irregular schedule and/or weekends.
- Minimum of a 40 hours per week
Physical Demands:
- The ability to lift 65-pound cases
Travel
- Flexibility to work odd hours, weekends, and travel to various locations for shoots as needed.
Expected Hours of Work:
Seasonal role, up to 7 months.
Salary / Pay Range
This posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Benefits Information
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At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
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