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We’re Looking For An: Associate Equipment Coordinator Intern to support the production team by assisting with the organization, tracking, and management of all equipment used in film and video shoots. This role is designed to give hands-on experience in equipment logistics, maintenance, and coordination, ensuring that production teams have the necessary gear available and in working order.
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Assist in tracking and organizing equipment inventory, ensuring that all items are accounted for and ready for use.
- Help prepare equipment for shoots, ensuring that all gear is properly packed, labeled, and tested before dispatch.
- Assist in coordinating equipment rentals and returns, liaising with rental houses and vendors as needed.
- Support the Equipment Coordinator in conducting routine maintenance checks and organizing repairs for damaged equipment.
- Update and maintain equipment tracking systems and logs, ensuring accurate documentation of all gear movements.
- Assist with equipment setup and breakdown on set as required, ensuring timely and efficient operations during production.
- Participate in team meetings and help communicate equipment needs and issues to relevant departments.
Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Film Production, Media, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience in film or video production.
- Coursework or training in film production, with a focus on technical equipment handling and logistics.
- Participation in school or extracurricular film production projects where equipment management was involved.
- Basic knowledge or exposure to film or video production equipment (cameras, lights, sound gear, etc.) through academic projects, internships, or personal projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
- Ability to maintain a well-organized inventory and track equipment movements accurately. Pays attention to details to ensure that all equipment is prepared and accounted for, reducing the risk of lost or damaged items.
- Basic understanding of film and video production equipment (e.g., cameras, lighting, sound). Able to assist with setup, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance checks.
- Ability to manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced production environment, ensuring equipment is ready and delivered on schedule for shoots.
- Previous experience in a film production setting, especially in equipment handling, rentals, or logistics (even if limited, such as through school projects, film clubs, or internships).
- Experience in working with vendors or rental houses for equipment coordination.
- Experience with inventory management systems or tracking software (e.g. Cheqroom)
- Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to relay equipment needs, updates, and issues to the Equipment Coordinator, production team, and vendors.
- Able to think quickly and resolve equipment-related issues that arise during shoots, rentals, or maintenance processes.
- Able to adjust to the changing demands of a production environment, including handling last-minute requests or changes to equipment needs.
- Works well with others, assisting the Equipment Coordinator and production team in ensuring smooth operations. Demonstrates a collaborative and cooperative attitude on and off set.
- Thoroughly checks equipment before and after shoots for any signs of damage or malfunction, ensuring that all gear is ready for use or flagged for repair if necessary.
Golden Perks & Benefits:
- Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
- Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
- For those coming into our Woodland Hills, CA office, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen and a free on-site gym.
- Virtual and in-person company events, like our annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.
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The base salary range is $17-$20.
The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote”
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.
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