Seasonal Equipment Prep Technician (REHIRES)

Overview:

The NFL Films Camera Department’s Seasonal 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.