Post-production Manager

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Animal Research, Animation, Apple Macs, AutoCAD, Car Rentals, Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Digital Media, Editing, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Film, Graphic Design, Higher Education, LinkedIn, Problem Solving Skills, Production Management, Production Support, Rhino, Software Administration, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Driving
LOCATION
Hanover, NH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 05/18/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 1129056 Position Title Post-production Manager Hiring Range Minimum $56,500 Hiring Range Maximum $60,500 Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule

9-5, with adjustments for 1-2 evenings, including occasional weekends events

Location of Position

Hanover, NH 03755

Visual Arts Center

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. NA Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose

The Post-production Manager position supports all Film & Media Studies courses that include video, sound, animation, and/or time-based components. The manager will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to carry out curricular goals for Film & Media Studies, including planning, equipment maintenance, and curricular support for digital media. In addition, the Post-production Manager will maintain the analogue film suites, animation labs, and editing suites. They will work with the Technical Director to develop and deliver workshops and learning modules that advance course needs and support student projects.

Description

The Post-production Manager supports all Film & Media Studies courses that include video, sound, animation, and/or time-based components. The manager will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to carry out curricular goals for Film & Media Studies, including planning, equipment maintenance, and curricular support for digital media. In addition, the Post-production Manager will maintain the analogue film suites, animation labs, and editing suites. They will work with the Technical Director to develop and deliver workshops and learning modules that advance course needs and support student projects.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • BA or BFA degree in Electronic Media, Film, Graphic Design, Studio Art, or related areas; and/or a combination of education in different disciplines. Candidates will have experience working in education in K-12, higher ed, or community settings
  • Equipment: Mac
  • Knowledge of 16mm filmmaking
  • Equipment inventory experience
  • Software: Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, After Effects, InDesign, and Audition
  • Knowledge on use of flatbed scanners and digital workflow
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively with less-or non-technical users, often under pressure, while maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software
  • Candidates will have experience facilitating technical workshops and/or teaching production methods

Preferred Qualifications

  • MFA degree in related field
  • Experience as an artist, filmmaker, designer, or interdisciplinary practitioner
  • Basic knowledge of data wrangling and data visualization, Rhino, AutoDesk, Autocad, Revitt, coding, physical computing (such as Raspberry PI and Arduino) and/or willingness to learn is a plus

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Erin E. Bennett Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-3402 Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Professor Roopika Risam Department Contact's Phone Number 603-646-3402 Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85727

Key Accountabilities

Description

Leading workshops and designing learning modules for software.

Percentage Of Time 20% Description

Collaborating with faculty and staff on digital and innovative components of courses and proposals for new software.

Percentage Of Time 10% Description

Assisting students in problem-solving project ideas from concept to realization during courses, x-hours, and other high-demand times, which may include 1-2 evenings per week.

Percentage Of Time 20% Description

Working on special projects as needed for Film & Media Studies, including video and sound support for courses and extracurricular, department-related activities.

Percentage Of Time 15% Description

Teaching safe handling of equipment, spaces and materials, and maintaining areas for cleanliness as well as safety.

Percentage Of Time 25% Description

Providing backup support to Technical Director, Production Space and Cage Manager, and Digital Technician Specialist.

Percentage Of Time 10%

  • -- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. -- Performs other duties as assigned.

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