Manager of Production Operations, Qatar

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Strategic Planning

• Recommends purchases and capital equipment.
• Partners with NU-Q stakeholders on equipment and studio needs to ensure equipment and facilities meet the needs of the NU-Q academic programs.
• Advises the Director of Production and Digital Media on equipment, operations, staff allocation, budgets and scalability.

Development

• Manages and coordinates Production and Digital Media projects across organization units.
• Works closely with the Manager of Broadcast Engineering and Production Coordinator on production field equipment and studio operations.

Performance

• Oversees enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of production field equipment and studio facilities.

Supervises

• Provides work direction and/or supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.
• Recommends staff hires/terminations.
• Coaches and mentors staff.
• Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.
• Organizes and performs technical training on production field equipment, studio lighting, control room operation and studio camera operation and postproduction software and hardware for NU-Q faculty, staff and students.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Ikegami Studio Cameras, ETC Lighting infrastructure, Red Digital Cinema Cameras, Field Production Lighting, sound, grip equipment and Project Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as communications, film/tv production, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years in a production technical management role or other relevant experience within a Film, TV, or production company is required.
• Fluency in English language
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of video production equipment and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of video editing software Adobe Premiere
• Ability to use both PC and Mac applications.
• Ability to work closely with students and student employees.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary technical team.
• Ability to lift/move equipment up to 20Kg (approx. 44.0 Lbs.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of a master’s degree in an accredited college or university in a major such as communications, film/tv production, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 15+ years in a production technical management role or other relevant experience within a Film, TV, or production company.
• Experience working within an educational environment.
• Knowledge of Middle East culture and customs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of field production within in a film/tv environment.
• Knowledge of equipment rental and hiring processes.
• Knowledge of current digital cinema audio and video standards and workflows.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Ikegami Studio Cameras, ETC Lighting infrastructure, Red Digital Cinema Cameras, Field Production Lighting, sound, grip equipment and Project Management.
• The target budgeted salary for this position is $89,129 to $111,411 annually.
• Offers will be based on candidate experience and education, as well as equity within Northwestern University.
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