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Tech and Media Manager

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Tech and Media manager is responsible for executing all technical and audio-visual requirements related to the 2022 SFFILM Festival, as well as supporting creation, management & collection, and successful display of specific media assets. This includes planning for and renting all Festival A/V equipment, installation execution, and successful hiring, staffing, and management of tech support, projection, and audio-visual personnel within budget. The Tech and Media Manager will work closely with the Communication and Programming Departments, including the Print Traffic Manager, in the solicitation and creation of specific media assets for exhibition and events, as well as the collection of video capture from Festival events.

This position is expected to provide on-site support for the 10 day, in-person SFFILM Festival in venues across the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as several launch events, and to work in accordance with in-office requirements as determined by organization-wide and department policies.

This is a full-time temporary role from February 7 – May 6, paid at a rate of $24 per hour. This role will have some overtime expected pre-festival, with a higher volume of overtime hours in the immediate lead up to and duration of the SFFILM Festival (April 21 – May 1).

Covid-19 Safety: Seasonal staff at the 2022 SFFILM Festival may be required to engage in public-facing roles and thus are required to provide proof of vaccination for employment. 

Remote Work Accommodation: Seasonal staff are expected to be based in the Bay Area, however if your contract begins before March 1, 2022, SFFILM may be able to accommodate fully remote work prior to that date. Remote work policies are subject to change based on city and state recommendations around COVID-19 safety.

Responsibilities

  • Determine, procure, install, staff, and return all technical equipment rentals for the 2022 SFFILM Festival exhibition venues, event, office and hospitality spaces, and launch events within budget
  • Hire, schedule, and onboard technical staff and projectionists across all Festival launch and exhibition venues
  • Work with Director of Operations and Production Manager on planning and executing load-ins and load-outs for all exhibition venues, as well as event, office, and lounge spaces as needed
  • Work with the Director of Education on technical needs related to Schools at the Festival programming
  • Manage and oversee specialized technical contractors providing support for enhanced programs with additional technical needs, such as Music and Film.
  • With the support of the Director of Operations, lead the install of accessibility devices for audiences at our exhibition venues, including identifying and working with external vendors, testing equipment, training staff, and troubleshooting during festival 
  • Support the Operations team in implementing audio, visual, and media playback needs identified for constituent training events, pre-Festival cultivation events, the Press Conference and Members Night, Staff and Volunteer trainings, Volunteer appreciation, and Staff celebration events
  • Create and maintain The Grid, a resource which serves as the bible for programming information during the festival.
  • Work with the Communications team, Programming team, and Print Traffic on the communication of technical needs for collection, management, and delivery of media to venues, including creating keynotes.
  • Liaise with technical and projection personnel at partner venues on venue-specific staff and equipment needs, as well as on tech check protocols and timing; this includes projects like projector maintenance and testing at certain historic venues
  • Support the integration of video capture set-ups and team needs into existing venue configurations
  • Work closely with the Special Events team on all technical aspects of onstage event production and special event execution
  • Work with the Communications team and Special Events team on the management of media for enhanced programs such as Essential SF and the Golden Gate Awards
  • Support the set-up and execution of virtual Q&As and conversations for exhibition in a theatrical setting, as needed
  • Support the triage necessary to transition live events to a virtual format, whenever required
  • Support ongoing technical partnerships and work with the Director of Operations to identify additional opportunities for partnership or sponsorship expansion
  • Participation in staff trainings and orientations
  • Create a written wrap-report and summary of all necessary timeline info

Qualifications

  • Experience setting-up and operating basic audio-visual packages including microphones and PA systems, simple live music amplification, presentation and theatrical lighting, and media playback devices
  • Experience managing specialized technical personnel and supporting timely equipment install and removal
  • Experience and comfort supporting and trouble-shooting live events and familiarity with the pressures and challenges of onstage production with high-touch constituents
  • Familiarity with projection technologies and challenges, including DCP
  • Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with people of all levels of technical sophistication and experience
  • Strong project management, time management, and personnel management skills
  • Comfort working with media editing or playback tools, including Keynote, Adobe, and FinalCut a plus
  • Familiarity with virtual presentation tools and technology, as well as video conferencing platforms and basic production is a plus
  • Able and comfortable performing heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)
  • Must be proactive, communicative, and able to work with minimal supervision and a limited budget
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, to prioritize effectively, and to respond to last-minute requests
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, and be comfortable driving a van, U-Haul, or other oversized vehicle. Offer will be contingent upon approval from our insurance
  • Comfort in Google Drive, FileMaker, and Basecamp a plus

SFFILM is proud to be part of a wider film festival circuit and shares many seasonal staff with other festivals. We have been paying close attention to conversations and feedback from film festival staff directly and via social media. We have created policies and practices that address these concerns including increasing hourly rates and providing overtime, abiding by a Code of Conduct since 2018, and creating more flexible remote work policies to prioritize staff health and safety during COVID-19.

SFFILM is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) in both its internal management and external programming. Since 2018, the organization has actively been working in collaboration with two Advisory Boards focused on accessibility and inclusivity and officially began work with a DEI consultant in 2019 to further invest in and build on that work. Candidates are invited to discuss their interest and involvement in DEAI practices in their cover letter, and ask us more about our DEAI process in their interview.

SFFILM, in accordance with federal and state law, is an equal-opportunity employer. SFFILM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy/childbirth, medical condition, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, citizenship or veteran status. This nondiscrimination policy covers all candidates, staff members, interns, and volunteers.

 

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