Video Production Manager – LA (Full-Time)

Job Position(s): Video Production Manager - LA (Full-Time)

Company Description

The Upright Citizens Brigade is home for all things comedy. Whether you’re interested in writing, performing, becoming a stronger public speaker, or just love seeing comedy, UCB has you covered! Our highly trained faculty represents the best writers and performers working in comedy today. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre was founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh in 1999 and operates Theaters and Training Centers in New York & Los Angeles.

Job Description

UCB is looking for a highly motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented full-time Video Production Manager with an excellent understanding of comedic storytelling, cinematography, and post-production to evolve and oversee various video livestreaming, production, and integrated media workflows. Reporting to the National Artistic Director, the Video Production Manager is a solutions-driven leader and subject matter expert who sets service-level standards for the rest of the A/V staff. The Video Production Manager works closely with the Venue Manager and supports the needs of UCB’s performance and learning spaces, including pre-production planning and on-site production activities for live comedy shows and other programming.

Successful candidates will lead by example with a see-a-problem-solve-it attitude, excel in project management, and team collaboration.

This full-time, exempt position requires onsite presence during rehearsals and live events 5-7 days weekly. This position is mainly evening-based but will require participation in UCB staff meetings and event production activities between 9am – 5pm on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities:

– Work with the Artistic Direction team and event producers to assess, confirm and facilitate technical specifications and budgets for video services.

– Responsible for the overall design and specification of video systems for all events requiring video services.

– Provide Artistic Directors, event producers, and on-site event staff with clear technical documents for each event to ensure that the proper quality of service is met on all video jobs.

– Coordinate with Artistic Directors to advance all content needs with the external production teams.

– Anticipate and respond to needs and requests from Artistic Directors, show producers, and UCB clients.

– Supervise additional technical staff during video production.

– Ensure delivery of all video projects and assets are on schedule.

– Identify best practices for video services and evolve daily operations as necessary.

– Oversee video collection and storage to ensure all media is archived appropriately and can be readily obtained.

– Manage video equipment and gear inventory.

Qualifications

– Minimum of 3 years of live video production, broadcast, and streaming experience (theatrical, comedy, musical, special events), ideally with some experience in a people managerial role.

– Experience with and strong knowledge of streaming video, video formats, encoding and delivery methods

– Familiarity with video streaming service KPIs, Multi-output systems design, including feeding a combination of projection, livestreaming, LED and/or TV, and video-on-demand destinations

– Advanced skills in video switching and signal distribution equipment

– Professional video post-production skills (Premiere, After Effects)

– Proficiency with standard video-related software such as, but not limited to, Playback Pro, and Qlab

– Working knowledge of video-related rigging gear and practices

– Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as organization and time-management skills

– Availability and willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, and be on call as necessary

– Excellent organization, planning, and communication skills

– A collaborative mindset and ability to work with varying and changing needs

– Ability to work independently

– Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

– Punctuality, professionalism, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality are essential

– Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds

– An enthusiasm for comedy

Additional Information

Please attach one PDF in the ‘Resume” section which includes your resume plus a short paragraph detailing your experience.

Compensation:

– $70,500 base salary, DOE+benefits

– Please confirm that you are fully available to work afternoon/late night shifts.

– UCB Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.

– All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.